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New drug makes brain cancer cells explode

Posted in Medicine on 20th Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller

Scientists have managed to identify a compound that can literally blow up tumor cells belonging to the most aggressive form of brain cancer; glioblastoma multiforme.

MIT researchers have discovered proteins involved in cancer metastasis

Posted in Science on 18th Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller

About 90 percent of cancer deaths are caused by tumors that have spread from their original locations.

3D Printed Human Heart By 2023, Says Top Scientist

Posted in Hardware on 12th Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller

A scientist named Stuart K. Williams is leading a team responsible for an extremely ambitious project; to print the human heart.

Cells from eyes of dead 'may give sight to blind'

Posted in Medicine on 2nd Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller

Cells taken from the donated eyes of dead people may be able to give sight to the blind, researchers suggest.

Cancer Cells Tamed By Trip To Outer Space

Posted in Medicine on 1st Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller

Low-gravity experiments may point the way toward more effective treatments on Earth.