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Nanoparticles target and kill cancer stem cells that drive tumor growth
Posted in Medicine on 16th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Many cancer patients survive treatment only to have a recurrence. Recurrences are likely due to cancer stem cells that can be tough to kill with conventional drugs.
A 3D human 'organoid' brain in a dish
Posted in Medicine on 14th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Growing a miniature brain from cell scrapings could help diagnose brain disorders in the future.
Tiny particles mimic the body's pancreas cells to combat type 1 diabetes
Posted in Medicine on 10th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Using tiny particles to mimic the form and function of the pancreatic cells is showing promise in halting the onset of diabetes.
Scientists recover 'lost' memories using brain stimulation by blue light
Posted in Medicine on 31st May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Amnesia is a fixable result of retrieval impairment, not damage.
Sleeping cancer cells can 'wake up' decades later
Posted in Medicine on 28th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Blood cancer cells can avoid being killed by lying dormant, sometimes for decades.