Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Can the Amplifier Be Turned Off?

Can the Amplifier Be Turned Off?

01.01.1996

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

The growth of breast cancer and other malignancies is spurred by a molecular "amplifier" that augments signals received by tumor cells...

Nothing to Sneeze At

Nothing to Sneeze At

01.01.1996

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

A gene responsible for the production of an allergy-blocking protein has been discovered by the team of Prof. Israel Pecht at Weizmann Institute...

Tuberculosis Bacteria May Protect Against Autoimmune Disease

Tuberculosis Bacteria May Protect Against Autoimmune Disease

01.10.1995

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

A protein derived from the tuberculosis bacterium might protect against multiple sclerosis

Improved Bone Marrow Transplants in Leukemia Patients

Improved Bone Marrow Transplants in Leukemia Patients

01.05.1995

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Potentially life-saving bone marrow transplants are carried out on the first leukemia patients

Compound to be Tested on AIDS Patients

Compound to be Tested on AIDS Patients

01.10.1994

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

A plant-derived anti-viral compund is being tested on AIDs patients

Mechanism of Blood Pressure Regulation Clarified

Mechanism of Blood Pressure Regulation Clarified

01.05.1994

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

A control mechanism for sodium channels in the kidneys may aid in formulating drugs for hypertension

Hope for Early Diagnosis of Dread Autoimmune Disease

Hope for Early Diagnosis of Dread Autoimmune Disease

01.05.1993

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

A new finding may lead the way to early diagnosis and possible treatments for myasthenia gravis

Immune System Decline in the Elderly Probed

Immune System Decline in the Elderly Probed

01.05.1993

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Age bone marrow cells are implicated in the decline in thymus function

Shedding Light on Infertility

Shedding Light on Infertility

01.10.1992

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Natural growth factors might help prevent miscarriage or improve IVF success rates

The Goal: Early Diagnosis of High-Risk Fetuses

The Goal: Early Diagnosis of High-Risk Fetuses

01.05.1992

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

A simple urine test can assess the risk of retarded growth

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