06.30.07

Frogs give brain cancer hope

Posted in Health at 10:59 pm by chicken

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

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06.29.07

‘Silent’ brittle bone genes found

Posted in Health at 11:27 pm by chicken

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

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Prions key in Alzheimer’s disease

Posted in Health at 11:23 pm by chicken

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

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Rendering of the new GNBCHC building

Posted in Uncategorized at 5:51 pm by chicken

Here is a nice rendering of the entire front of the new GNBCHC. As you can see, it takes up a large portion of the block, and contains the health center, Walgreens Pharmacy, Dental, and Optometrist. Click on the thumbnail for a larger view.

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Pill to make dieters ‘feel full’

Posted in Health at 10:51 am by chicken

Italian scientists have developed a pill that expands in the stomach to make dieters feel full.

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