News articles tagged with 'intestine'
Attacking bowel cancer on 2 fronts
— 31 Mar 2011 15:30 | HealthStem cells in the intestine, which when they mutate can lead to bowel cancers, might also be grown into transplant tissues to combat the effects of those same cancers, the UK National…
How sweet it is: Why your taste cells love sugar so much
— 8 Mar 2011 13:23 | HealthA new research study dramatically increases knowledge of how taste cells detect sugars, a key step in developing strategies to limit overconsumption. Scientists from the Monell Centre…
Scientists unlock 1 mystery of tissue regeneration
— 4 Feb 2011 16:28 | HealthThe human body has a remarkable ability to heal itself. Due to the presence of dedicated stem cells, many organs can undergo continuous renewal. When an organ becomes damaged, stem…
Magnetically controlled pill could boost body's absorption of drugs
— 18 Jan 2011 16:35 | HealthDo you want that in a pill or a shot? A pill, thank you, but most patients never have that choice. The problem with administering many medications orally is that a pill often will not…
When less is more: How mitochondrial signals extend lifespan
— 8 Jan 2011 14:33 | HealthIn making your pro-longevity resolutions, like drinking more red wine and maintaining a vibrant social network, here's one you likely forgot: dialling down your mitochondria. It turns…
How pathogens hijack host plants
— 24 Nov 2010 22:54 | BiologyInfestation by bacteria and other pathogens result in global crop losses of over $500 billion annually. A research team led by the Carnegie Institution's Department of Plant Biology…
Discovery shows promise against severe side effects
— 5 Nov 2010 13:21 | HealthA team of scientists has found a way to eliminate a debilitating side effect associated with one of the main chemotherapy drugs used for treating colon cancer. The strategy used in…
Black raspberries may prevent colon cancer, study finds
— 3 Nov 2010 11:02 | HealthBlack raspberries are highly effective in preventing colorectal tumours in two mouse models of the disease, according to a University of Illinois at Chicago study…
Phase III study shows everolimus delays tumour progression in hard-to-treat neuroendocrine tumours
— 13 Oct 2010 14:26 | HealthThe results of a large Phase-III clinical trial have shown that the drug everolimus delays tumour progression in patients with a hard-to-treat group of rare cancers that affect particular…
Gut microbes promote cell turnover by a well-known pathway
— 7 Oct 2010 14:45 | HealthMicrobes matter - perhaps more than anyone realises - in basic biological development and, maybe, they could be a target for reducing cancer risks, according to University of Oregon…