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The Quick Chip
June 19, 2013 11:01 AM
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Michael Jones
Treatment for a bacterial infection can all come down to a question of time. According to a recent story from Medical News Today , researchers from the University of Toronto (UT) in Canada have developed a chip to identify the problem and the best course
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Groundbreaking Trial at the Mayo Clinic
June 12, 2013 1:53 PM
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Michael Jones
In a ground-breaking trial for researchers and physicians at the Mayo Clinic, stem cells will be put to use in their first clinical trial on patients with a rare early-childhood heart disease. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a defect characterized
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The Data Pool
June 5, 2013 3:16 PM
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Michael Jones
As genetic sequencing continues to become less expensive, more people are considering taking a closer look at their genes. The prospect of a deepening data pool has left researchers looking for different, more universal methods of information sharing.
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Medicine Goes Mobile
May 31, 2013 12:21 PM
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Michael Jones
Smartphones are amazing pieces of technology. Not only can we organize our calendars, surf the internet, listen to music, play scrabble and communicate with our friends and family using any number of social networking platforms -- let alone the actual
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Strides in Stem Cell Survival
May 29, 2013 11:13 AM
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Michael Jones
Recent research conducted in the treatment of blood diseases and cancers showed a marked improvement in survival rates for patients after receiving stem cell transplants. A Newswise article chronicled the study from the Center for international Blood
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The TERT Gene
May 24, 2013 1:02 PM
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Michael Jones
We’ve discussed dark matter before . Understanding the unobserved and unknown areas of the human genome could ultimately lead to a better understanding of cancer and, subsequently, better treatment options. A Dark Daily news briefing reported recent studies
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Internal War Zone
May 22, 2013 3:59 PM
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Michael Jones
The more we learn about our own bodies, the more it seems like there’s just an endless war going on in there. Scientists have long since known about helpful bacteria inside of our bodies that help prevent infections, but an article from Medical News Today
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Dark Matter
May 15, 2013 5:08 PM
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Michael Jones
“Dark matter” sounds like something George Lucas would tell us is at the heart of the empire. In reality, it’s the parts of the human genome that science has yet to identify -- which still sounds like it belongs in a sci-fi movie, but the discovery could
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Knowing
May 8, 2013 11:51 AM
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Michael Jones
ADVANCE Discourse: Lab Knowing Let’s forget about money for a second. I know that can be difficult – what, with all of those pesky adult responsibilities and everything, but bare with me. If money wasn’t an object, and your physician wanted to order a
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Full Circle
May 3, 2013 11:11 AM
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Michael Jones
The rise of personalized treatment has healthcare professionals completely rethinking the way they treat cancer. At the molecular level, each is different and should be treated accordingly, but similarities shouldn’t be ignored either. A study from the
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Lab-on-a-Chip, Round 2
May 2, 2013 12:13 PM
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Michael Jones
Imagine a healthcare facility where a small sample of blood is taken as you walk in the door, just .25 attomoles -- you’d barely notice. They drop your sample into a small, handheld device and, by the time your physician has come to see you, they are
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Feelings and Brain Scans
April 24, 2013 12:41 PM
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Michael Jones
During a hospital visit, a doctor will often ask about pain, but how can it be better calculated beyond just words? A story from NPR followed researchers led by Tor Wager, PhD, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience from the University of
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Generic OxyContin Not Approved By FDA
April 19, 2013 2:42 PM
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Michael Jones
The idea of making a potentially dangerous drug less prone to abuse is something that stands out in the effort to stop prescription drug misuse in the United States. Many companies have incorporated time release capsules to curb the possibility of abuse,
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Stem Cells and ALS
April 17, 2013 6:31 PM
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Michael Jones
Most of us know amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by its other name, Lou Gehrig’s disease. After a recent preliminary trial at Emory University yielded positive results, a phase II trial has been approved by the FDA. An article from Newswise described
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Of Mice and Rats
April 12, 2013 4:16 PM
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Michael Jones
I’ve discussed the introduction of human genes into test mice before , but apparently rats are showing much more promise in Alzheimer’s research. A recent article from NPR discussed the need for a better model for humans in the study and, potentially,
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