BioResearch

Mice Protected by Vaccine Based on Genetically Weakened Pneumonia Bacteria
By introducing a mutation into the bacterial gene that codes for the virulence factor pneumolysin, a research team has created a potential new vaccine to protect against pneumococcal pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. More...10 Mar 2011
World's First RNA Aptamer Could Be Key to Eradicating Cancer
Medical scientists in Australia have created the world's first cancer stem cell-targeting chemical missile, putting them a step closer to creating a medical "smart bomb” that would seek out and destroy the root of cancer cells. More...10 Mar 2011
Higher Vitamin D Intake Needed to Reduce Cancer Risk
Researchers have reported that considerably higher intake of vitamin D is needed to reach blood levels that can prevent or significantly reduce the incidence of breast cancer and several other major diseases than had been previously believed. More...09 Mar 2011
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Gene-Triggered Transporter Approach Causes Breast Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct
Recombinant Protein Ligand Triggers Apoptosis in Leukemia Cells
Experimental Drug Prevents Cardiac Reperfusion Injury
Ceramide Nanoliposomes Block Liver Tumors in Mouse Model
Viral Basis for Colorectal Cancer Sought
Potential Anti-Breast-Cancer Drugs Block Cholesterol Synthesis
Resveratrol Increases Ability of Rapamycin to Kill Breast Cancer Cells
Genetic Evidence Reveals Antioxidants Can Fight Cancer
Customized Cancer Cell Lines Should Boost Development of Drugs for Personalized Medicine
Study Provides Insights into How Absent Reoviruses Kill Cancer
Long-term Use of Bisphosphonates Lowers Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Elevated Levels of Neuron-Produced Cytokine Protect Against Parkinson's Disease
Protein-Based Pneumococcal Vaccine May Provide Universal Protection
Lavender Oil Demonstrates Impressive Antifungal Activity
Fluorescent Assay Monitors Potassium Channel Proteins in Real Time
Risk of Heart Disease Linked to Inflammation Signal Transducer Gene
New Drugs May Block Streptococcal Antitoxin Protein
Modulation of mRNA Activity Regulates Thrombin Synthesis
Collaboration to Measure, Visualize Local MR Drug Delivery to Tumors
X-Ray Laser Reveals Structures of Protein Nanocrystals
Blocking a Single Kinase Kills Neuroblastoma Cells
Gene Therapy Works Better When RNA Replaces DNA
Upgraded Spectrophotometers for the Computerized Laboratory
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