Gene discovery could broaden cancer research
Scientists have admitted that an unexpected genetic phenomenon in prostate cancer has changed conventional thinking over approaches in drug treatment of breast, colon and lung malignancies.
Archives for November 3, 2005
Beckman welcomes latest cytometry addition
Beckman Coulter, launch its second offering in its new family of flow cytometers for drug discovery and basic clinical research. The new addition aims to expand study parameters of flow cytometry by incorporating side scatter measurement and an...
Study shows HDL's parasite immunity qualities
Scientists have discovered how good cholesterol (HDLs) provide human immunity to certain parasites, which may serve as a platform for the assembly and delivery of two naturally occurring proteins that combine to create a super-toxic antimicrobial.
Scientists discover HIV efficacy from frog secretions
Scientists from the US have discovered that compounds secreted by frog skin could be used as a successful treatment in the fight against HIV infection, which if developed further, could form an effective pharmaceutical treatment.
Study shows R&D drug efforts for breast cancer
According to a new report, more than 400 new medicines are in development to treat diseases that affect US women, including 62 medicines now in testing to treat breast cancer.