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Science and Technology

Epigenetic therapy inactivates cancer-causing gene

'Epigenetic' combination therapy may restore activity of anti-cancer gene in late-stage lung cancer. Scientists have tested a new type of treatment aimed at suppressing the activity of a gene that promotes the growth of cancer cells.
11 November 2011, 18:54

Malaria vaccine: Scientists have found the Achilles' heel of the malaria parasite

Scientists have discovered that the malaria parasite only needs one receptor to enter red blood cells.
10 November 2011, 18:17

Scientists have discovered a new protein that prevents the development of HIV infection

Scientists have moved one step closer to understanding how one of our body's proteins helps stop the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) from reproducing.
10 November 2011, 18:10

Salt restriction increases risk of heart disease

New research suggests that limiting salt may raise cholesterol, triglycerides and other heart disease risk factors
10 November 2011, 18:03

New weight loss drug makes fat cells die off

A drug called Adipotide causes a reduction in the blood supply to fat cells (adipocytes), causing them to simply die.
10 November 2011, 17:48

An electrochemical sensor has been developed to detect glucose in tears

Scientists have developed and successfully tested a new electrochemical sensor that can measure glucose levels in tears instead of blood.
10 November 2011, 17:41

The brains of autistic children contain 67% more neurons

The prefrontal cortex of the brain, which is responsible for higher nervous functions, contains 67% more neurons in people with autism than in a normal person.
09 November 2011, 17:54

Poxvirus vaccine proven effective in treating breast and ovarian cancer

A recombinant poxvirus vaccine has proven effective in the treatment of metastatic breast and ovarian cancer.
09 November 2011, 17:42

Scientists have developed a new method for diagnosing vascular thrombosis (video)

Scientists from the USA have created a device that allows for a detailed examination of the anatomical and molecular structure of blood vessels, as well as identifying the sites of thrombus formation.
08 November 2011, 15:40

Scientists from Germany have discovered a new, previously unknown function of platelets

As it turns out, these cells, in addition to participating in the formation of a blood clot, actively participate in the work of the immune system.
08 November 2011, 15:28

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