Embryonic stem cells (ESC) have the ability to self-renew, and, being pluripotent have the potential to create almost any cell
Category: Health
School bullying increases chances of mental health issues and unemployment in later life
Victims of bullying in secondary school have dramatically increased chances of mental health problems and unemployment in later life. New
Researchers pinpoint tumor-related protein, slow progression of cancers
Locking a biochemical gate that admits fuel into immune-suppressing cells could slow tumor progression and assist the treatment of multiple
Fragments of cellular machinery reveal unexpected variability among cancers
Cancer is a disease of dysregulated gene expression. Now, researchers from Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) find that
New study targets Achilles’ heel of pancreatic cancer, with promising results
Advanced pancreatic cancer is often symptomless, leading to late diagnosis only after metastases have spread throughout the body. Additionally, tumor
Critical errors in inhaler technique common in children with asthma
In the first study to evaluate inhaler technique in children hospitalized for asthma — the group at highest risk for
Gene therapy restores immunity in infants with rare immunodeficiency disease
A small clinical trial has shown that gene therapy can safely correct the immune systems of infants newly diagnosed with
Bacterial therapy in a dish
Engineering bacteria to intelligently sense and respond to disease states, from infections to cancer, has become a promising focus of
Medical News Today: Essential oils for neuropathic pain relief
Neuropathy refers to conditions that damage or otherwise affect the nerves. A common symptom is pain. Some research suggests that
Heart patch could limit muscle damage in heart attack aftermath
Researchers have designed a new type of adhesive patch that can be placed directly on the heart and may one
