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‘Essential’ genes could be targeted to treat malaria
More than 2000 genes are “essential” for the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, according to research published in Science. Researchers...
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Many believe in unproven causes of cancer, survey shows
A new survey suggests many people believe certain environmental and lifestyle factors cause cancer even though there is insufficient evidence to...
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Exercise linked to risk of death in cancer patients
CHICAGO—Researchers have identified a link between habitual physical activity (PA) and mortality among cancer patients. Engaging in regular PA,...
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Groups launch open portal for cancer models
The European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) and The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) have developed an open cancer research portal for patient-...
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Generic antiemetic now available in US
Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection, a generic alternative to Aloxi®, is now available in the US. Fresenius Kabi’s Palonosetron Hydrochloride...
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Why iron can worsen malaria infection
Researchers believe they may have discovered why iron can sometimes worsen malaria infection. By studying mice and samples from malaria patients...
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Project provides ‘unprecedented understanding’ of cancers
Through extensive analyses of data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), researchers have produced a new resource known as the Pan-Cancer Atlas....
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At-home measurement of WBCs
A portable device could be used to monitor patients’ white blood cell (WBC) levels at home, without the need for blood samples, according to...
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How RBCs maintain their shape
New research indicates that non-muscle myosin II-A (NMIIA) plays a key role in maintaining red blood cell (RBC) shape and deformability....
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CHMP supports expanded approval for fosaprepitant
The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended changing the terms of marketing...
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Antibody protects mice from malaria infection
A human antibody can protect mice from infection with the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, according to research published in Nature...