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DNA component can stimulate and suppress the immune response

A component of DNA that can both stimulate and suppress the immune system, depending on the dosage, may hold hope for treating cancer and infection, Medical College of Georgia researchers say.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jan 27, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New tests needed to predict cardiovascular problems in older people more accurately

A long-standing system for assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease amongst older people should be replaced with something more accurate, according to a study published today on bmj.com.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jan 09, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0