Archive: 23/04/2015

Oophorectomy associated with decrease in breast cancer death in women with cancer, BRCA1 mutation

Removal of the ovaries, a procedure known as an oophorectomy, was associated with a 62 percent reduction in breast cancer death in women diagnosed with breast cancer and carrying a BRCA1 gene mutation, according to an article ...

Apr 23, 2015

New gel medication breakthrough delays release of drug to benefit the patient

Scientists at the University of Huddersfield are pioneering the use of a special gel that is ideal for administering medication to young children and others - including the elderly - who have difficulty swallowing pills and ...

Apr 23, 2015

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Human tape worm drug shows promise against MRSA in lab

A new study provides evidence from lab experiments that a drug already used in people to fight tapeworms might also prove effective against strains of the superbug MRSA, which kills thousands of people a year in the United ...

Apr 23, 2015

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Scientists urge moratorium after Chinese 'edit' human embryos (Update 2)

Global scientists on Thursday renewed calls to halt controversial research to genetically edit human embryos after a Chinese team published details of a breakthrough attempt in this new frontier in science.

Apr 23, 2015

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Novel mechanism for Crohn's disease uncovered

Crohn's disease is one of a family of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). While it has already been proven to have genetic causes, scientists have now shown that the presence of certain intestinal bacteria also plays ...

Apr 23, 2015

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How experience may lead to misperception

Distance, volume, brightness or duration—when judging magnitudes, we make systematic errors. A new model of Munich researchers combines two competing classical theories of magnitude estimates and attributes prior experience ...

Apr 23, 2015

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When is a child too sick for daycare? Study explores parents' decision-making

It's a common dilemma faced by many working parents: your child has a cough or a cold, do you send them to nursery?

Apr 23, 2015

Researchers find lower caloric intake provides a benefit to middle-aged, but not young, animals

Calorie restriction has long been studied as a way to extend lifespan in animals. It has been associated with the ability to reduce the risks of cardiovascular and other diseases and to improve overall health. Now, researchers ...

Apr 23, 2015