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An herbal extract inhibits the development of pancreatic cancer

An herb recently found to kill pancreatic cancer cells also appears to inhibit development of pancreatic cancer as a result of its anti-inflammatory properties, according to researchers from the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson. ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Apr 19, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (12) | comments 0

Weeding out marijuana: Researchers close in on engineering recognizable, drug-free Cannabis plant

In a first step toward engineering a drug-free Cannabis plant for hemp fiber and oil, University of Minnesota researchers have identified genes producing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive substance in marijuana. ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Sep 15, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 6

A potential anti-ulcer herb medicine: Rocket 'Eruca sativa'

Gastric ulcer is an illness that affects a considerable number of people worldwide. Although the introduction of proton-pump inhibitors to the classic anti-ulcer therapy has revolutionized treatment of peptic ulcers and other ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created May 07, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0