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Kill the cancer, not the patient: New toxicity testing approach could make chemo drugs safer

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Nov 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

For cancer patients on chemotherapy, the "cure" can be as deadly as the disease itself. Adverse drug reactions are one of the leading causes of death among patients receiving cancer treatment.


Color differences within and between species have common genetic origin

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Oct 22, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Spend a little time people-watching at the beach and you're bound to notice differences in the amount, thickness and color of people's body hair. Then head to the zoo and compare people to chimps, our closest ...


Scientists identify 2 genes as potential therapeutic targets for multiple sclerosis

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Sep 11, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A Mayo Clinic study has found that two genes in mice were associated with good central nervous system repair in multiple sclerosis (MS). These findings give researchers new hope for developing more effective therapies for ...


New gene for autism gives hope for future

New gene for autism gives hope for future

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Jun 25, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have discovered that abnormalities in a gene important for learning and memory are a cause of autism.


Sea sponges busted by researchers

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Mar 31, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- When it comes to sex, sea sponges are certainly not monogamous. But, thanks to a project based at the Heron Island Research Station, UQ researchers will uncover whether the marine animals are partaking in ...