06.30.07

Brain cancer drug hope from frogs

Posted in Health at 10:59 pm by Last

A synthetic molecule based on one found in frog egg cells could potentially be used to treat brain tumours.

England counts down to smoke ban

Posted in UK at 2:41 pm by Last

Smokers across England are having their final puff before the ban on lighting up in enclosed public places begins.

06.29.07

‘Silent’ brittle bone genes found

Posted in Health at 11:27 pm by Last

US scientists have discovered "silent" genes for brittle bone disease that can be passed on unwittingly by parents to their children.

Prions key in Alzheimer’s disease

Posted in Health at 11:23 pm by Last

The proteins which cause mad cow disease may protect against Alzheimer's disease, say UK researchers.

Surgeon appointed as minister

Posted in Health at 3:11 pm by Last

Gordon Brown appoints practising surgeon Professor Sir Ara Darzi as a minister, charged with improving patient care.

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