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New form of dementia discovered, redefining mainstream Alzheimer’s science
Posted in Medicine, Science on 2nd May, 2019
by Alex Muller
This "excellent" study will cause many scientists to reevaluate the results from past failed clinical trials.
Existing drug that offers dormancy over death may be better for combatting cancer
Posted in Medicine on 29th Apr, 2019
by Alex Muller
"It's designed for people with chronic disease so that they can take it for a long time. So, we think fostamatinib is a perfect candidate for this kind of years-long 'lock-'n'-block' type of approach."
HIV used to cure 'bubble boy' disease
Posted in Breakthrough Stories, Medicine on 20th Apr, 2019
by Alex Muller
US scientists say they used HIV to make a gene therapy that cured eight infants of severe combined immunodeficiency, or "bubble boy" disease.
JUUL electronic cigarette products linked to cellular damage
Posted in Medicine on 11th Apr, 2019
by Alex Muller
JUUL e-cigarette products that have recently risen in popularity, especially among adolescents.
Injecting immune stimulants turns tumors into "cancer vaccine factories"
Posted in Medicine on 9th Apr, 2019
by Alex Muller
A new way of supercharging the body's immune system so that it can take the upper hand and destroy tumor cells around the body.