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New Drug for Multiple Sclerosis Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

New Drug for Multiple Sclerosis Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

23.12.1996

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

REHOVOT, Israel -- December 23, 1996 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the approval of the Israeli drug copolymer-1, to...

Potential Weight-Loss Drug May Be Linked to Adult Diabetes

Potential Weight-Loss Drug May Be Linked to Adult Diabetes

15.11.1996

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

REHOVOT, Israel -- November 15, 1996 -- Leptin, the protein that made headlines two years ago when it was found to reduce obesity in mice, may be a...

Fitness Test for Hormones

Fitness Test for Hormones

01.11.1996

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

From pregnancy to potency, hormones are involved in regulating basic body functions. It is, therefore, often crucial to know whether these essential...

Too Much of a Good Thing

Too Much of a Good Thing

01.11.1996

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Too Much of a Good Thing A major feature of Parkinson's disease, the brain disorder that causes muscle tremors, stiffness and weakness, is...

Centers of Excellence: Gene Targeting

Centers of Excellence: Gene Targeting

01.10.1996

A new Center will offer cutting edge gene targeting techniques to four research groups

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...

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