Stem cells stimulate the body to repair itself
New research has found a way of stimulating bone marrow to produce new stem cells, which can help the body repair itself. 9 Jan 2009 11:09
Novel treatment for obesity
A new study helps to explain why obese people and animals fail to respond to leptin, a hormone produced by fat that signals the brain to stop eating. 9 Jan 2009 06:34
Something we share with the amoeba - the reason we age
[David Cameron] Researchers have uncovered what may be a universal cause of aging, one that applies to both single-cell organisms such as yeast and multicellular organisms, including mammals. 7 Jan 2009 08:01
Cancer cells pull off 'Houdini' escape to evade chemotherapy
Scientists have revealed for the first time that cancer cells can reverse a process which irrevocably commits normal cells to die, in a study published in the British Journal of Cancer. 6 Jan 2009 10:10
Antioxidant supplements again fail to reduce risk of cancer
Further trials on antioxidant supplements have failed to show that they can reduce the risk of cancer. 5 Jan 2009 11:40
New hope for insulin cell transplant
Scientists are one step closer to pancreas cell transplants. 5 Jan 2009 11:32
Is Celine a cure?
Researchers reckon heavy-metal music fans could avoid head-banging injury by switching to Celine Dion. 22 Dec 2008 16:54
Stem cell research will boom under Obama
Embryonic stem cells could provide a new way of testing drugs for dangerous side effects, according to a leading British researcher. 19 Dec 2008 10:24
Vitamins do not cut cancer risk
Vitamins C or E supplements do not reduce the risk of prostate, or other cancers, according to US research. 11 Dec 2008 09:47
Gene triggers unhealthy eating
People who carry a gene variant linked to obesity eat an average of 100 extra calories per meal, research suggests. 11 Dec 2008 09:40
Brains of low-income children function differently from brains of high-income kids
University of California, Berkeley, researchers have shown for the first time that the brains of low-income children function differently from the brains of high-income kids. 11 Dec 2008 06:52
Intelligent men produce better quality sperm
Men of higher intelligence appear to produce higher quality sperm. 7 Dec 2008 07:51
Injectable bone substance may 'glue' fractures
Scientists have developed a substance that can be injected into the site of a fracture to help the healing process. 7 Dec 2008 07:49
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