Posts Tagged ‘the-development’
Morphine ‘might spread cancer’
Sunday, November 22, 2009 20:11 No CommentsTests suggest morphine could in fact encourage the spread of cancer, for which it is routinely prescribed to relieve pain.
Gene clue to brain tumour growth
Sunday, November 22, 2009 20:11 No CommentsScientists have pinpointed a mutated gene as key to the development of some types of glioma brain tumour.
UK experts back folic acid in bread
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 9:50 No CommentsFolic acid should be added to bread on a mandatory basis, the Food Standards Agency has advised government.
Ethnic liver cells help drug race
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 9:50 No CommentsScientists produce liver cells specific to different ethnic groups which could help revolutionise the development of medical drugs.
ME virus discovery raises hopes
Friday, October 9, 2009 6:26 No CommentsUS research suggests a single virus may play a role in the development of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Antibodies ‘may aid HIV jab hunt’
Sunday, September 6, 2009 22:58 No CommentsTwo powerful new antibodies to HIV have been discovered which could aid development of a vaccine, researchers say.
Contraception myths ‘widespread’
Sunday, September 6, 2009 22:58 No CommentsA survey suggests contraception myths may be widespread, with some reports of cling film or even kebabs being used as substitutes.
Cigarette branding ‘misleading’
Sunday, September 6, 2009 22:58 No CommentsSubtle branding on cigarette packets misleads smokers into believing some products are less harmful, research suggests.
Alzheimer’s genes link uncovered
Sunday, September 6, 2009 22:58 No CommentsTwo potentially key genes linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease have been uncovered by UK researchers.












