Archive for April 15th, 2008

String of genetic mutations cause aggressive form of leukaemia

April 15 : Experts at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have unearthed evidence that a combination of genetic mutations is to blame for most cases of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL),

Children’s Everest trek paves way for lung research

April 15 : A study of nine British children who trekked towards Everest Base Camp has furnished data that can form the basis for future research into potent strategies to prevent premature babies

Brain study may pave way for better epilepsy treatments

April 15 : Scientists have discovered in a study on mice how a neurotransmitter that the body releases during epilepsy seizures, known as glutamate, leads to an increased production of a protein

Scientists mimic bacteria to produce magnetic nanoparticles

April 15 : Scientists have mimicked bacteria to produce magnetic nanoparticles that could be used for drug targeting and delivery in magnetic inks and high-density memory devices, or as magnetic seals in motors.

Blood pressure drugs may help prevent pancreatic cancer spread

April 15 : Researchers at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia have found that a blood pressure-lowering drug called an angiotensin receptor blocker inhibits