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Cancer Gene Radiation Therapy Discovery
Dr Tracy Robson, a lecturer in molecular radiation science at the University's Jordanstown campus, has isolated a novel gene, called DIR-1, which can alter a tumour cell's susceptibility to radiation therapy. view more (1999-09-20)
SCIENTISTS VITAL TO CONSERVATION IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION WARN LORDS
A House of Lords report launched today urges the UK Government to show renewed commitment to conservation when the Prime Minister leads the delegation to the World Summit in Johannesburg later this year. Baroness Walmsley, chairman of the inquiry, said: "The Government has committed itself to conserving UK biodiversity and helping protect... view more... (2002-05-15)
Inauguration of the 1st International Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs
"The development of orphan drugs for treating rare diseases is completely dependent on an active interaction between academic research and industry," says Jan Carlstedt-Duke, dean of research at Karolinska Institutet. view more (2005-02-15)
Is Chernobyl to blame for hundreds of baby deaths?
EMBARGOED UNTIL WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE 2002 19:00 BRITISH TIME UK CONTACT - Claire Bowles, New Scientist Press Office, London: Tel: +44(0)20 7331 2751 or email claire.bowles@rbi.co.uk FALLOUT from the accident at Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Ukraine may have led to hundreds of deaths and deformities among babies in Britain. In April 1986, one... view more... (2002-06-26)
UAB Researchers Discover a New Mechanism Involved in Predisposition to Cancer
A team of researchers at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) has discovered a new mechanism that accelerates the shortening of telomeres (structures that protect the ends of chromosomes) involved in genetic instability and a predisposition to cancer. The research has been published in the journal Human Molecular Genetics. view more (2002-02-26)
Infections could contribute to adult brain tumours
Infections could play a key role in triggering certain types of adult brain cancer, according to results from a new statistical analysis of the disease. view more (2006-01-24)
From diagnostic tool to cancer therapy
Cancer patients could be benefiting more than they realise from diagnostic scans. Research published today in Breast Cancer Research suggests that a radioactive molecule widely used to evaluate advanced tumours can kill cancer cells. Dr Ekaterina Dadachova and her team from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, USA,... view more... (2003-08-20)
Human sperm created from embryonic stem cells
Human sperm have been created using embryonic stem cells for the first time in a scientific development which will lead researchers to a better understanding of the causes of infertility. view more (2009-07-08)
Cancer survivors at greater risk of birth complications; special monitoring needed
Survivors of childhood cancer run particular risks when pregnant and should be closely monitored. view more (2009-07-01)
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