Life Sciences

Research on a Potential Cancer Vaccine

Research on a Potential Cancer Vaccine

01.10.1996

World media report: Synthetic vaccine stops cancer spreading in mice

How the Mongoose Beats the Snake

How the Mongoose Beats the Snake

01.10.1996

World media report: Researchers reveal how mammal and snake alike avoid the effects of snake venom

Nothing To Sneeze At

Nothing To Sneeze At

01.10.1996

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

World media report: Institute researchers identify a gene for blocking allergies

Cellular

Cellular "Suicide Weapon" Discovered

01.10.1996

Molecular and Cell Biology

World media report: A crucial step in the chain of events leading to cell suicide may lead to new treatments

New Drug for Multiple Sclerosis Receives Recommendation of a U.S. Food And Drug Administration Advisory Committee

New Drug for Multiple Sclerosis Receives Recommendation of a U.S. Food And Drug Administration Advisory Committee

19.09.1996

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

REHOVOT, Israel -- September 19, 1996 -- An advisory committee convened by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended today that the FDA...

New Concept Explains Why Mammals Can't Repair Central Nervous System Damage

New Concept Explains Why Mammals Can't Repair Central Nervous System Damage

16.09.1996

Brain & Behavior

REHOVOT, Israel -- September 17, 1996 -- Why is it that humans and other mammals are left permanently paralyzed or otherwise handicapped by injuries...

Personnel Management in the Brain

Personnel Management in the Brain

01.08.1996

Brain & Behavior

The brain acts like a dynamic personnel manager, constantly shifting its "workers," the nerve cells that control nearly all bodily...

Monitoring the Course of Lupus

Monitoring the Course of Lupus

01.08.1996

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Doctors may soon find it easier to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus, a potentially life-threatening disease...

Scientists Brainstorm to Find Cure for Tourette Syndrome

Scientists Brainstorm to Find Cure for Tourette Syndrome

10.07.1996

Brain & Behavior

REHOVOT, Israel -- July 10, 1996 -- An intensive effort to shed light on Tourette syndrome -- the humiliating genetic disorder known for causing...

New Drug Delivery System May Help Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis

New Drug Delivery System May Help Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis

26.06.1996

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

REHOVOT, Israel -- June 26, 1996 -- A potential method for treating rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and other chronic inflammatory disorders...

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