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A Pill That Mimics the Immune System
Posted in Science on 9th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller
Synthetic antibodies that can be orally ingested to fight cancer and autoimmune diseases may replace cumbersome intravenous therapeutics.
Fluorescent dyes can 'light up' brain cancer cells for surgery
Posted in Medicine on 5th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller
Fluorescent dyes attracted to cancer cells differentiate brain tumors from normal brain tissue, and may help surgeons accurately localize and completely remove tumors.
Guardant Health takes another $50M for 'liquid biopsy' cancer test
Posted in Science on 3rd Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller
A blood test that can detect changes in the genetic structure of cancer cells over time. The test has become known as a 'liquid biopsy' because it requires no tissue excision.
Bioengineers Have Developed a Tool for Reprogramming Genetic Code
Posted in Science on 1st Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers have developed a way to program DNA in such a way that genes can be turned on or off in living cells.
Telomere extension turns back some aspects of aging in cultured human cells
Posted in Medicine on 24th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller
A procedure can efficiently increase the length of human telomeres, the protective caps on chromosomes that are linked to aging.