A new study at the University of Georgia has found a way to attack cancer cells that is potentially less harmful to the patient. Sodium chloride nanoparticles—more commonly known as salt—are toxic to cancer cells and ...
Bio & Medicine
Jan 8, 2020
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A novel immunotherapy treatment has saved family dog Griffin from a rare type of cancer, thanks to collaborative research at The University of Queensland.
Veterinary medicine
Jan 3, 2020
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A team of scientists has identified how damaged DNA molecules are repaired inside the human genome, a discovery that offers new insights into how the body works to ensure its health and how it responds to diseases that stem ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 5, 2019
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Aging, and the mechanics behind it, remains one of the most closely guarded secrets of life.
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 24, 2019
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Chemotherapy is one of the most used treatments against cancer, along with surgery and radiotherapy. In a chemotherapy treatment, one or several drugs are administered to the patient to remove or damage cancer cells. Nevertheless, ...
Bio & Medicine
Sep 10, 2019
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Lower air pollution levels saved an estimated 5,660 lives in New York State in 2012, compared to 2002 levels, according to a new study.
Environment
Aug 7, 2019
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The RAS oncogene is activated in 30 percent of human cancers, and results in the proliferation and transformation of tumor cells. No effective inhibitor has been found for this protein to date.
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 3, 2019
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Two South African environmental groups are suing the government over air pollution in the northeastern province of Mpumalanga, where 83 percent of the country's coal is mined, their lawyer said Monday.
Environment
Jun 10, 2019
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The importance of research into the role of the immune system in the development and therapy of oncological diseases was emphasized by the Royal Swedish Academy, which recently named James Allison and Tasuku Honjo recipients ...
Bio & Medicine
Dec 20, 2018
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An important component of the microscopic machinery that drives cell death has been identified by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute scientists.
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 26, 2018
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