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UK government sets up bn fund to fight malaria
Posted in Medicine on 22nd Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
The UK government is to create a new bn fund aimed at eradicating malaria and other infectious diseases.
Experimental drug targeting Alzheimer's disease shows anti-aging effects
Posted in Medicine on 14th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
"If proven safe and effective for Alzheimer's, the anti-aging effect of J147 would be a benefit". The team aims to begin human trials next year.
Scientists find key to malaria growth
Posted in Science on 14th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
Protein molecules called cyclins cause cells to divide rapidly in the malaria parasite. Malaria is responsible for nearly half a million deaths a year.
Researchers break blood-brain barrier with new ultrasound treatment
Posted in Medicine on 9th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
A non-invasive way to deliver medication into the brain, opening the door to better treatments for tumours, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Blood test could determine prostate cancer therapy
Posted in Medicine on 5th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
A blood test can determine whether prostate cancer patients are likely to respond to drugs, scientists say.