A biochemist has demonstrated a process using nanotechnology to better assess whether cancer drugs hit…
Month: April 2011
Non-traditional learning environments need clearer definitions, researchers say
What is the difference between e-learning, online learning and distance learning? Researchers have found that…
Migratory birds, domestic poultry and avian influenza
The persistence and recurrence of H5N1 avian influenza in endemic regions can largely be blamed…
Link between chronic depression and accelerated immune cell aging
Certain cases of major depression are associated with premature aging of immune cells, which may…
Drought-exposed leaves adversely affect soil nutrients, study shows
Chemical changes in tree leaves subjected to warmer, drier conditions that could result from climate…
Protein found to be the link missing between HPV infection and cervical cancer development
Most women are infected with human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer — yet…
Soy isoflavones not a risk for breast cancer survivors, study finds
Soy food consumption did not increase the risk of cancer recurrence or death among survivors…
Vitamin A derivative can inhibit early forms of breast cancer, researchers show
A nutrient found in carrots and sweet potatoes may prove key to fighting breast cancer…
Modern targeted drug plus old malaria pill serve a one-two punch in advanced cancer patients
Researchers may have found a way to turn an adaptive cellular response into a liability…
Cost-effective manure management, thanks to computer-simulated farms
Scientists have used computer-simulated farms with the support of field research to compare the environmental…