Scientists have been using an “acoustic levitator” to find new ways to achieve containerless drug…
Month: September 2012
Mutation breaks HIV’s resistance to drugs
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can contain dozens of different mutations, called polymorphisms. In a…
Two studies could lead to new personalized therapies for lung cancer patients
Lung cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and is associated with very low…
Fruit flies reveal new evolutionary link for studying human health: How they control body temperature through circadian rhythm
New research reveals that fruit flies and mammals may share a surprising evolutionary link in…
Natural killer T-cells in fat tissue guard against obesity, study finds
Invariant natural killer T-cells (iNKT) are a unique subset of immune cells that are known…
Scientists map the genomic blueprint of the heart
Scientists have revealed the precise order and timing of hundreds of genetic “switches” required to…
Missing pieces of DNA structure is a red flag for deadly skin cancer
Researchers have discovered a new biomarker for melanoma. The findings offer novel opportunities for skin…
Geneticists verify cholesterol-cancer link
Scientists have discovered new genetic evidence linking cholesterol and cancer, raising the possibility that cholesterol…
Under-twisted DNA origami delivers cancer drugs to tumors
Scientists in Sweden describe in a new study how so-called DNA origami can enhance the…
Cloned receptor paves way for new breast and prostate cancer treatment
Researchers have cloned a T-cell receptor that binds to an antigen associated with prostate cancer…