A protein has been identified that appears to play a key role in the process by which parasites such as those causing malaria and toxoplasmosis penetrate the cell membranes of their mammalian hosts. More... 02 Feb 2012
Heat generated when hollow gold nanoparticles embedded in silicon nanowafers were exposed to infrared light effectively killed breast cancer cells in vitro and in a mouse model. More... 02 Feb 2012
A benchtop DNA sequencing system has been used to identify genomic variations in solid tumors, a methodology needed for development of personalized anticancer treatments. More... 30 Jan 2012
The elegant interaction between two molecular signaling pathways is critical to the process by which new blood vessels are formed, and drugs that interfere with this interaction are being evaluated as possible chemotherapeutic agents. More... 30 Jan 2012
A gene variation has been found which can have a substantial effect on treatment responses in patients with a rare type of blood cancer. More... 26 Jan 2012
