12.31.06
Fatal brittle bone gene is found
Scientists have discovered the cause of a fatal form of brittle bone disease.Permalink Comments off
‘Molecular condom’ to combat HIV
A "molecular condom" to protect women against HIV is being developed by US scientists.Permalink Comments off
12.30.06
Spanish woman ‘is oldest mother’
A 67-year-old Spanish woman gives birth to twins, becoming the oldest mother ever, doctors say.Permalink Comments off
12.29.06
Spiky surface ‘kills infections’
Adding a special "spiky" coating to surfaces can kill bacteria and eliminate viruses, research suggests.Permalink Comments off
‘Mutant genes’ could treat cancer
The same genetic mechanism that drives tumour growth could also treat cancer, scientists believe.Permalink Comments off