Health & Medicine
New method to make complex anti-cancer compound discovered
05 Aug 2013
Scientists have achieved the first efficient chemical synthesis of ingenol, a highly complex, anti-cancer substance found in a plant whose milky sap has long been used in traditional medicine
Ultrasound patch heals venous ulcers in human trial
03 Aug 2013
Researchers are developing a new method for treating chronic wounds using a novel ultrasound applicator that can be worn like a band-aid, that delivers low-frequency, low-intensity ultrasound directly to wounds, accelerating healing
Trapping T-rays for better security scanners
02 Aug 2013
A quick test for the Black Death bacteria
31 Jul 2013
Detecting breast cancer: 3-D screening reduces recall rates
By By Helen Dodson | 30 Jul 2013
Women's height linked to cancer risk: study
30 Jul 2013
From gold, a new way to control blood clotting
By Anne Trafton, MIT News Office | 29 Jul 2013
Using gold nanoparticles, MIT researchers have devised a new way to turn blood clotting on and off. The particles, which are controlled by infrared laser light, could help doctors during surgery, or to promote wound healing.
Surprising mechanism discovered in polycystic kidney disease
By By Helen Dodson | 29 Jul 2013
Animal-to-human cell transplant works in first step for new diabetes therapy
By By Marla Paul | 25 Jul 2013
New clues illuminate Alzheimer’s roots
25 Jul 2013
Magnets steer stem cells to specific locations
24 Jul 2013
By feeding stem cells tiny particles made of magnetised iron oxide, scientists can then use magnets to attract the cells to a particular location in the body
New findings from Yale labs may protect the heart during ischaemia
By By Brita Belli | 24 Jul 2013
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The life and times of Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India
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