Medical Biotechnology
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Most people understand the negative effects that smoking has on their lives, but quitting smoking is difficult. The latest answer could be a vaccine. more...
Monitoring Devices Lower Risk of Stillbirths
Experiencing a pregnancy loss or a stillbirth is devastating; especially when there were no signs that something was wrong during the pregnancy. more...
Rheos High Blood Pressure Therapy System
Individuals with drug-resistant hypertension may find hope in the Rheos High Blood Pressure Therapy System an implantable device that lowers blood pressure. more...
Radiation Exposure on the Rise
Biotechnology has aided in the development of radiation imaging that is used in computer tomography (CT) and radiotherapy for cancer. The result is increased cancer risk. more...
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Folklore-based Remedy for the Cold and Flu
By: Don Kaiser
Does scientific evidence support the old proverb: "When you're sick, go spend a night in the barn?"
If so, what future developments or applications may exist?
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A New Blood Test For Ovarian Cancer Diagnostics
By: Cecile Le Page
More than 20,000 women a year are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Diagnosing ovarian cancer in women at an early stage will save thousands of lives. more...
Pathology Lab Techniques to Diagnose Disease
By:
Noreen Kassem
Pathology is a diverse, important part of medicine in the study of disease. New research in diagnostic methods allow easier, faster treatment of cancer and infections. more...
Nanocomplexes Drive Immune Cells Against Tumor
By: Cecile Le Page
Scientists discover a new strategy to drive immune cells against ovarian cancer tumor using siRNA encapsulated in polyethylenimine-based nanoparticles. more...
Adult Stem Cell Research and Therapies
By: Thomas Kelly
Stem cells from a person's skin, bone marrow and nose are being used to develop treatments without the ethical and health-risk complications of embryonic cells. more...
Using Stem Cells for Cosmetics
By: D. Yvette Wohn
A bio technology firm in Korea has developed a method of obtaining protein from placenta stem cells to use in cosmetic products. more...
The Biological Basis of Memory
By: Dianne Rees
Scientists have speculated that memories leave traces in the form of biologically altered brain cells. Recent research provides support for the idea of a memory trace. more...
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