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New device uses gold nanoparticles to test for lung cancer

The metabolism of lung cancer patients is different than the metabolism of healthy people. And so the molecules that make up cancer patients' exhaled breath are different too. A new device pioneered at the University of Colorado ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Nov 17, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Biologically targeted nanoparticles may boost radiation therapy effects

(PhysOrg.com) -- Making a tumor more sensitive to radiotherapy is a primary goal of combining chemo and radiation therapy to treat many types of cancer, but with the chemotherapy drugs come unwanted side effects.

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Oct 27, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Passive smoking is a problem for pets too, says vet

(PhysOrg.com) -- The dangers of passive smoking in people are well known, but how does it affect our pets?

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Oct 26, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Oncology

Oncology is the branch of medicine dealing with tumors (cancer). A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. The term originates from the Greek onkos (ονκος), meaning bulk, mass, or tumor, and the suffix -logy, meaning "study of".

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