Cancer cells suppress large regions of DNA by a reversible process that can be tackled
Cancer researchers at Sydney's Garvan Institute, in collaboration with Spanish scientists, have formulated a new concept for how cancer cells can escape normal growth controls, which may have far-reaching implications for the new generation of cancer therapies. They have found large regions of DNA are 'switched off' in colon cancer. Lead researcher Associate Professor Sue Clark, of the Gar...Smooth sailing: 'cruise ship virus' tackled by UH, Baylor College of Medicine
You're on vacation, having fun sailing the seven seas, when your stomach starts rolling worse than the waves. Before you know it, nausea and vomiting have replaced shuffle board and sun-bathing. Unfortunately, it's a scenario that's becoming increasingly common on cruise ships. So common, in fact, that the National Institutes of Health's Western Regional Center of Excellence (RCE) for...Malaria To Be Tackled By Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
London, Oct 11 In an important research development a genetically modified mosquito has been created that wipe out natural mosquito populations and save thousands of lives in malaria-stricken regions// of the world such as India and South Asia. These genetically modified mosquitoes could soon be released into the wild in an attempt to combat malaria that is currently responsible for t...Type 2 Diabetes Could Be Tackled Using Curry Colouring and Fat Mix
A new treatment has been developed by an immunologist Dr Brendan O'Sullivan of Brisbane, for Type 2 diabetes, which will put a stop to the skyrocketing rates// of medicines that is available for diabetes in Australia. The Senior Research Officer and his team at UQ's Centre for Immunology and Cancer Research (CICR) are developing a drug that targets liver cells to prevent their inflamma...West Nile Virus Can Be Tackled By New Strategy
Researchers have now identified a new strategy to effectively combat the West Nile virus, based on the fact that it is spread through a complex interaction// of nesting birds, mosquitoes and weather patterns. This kind of an interaction is believed to pave way for viral amplification with mosquito populations. Researchers from Oregon State University and the University of Florida have...Clopidogrel Allergy Can Be Tackled By Methodical Desensitization
A study that is to be presented at the 29th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) says that following// a methodical desensitization protocol might help patients who are allergic to anti-clotting medication that is vital to prevent the formation of new blockages in coronary stents. "Allergic reactions can be quite frightening...Obesity Tackled at School Level
The Ontario government is tackling obesity by aiming at getting the children in northern communities to eat their vegetables. // According to Health Promotion Minister, Jim Watson, the government would be launching a pilot project this fall, where carrot sticks, apples and other fresh fruit and vegetables would be supplied to children in elementary schools in Northern Ontario....