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07 July 2004
A clinical trial testing an Alzheimer's Disease vaccine was dealt a crushing blow when some of patients showed...
30 June 2004
Exposing patients to x-rays is a gamble between a necessary investigation to aid in forumlating a diagnosis, and the...
23 June 2004
e-Science, including telemedicine, has the potential to revolutionise patient care. Grid technology can ensure flexible...
26 May 2004
Historically, drugs have been produced according to a one-size-fits all approach. But now we are in a position to start...
19 May 2004
Research has revealed that part of the brain responsible for smelling grows during pregnancy, at least in rats. This...
12 May 2004
What is a DNA fingerprint and how can it help you to solve crimes, identify a baby's father and suss out the best...
28 April 2004
Imagine if you could turn your muscles into blood cells, or turning your bone marrow into muscle. How about changing...
21 April 2004
It's funny how the microscopic world of bacteria and viruses are so similar to the macroscopic world of human...
07 April 2004
Animal models of disease help us to understand the molecular, cellular and chemical basis of disease, and to test new...