Brain cancer drug hope from frogs
A synthetic molecule based on one found in frog egg cells could potentially be used to treat brain tumours.
June 30, 2007
June 29, 2007
‘Silent’ brittle bone genes found
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
The proteins which cause mad cow disease may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, say UK researchers.
Surgeon appointed as minister
Gordon Brown appoints practising surgeon Professor Sir Ara Darzi as a minister, charged with improving patient care.