Most cancer drugs are designed to target dividing cells, but a new study suggests that…
Month: October 2015
Newly discovered tumor-suppressor gene affects melanoma survival
Scientists have found a tumor suppressor gene, RASA2, that drives a particularly deadly form of…
Natural protein cage developed for improved cancer drug delivery
A unique, tiny protein cage has been created by scientists to deliver nasty chemotherapy chemicals…
Persian Gulf could experience deadly heat
Climate change could bring deadly heat waves to Persian Gulf, say researchers. Their detailed climate…
High post-pregnancy BMI raises pelvic organ prolapse risk
Maintaining a normal body mass index (BMI) is important for good cardiovascular health and blood…
Physicists uncover novel phase of matter
A team of physicists has discovered an unusual form of matter — not a conventional…
Researchers study differences in ischemic stroke in marijuana users
Strokes in young adults who use marijuana are more likely to be caused by stenosis,…
Young women more likely to die in hospital after STEMI
Young women with ST-elevation myocardial infarction were less likely to receive life-saving angioplasty and stenting…
Climate change threatens survival of common lizards
While there is no doubt that climate change is affecting many organisms, some species might…
Young women less likely to be informed of heart disease risk by providers
Even when young women had a similar or greater risk for heart disease than young…