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Stanford Cancer 'vaccine' eliminates any cancer tumour in mice and human trials are starting
Posted in Science on 1st Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller
The approach works for many different types of cancers, including those that arise spontaneously, the study found.
Brain 'pacemaker' for Alzheimer's
Posted in Medicine on 31st Jan, 2018
by Alex Muller
Only a small number of DBS studies have been done for Alzheimer's and they have focused on stimulating brain regions governing memory, rather than judgement.
Nanosystem delivers drugs directly to a tiny spot in the brain
Posted in Medicine on 29th Jan, 2018
by Alex Muller
MIT researchers have developed a system that can deliver tiny quantities of medicine to brain regions as small as 1 cubic millimeter, with control over how much drug is given.
Benefits of clot removal for strokes extended to 24 hours
Posted in Medicine on 28th Jan, 2018
by Alex Muller
In many cases, surgeons can save brain tissue thats on the brink of death by removing clots in the brain.
New Study considers starving cancer cells to death
Posted in Medicine on 23rd Jan, 2018
by Alex Muller
This study may hold the promise of novel anticancer approaches with minimal side effects, if any.