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Antiaging protein GDF11 could be source of rejuvenation from young blood
Posted in Medicine on 25th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
A specific protein, GDF11, may explain young bloods beneficial effects.
Study shows antioxidant use may actually promote the spread of cancer
Posted in Medicine on 19th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
Cancer cells may benefit more from antioxidants than normal cells, raising concerns about the use of antioxidants by cancer patients.
Heart attack blood test 'could cut hospital stays'
Posted in Medicine on 8th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
A blood test can more than halve the number of people admitted to hospital with a suspected heart attack, say doctors.
Leukometer promises needle-free monitoring of the immune system
Posted in Hardware on 6th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
The leukometer is a portable device that could allow patients monitor their own white blood cell counts at home.
Self-propelled powder designed to stop severe bleeding
Posted in Science on 4th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
The first self-propelled particles capable of delivering coagulants against the flow of blood to treat severe bleeding, a potentially huge advancement in trauma care.