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Green tea may protect the bladder from becoming inflamed

Herbal agents could be used to treat inflammatory bladder diseases, according to a preliminary study that looked at the ability of green tea to protect bladder cells from inflammation. The University of Pittsburgh School ...

Medicine & Health / Other

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Start school later in the morning, say sleepy teens

A survey of sleep-deprived teens finds they think that a later start time for school and tests given later in the school day would result in better grades. The survey was presented at the American Thoracic Society 2007 International ...

Medicine & Health / Other

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Genetic marker linked to aggressive prostate cancer

Northwestern University researchers have discovered that a recently identified genetic marker for prostate cancer is linked to a highly aggressive form of the disease.

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created May 20, 2007 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Anti-evolutionist may garner schools post

A Kansas Republican who is an open opponent to evolution theory is the sole candidate for a top National Association of State Boards of Education post.

Other Sciences / Other

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Viagra sales don't meet expectations

While sales of erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra have been steady since their release, their popularity has not met expectations, the Miami Herald said.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created May 20, 2007 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Nanocomposite labeled cancer cells can be targeted and destroyed using lasers

A nanocomposite particle can be constructed so that it has a mix of properties that would not otherwise happen in nature. By combining an organic matrix with metallic clusters that can absorb light, it is possible to incorporate ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created May 20, 2007 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (28) | comments 0

Targeted nanoparticles incorporating siRNA offer promise for cancer treatment

The use of targeted nanoparticles offers promising techniques for cancer treatment. Researchers in the laboratory of Mark E. Davis at the California Institute of Technology have been using small interfering RNA (siRNA), sometimes ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created May 20, 2007 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0


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