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Biodegradable Implant Holds Promise As Ovarian Cancer Treatment
A collaborative effort between researchers at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy has resulted in an advanced drug delivery system for the treatment of ovarian cancer. PoLi, developed by Professors Micheline Piquette-Miller and Christine Allen, is a surgical implant that effectively kills cancer cells while minimizing the side effects of chemotherapy. Neglected Tropical Diseases Burden Those Overseas, But Travelers Also
A new paper by NIAID scientist Thomas Nutman, M.D., and colleagues reviews network data collected between 1997 and 2004 to determine demographic and travel characteristics of travelers diagnosed with parasitic worm (filarial) infections. Delft University Team Wins Solar-powered Car Competition
Delft University of the Netherlands won the World Solar Challenge in Australia with an innovative solar-powered car. The results of this competition have proven beyond any doubt that it is possible to cross 3000 kilometres of Australia on solar power alone. Quality Counts 2007: From Cradle to Career: Connecting American Educat
Collection of articles and data from January 2007 "track[ing] state efforts to create seamless education systems from early childhood to the world of work."Features articles on topics such as "Gauging Student Learning"and "Linking Learning to Earning,"and the "Chance for Success Index,"which provides state-by-state data on 13 individual indicators (such as family income and preschool enrollment). From Education Week magazine with support from the Pew Center on the States. Chemist Provides Insights Into Science Icon: The Periodic Table Of The
The periodic table of chemical elements hangs in front of chemistry classrooms worldwide and is an icon for science. Yet much was unknown about its history -- until now. The periodic table reflects deep truths about the elements, said Eric Scerri, a UCLA chemist and author of "The Periodic Table: Its Story and Its Significance." Nano-bio Material Kills Cancer Cells, Leaves Healthy Cells In Unharmed
Scientists have developed a way to target brain cancer cells using inorganic titanium dioxide nanoparticles bonded to soft biological material. Sea Urchin Genome Suprisingly Similar To Man And May Hold Key To Cures
Sea urchins are small and spiny. They have no eyes or ears and yet their genome is very similar to humans' and my hold the key to preventing and curing diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinsons. Growers Anxious For New Weapon Against Pesky Citrus Pest
The citrus rust mite is so small that it can't be seen by the naked eye. But for Rio Grande Valley citrus growers, the tiny critter is a savage monster that gobbles up untold millions in lost profits. That's why growers here are so anxious to get their hands on a promising new chemical miticide, Envidor, which should be on the market soon. Effectiveness of asthma relief inhalers: Discovery opens new avenues f
A new study is probing why asthma relief inhalers might actually make asthma worse -- and what can be done about it. Significant Racial Disparities In Cancer Therapy Still Exist
Black patients are significantly less likely than their white counterparts to receive therapy for various kinds of cancer, despite recent efforts to close gaps in treatment. The findings suggest that there has been little improvement in the overall proportion of Medicare beneficiaries receiving cancer care. They also reveal that racial disparities have not lessened.
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