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New Blood Test for Down Syndrome

Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers have developed a new prenatal blood test that accurately detected Down syndrome and two other serious chromosomal defects in a small study of 18 pregnant women.
[13.10.2008]  

New findings may improve treatment of inherited breast cancer

Scientists have identified some of the elusive downstream molecules that play a critical role in the development and progression of familial breast cancer. The research, published by Cell Press in the October 10th issue of the journal Molecular Cell, also identifies a compound found in grapes and red wine as an excellent candidate for treatment of some forms of breast cancer.
[12.10.2008]  

Researchers design artificial cells that could power medical implants

Researchers at Yale University have created a blueprint for artificial cells that are more powerful and efficient than the natural cells they mimic and could one day be used to power tiny medical implants.
[11.10.2008]  

Structure of plant viruses is determined

U.S. scientists say they've used modern imaging techniques to detail the structure of plant viruses in a study that may lead to better crop protection.
[10.10.2008]  

Scientists Trace A Novel Way Cells Are Disrupted In Cancer

A research team at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is clarifying a previously unappreciated way that cellular processes are disrupted in cancer.
[9.10.2008]