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Medicine 2013-12-02

Why tumors become resistant to chemotherapy?

Why tumors become resistant to chemotherapy? IDIBELL Researchers describe epigenetic changes that explain the lack of response to drugs in colon cancer A common observation in oncology is the phenomenon that a patient with a tumor receives ...
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Medicine 2013-12-02

Researchers pinpoint superbug resistance protein

Researchers pinpoint superbug resistance protein Researchers have identified a resistance protein that allows bacteria to survive chlorhexidine, a disinfectant commonly used in wipes, cleansers and mouthwashes in hospitals. A study led jointly ...
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Medicine 2013-12-02

Treatment of malignant glioma using hyperthermia

Treatment of malignant glioma using hyperthermia Malignant glioma is very sensitive to heat. Prof. Yunlong Ge and team from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, China used a brain tumor hyperthermia apparatus to treat malignant glioma patients, ...
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Science 2013-12-02

The more the better!

The more the better! Study of the University Bielefeld and TU Braunschweig shows the impact of polyandry on reproductive success in fire salamanders This news release is available in German. Researchers at Bielefeld University and the ...
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Medicine 2013-12-02

New family of proteins linked to major role in cancer

New family of proteins linked to major role in cancer Scientists have described a new family of proteins that appear to play a key role in cancer and might be targets for future cancer drugs. A major new study in the journal Nature sets out the structure ...
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Science 2013-12-02

WSF RIO Declaration goes forward to UN

WSF RIO Declaration goes forward to UN Role of science in global sustainability to form basis of post-2015 MDGs RIO, December 2, 2013: The closing session of the 6th World Science Forum today published its closing declaration with ...
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Science 2013-12-02

What drives aftershocks?

What drives aftershocks? High-resolution GPS signals provide new insights into the mechanisms of stress transfer in subduction zones On 27 February 2010 an earthquake of magnitude 8.8 struck South-Central Chile near the town of Maule. ...
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Environment 2013-12-02

Marine reserves enhance resilience to climate change

Marine reserves enhance resilience to climate change A new study, led by a University of Southampton scientist, highlights the potential for fish communities in marine reserves to resist climate change impacts better than communities on fished coasts. The ...
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