Scientists have shown that cellular senescence, the process by which biological cells stop dividing in…
Month: December 2008
Novel Basis Identified For Tamoxifen Failure
Tamoxifen may worsen breast cancer in a small subset of patients. New research suggests that…
Scientists Probe Limits Of ‘Cancer Stem-cell Model’
One of the most promising new ideas about the causes of cancer, known as the…
Lean Muscle Mass Helps Even Obese Patients Battle Cancer
Lean muscle-mass may give even obese people an advantage in battling cancer, a new study…
DHS wants green card holders’ fingerprints (CNET)
CNET – Millions of green card holders will be fingerprinted and photographed every time they…
New Research Into Fair-weather Clouds Important In Climate Predictions
New research has led to better understanding of clouds, the unknown quantity in current climate…
Autism And Schizophrenia Share Common Origin, Review Suggests
The first month of pregnancy forms the basis for disrupted development that can have life-long…
Tiny Magnetic Crystals In Bacteria Are A Compass, Say Scientists
Scientists have shown that tiny crystals found inside bacteria provide a magnetic compass to help…
Nasa finds ‘missing’ Mars mineral
A US probe spots rocks on Mars that suggest the planet would have been more…
Guns N’ Roses Frontman Axl Rose Growls About Guitar Hero (PC World)
PC World – Shame on Activision for poaching Guns N’ Roses songs in Guitar Hero…