Archive for September, 2008

Protein breakthrough will lead to new cancer drugs

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Scientists have discovered the protein structure responsible for nearly all human tumours.  It is hoped the discovery will lead to better cancer drugs.
Telomerase protein allows the development of cancer cells.  It has been the principle focus for scientists for more than a decade because of it’s role in the division of cancer cells: it [...]

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Hair Cell therapy research could ‘cure’ deafness

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

There is new hope in the treatment of deafness.  Scientists have successfully proven it is possible to regenerate ear hair cells.
60% - 90% of deafness and hearing impairment is due to the loss of hair cells in the cochlea (inner ear).  The cochlea is responsible for detecting sound and activating nerves which transmit the [...]

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