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Yale Scientists Create Artificial "Cells" that Boost the Immune Response to Cancer

Yale Scientists Create Artificial "Cells" that Boost the Immune Response to Cancer

   Using artificial cell-like particles, Yale biomedical engineers have devised a rapid and efficient way to produce a 45-fold enhancement of T cell activation and expansion.

Posted : Sat, Mar 01, 2008

Category : Science / Environment News

Prostate Cancer: Watchful Wait or Vaccinate?

Prostate Cancer: Watchful Wait or Vaccinate?

   Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed a prostate cancer vaccine that prevented the development of cancer in 90 percent of young mice genetically predestined to develop the disease.

Posted : Fri, Feb 01, 2008

Category : Science / Environment News

Egenix Licenses Harvard Anti-Cancer Platform

Egenix Licenses Harvard Anti-Cancer Platform

   Mr. Donald Fresne, Chairman and CEO of Egenix, Inc., announced today that the company has recently obtained from Harvard University a field-exclusive license under patent rights that cover certain technologies related to cancer therapy and prognostic testing.

Posted : Fri, Feb 01, 2008

Category : Science / Environment News

EPA Wants Public to Take Action Against Radon Risks

EPA Wants Public to Take Action Against Radon Risks

   January is National Radon Month and the EPA is encouraging everyone to test and take preventive measures to reduce the radon threat.

Posted : Thu, Jan 24, 2008

Category : Science / Environment News

Colon Cancer Screenings May Not Payoff and Could Pose Harm to Some

Colon Cancer Screenings May Not Payoff and Could Pose Harm to Some

   Even though current guidelines advocate colorectal cancer screenings for those with severe illnesses, they may bring little benefit and may actually pose harm, according to a recent study by Yale School of Medicine researchers.

Posted : Fri, Dec 07, 2007

Category : Science / Environment News

WHO Study: Night Shift Work May Cause Cancer

WHO Study: Night Shift Work May Cause Cancer

   Hazards of painting, firefighting also examined by international research committee.

Posted : Sat, Dec 01, 2007

Category : Science / Environment News

Cancer researchers take top Canadian honours

Cancer researchers take top Canadian honours

   Three renowned researchers from Queen's Cancer Research Institute are inaugural winners of the National Cancer Institute of Canada's (NCIC) Diamond Jubilee Award.

Posted : Wed, Nov 28, 2007

Category : Science / Environment News
 
 
 
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