Metastasis occurs when tumor cells “migrate” to other organs through the bloodstream. Scientists have now…
Month: July 2012
Molecule that could treat inflammation discovered
Researchers have discovered that inflammation could be treated by targeting a molecule called the double-stranded…
Metamolecules that switch handedness at light-speed: Optically switchable chiral terahertz metamolecules developed
Scientists have created the first artificial molecules whose chirality can be rapidly switched from a…
The magnetic sense: Why powerlines confuse the internal compass of migrating birds
Migratory birds and fish use the Earth’s magnetic field to find their way. Researchers have…
Rare glimpse into the origin of species
A new species of monkey flower has been discovered in Scotland. Derived from two New…
Cancer: New insights into Taspase1 function
Scientists have identified a novel strategy to target the oncologically relevant protein-cleaving enzyme Taspase1. Taspase1…
Preclinical studies use specialized ultrasound to detect presence of cancer
Vessel “bendiness” can indicate the presence and progression of cancer. This principle led scientists to…
Nutrient mixture improves memory in patients with early Alzheimer’s
A clinical trial of an Alzheimer’s disease treatment developed at MIT has found that the…
First-of-its-kind approach nanomedicine design effectively targets cancer with decreased toxicity
A new approach that integrates rational drug design with supramolecular nanochemistry in cancer treatment has…
Liver stiffness predicts liver failure, cancer and mortality
Researchers have established that liver stiffness, measured by transient elastography (TE), is an independent predictor…