Tackling skin cancer in organ transplant patients
13 April, 2007 by Kate McDonaldClinuvel Pharmaceuticals is heading into further Phase II and beginning Phase III trials for several UV-related indications for its photo-protective drug CUV1647. The big hope, however, is its potential to protect organ transplant recipients.
Dogs do the legwork for human cancer prevention
12 April, 2007 by Kate McDonald700 Rottweilers will assist American researchers to discover whether antioxidant supplementation has a preventative effect in bone cancer.
Is gender important in skin cancer?
04 April, 2007 by Staff WritersDifferences in anti-oxidant levels between males and females may be why men are more likely to develop skin cancer, American researchers report.
D1, D2 and Huntington's disease
29 March, 2007 by Staff WritersLoss of D1 dopamine neurons, not D2, responsible for Huntington's symptoms, Florey researcher says.
Resistant subpopulation linked to leukaemia relapse
27 March, 2007 by Staff WritersAustralian scientists identify cells responsible for relapse after treatment in common childhood cancer.
Inhibitor looks promising for drug-resistant HIV
23 March, 2007 by Staff WritersTrial of reverse transcriptase inhibitor achieves good results in patients with drug-resistant HIV.
P53 master regulator of suntan
16 March, 2007 by Staff WritersIn addition to its job as master regulator of apoptosis, p53 is also responsible for activating the tanning response in skin, a new study claims.
Looking at the links between polycystic ovaries and insulin resistance
15 March, 2007 by Staff WritersUK researchers are investigating the link between polycystic ovary syndrome and insulin resistance.
Lupus susceptibility linked to CR2
08 March, 2007 by Staff WritersA strong link has been found between susceptibility to developing lupus and an alteration in CR2 protein function.
Study identifies novel genes associated with Alzeimer's
28 February, 2007 by Kate McDonaldStudy also suggests link between late-onset Alzheimer's disease and irregular glucose levels.
Consortium tackles the genetic basis of autism
23 February, 2007 by Kate McDonaldTwo new suspected genetic links to autism have been outlined in a massive international study.
FDA issues warning about ADHD drugs
22 February, 2007 by Kate McDonaldThe US FDA has told manufacturers of ADHD drugs to warn patients of potential adverse effects.
Xenograph models to help children resist cancer
20 February, 2007 by Fiona WylieResistance to glucocorticoid therapy remains an important factor in the battle to achieve high cure rates in childhood leukaemia. Researcher Richard Lock has helped develop a xenograph model to identify drug resistance mechanisms.
Preventing metastasis with molecular decoys
16 February, 2007 by Graeme O'NeillAngiogenesis inhibition is not enough - blocking the formation of new lymphatic vessels is vital to preventing secondary tumours.
Angiogenesis and untying tumours
15 February, 2007 by Fiona WylieRuth Ganss is an immunologist by trade who has become intrigued by the nature of tumour development.
