Researchers have discovered a new efficient way to generate thyroid cells, known as thyrocytes, using genetically modified embryonic stem cells....
February 22, 2017February 22, 2017
New studies unravel mysteries of how PARP enzymes work
(From left) Dr. Ziying Liu, Keun Woo Ryu, Dr. W. Lee Kraus, and Dr. Xin Luo led research studies that...
February 22, 2017February 22, 2017
U.S. science advisory committee supports genetic modification of human embryos
Embryos could soon be edited—but there are some caveats. Ever since CRISPR—the relatively cheap and easy-to-use genome editing technique—made its way...
February 22, 2017February 22, 2017
Cancer-killing robots could one day be injected into our bodies and controlled using magnets to fight disease
The researchers can control the behaviour of each bot using magnetic fields Tiny magnetic screws allow the robots to move...
February 22, 2017February 22, 2017
Salmonella 'can kill cancer': How bacteria that cause food poisoning could be used to attack tumour cells
A genetically-altered form of salmonella is being developed to combat cancer It would kill off the tumour cells while leaving...
February 22, 2017February 22, 2017
Role of rogue protein PAK4 confirmed in pancreatic cancer cells
A new study that confirms the role of a protein called PAK4 in the movement and growth of pancreatic cancer...
February 22, 2017February 22, 2017
Organo-metal compound seen killing cancer cells from inside
Cancer cells seen to be targeted and killed from the inside with metal-based compound discovered by the University of Warwick...
February 22, 2017February 22, 2017
How cancers trick the immune system into helping rather than harming them
Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have discovered how certain cancers hijack the immune system for their benefit — tricking it into...
February 22, 2017February 22, 2017
Looking at a virtual hand reduces the pain in your real hand
If you keep looking, it doesn’t hurt so much Next time a nurse sticks a needle into your arm, don’t look...
February 22, 2017February 22, 2017
Prospect for more effective treatment of nerve pain
Trigeminal neuralgia: A glimmer of hope for patients — thanks to a newly tested substance. Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by...