Research Using Mouse Models Reveals A Novel Key Player In The Initiation Of Colon Cancer
Gastric and colorectal cancers account for more than 1 million deaths worldwide every year and several research groups have been working to identify the molecular events that result in the initiation and progression of these tumors. It has been established that interfering with the function of one gene, called Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (APC) has a profound effect on the cells lining the innermos...RNA interference stops colon cancer spread in mice
Using one of the newest and most powerful tools of biomedical science, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) researchers have scored a dramatic success in the battle against colorectal cancer. The scientists were the first to use what are known as "small interfering RNAs" to block the spread of human colorectal cancer cells implanted in laboratory mice. Small interfering R...Gut reaction: Researchers define the colon's genome
For the first time, scientists have defined the collective genome of the human gut, or colon. Up to 100 trillion microbes, representing more than 1,000 species, make up a motley "microbiome" that allows humans to digest much of what we eat, including some vitamins, sugars, and fiber. , scientists at The Institute for Genomic Resear...Steep oxygen decline halted first land colonization by Earth's sea creatures
Vertebrate creatures first began moving from the world's oceans to land about 415 million years ago, then all but disappeared by 360 million years ago. The fossil record contains few examples of animals with backbones for the next 15 million years, and then suddenly vertebrates show up again, this time for good. The mysterious lull in vertebrate colonization of land is known as Romer's Gap...Rapid-Screen Arrayed cDNA Library Panels Master Plates -Human Colon from OriGene Technologies
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Michelle Cayouette Jane Moores Michael Steege AlanOrr Stratagene Cloning Systems, Inc. software version 3.1,researchers have the ability to automatically count bacterial colonies andplaques on agar plates. Researchers can use...Swiss Colony implements Esker's FlyDoc
SC Data Center will use the Web-based FlyDoc</a...Cancers of Colon & Rectum linked to Cigarette Smoking
The risks of smoking are well known. Besides causing 160,000 deaths annually from lung, mouth, bladder and other cancers, smoking also increases the risk of death from cancer of the colon or rectum, according to results of a large new study from the American Cancer Society. As many as 12% of all colorectal cancer deaths in the US may be caused by tobacco smoking. "Colorecta...Need for Colon cancer screening
Colon cancer should be screened periodically once in 5 years in older people (above 50).The usual test is the fecal occult blood test (FOBT) which looks for traces of blood shed by a tumour, or the sigmoidoscopy - an examination of the lower colon. According to researchers at the Finland Affairs Medical Centre in the US, death rate from colon cancer has been decreased due to the routine screening...Radiotherapy helps in colon cancer
According to new analysis, it is better to give radiation therapy before surgery rather than afterwards. Hitting colon cancer with radiation as well as surgery can reduce the risk of recurrence. Generally the timing of radiotherapy varies when it comes to practice. In Scandinavia and the Netherlands, the therapy is given before surgery while doctors in the UK and the US wait until afterwards.//<b...Hydroxyurea derivatives kill colon cancer cells
A new class of drugs based on a widely used anticancer drug, hydroxyurea, shows potent colon cancer-killing effects in the laboratory and in mice, according to researchers. The new compounds seem to be very interesting for the treatment of these tumors. // Previous drugs derived from hydroxyurea were extremely active in blocking the same cell targets as hydroxyurea, but had serious si...Quebec Darkfield Colony Counter, 110V with USA Cord
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Description:Darkfield Quebec Colony Counter allows the user to quickly and accurately count bacteria colonies. A choice of models allows for digital counting or manual counting. An optional 1.5X auxiliary lens fits over the standard lens increasing magnification to 3.0X. The adjustable focusing rod allows the 1.5X standard lens to be raised or lowered. The lens also rotates a full 360 for ready access to cul...BRAF V600E Detection of Colon Cancer (Unstable Tumors) by PCR
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