International Study Links 3 Genes To Melanoma
A consortium of European and Australian scientists doing a genome-wide association study found three gene variants were strongly linked to melanoma risk: two of them had previously been linked to pigmentation, freckling and sun sensitivity, and one was a new discovery. The findings may explain why people with the most moles on their skin have the highest risk of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Existing Parkinson's Disease Drug May Fight Drug-Resistant TB
Existing Parkinson's Disease Drug May Fight Drug-Resistant TB
Existing drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease could be repositioned for use in the treatment of extreme drug-resistant tuberculosis, which kills about 2 million people each year, according to a study led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego. The rise of these strains of TB throughout the world, including industrialized countries, poses a great threat to human health.
Existing drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease could be repositioned for use in the treatment of extreme drug-resistant tuberculosis, which kills about 2 million people each year, according to a study led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego. The rise of these strains of TB throughout the world, including industrialized countries, poses a great threat to human health.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Intravenous COTI-2 In Combination With Doxil(R) Is More Effective Than Treatment With Doxil Alone In An Animal Model Of Human Ovarian Cancer
Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:COT), announced positive results today from combination agent animal experiments carried out at a prominent American cancer research facility. Continue reading ...
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