Health

Bone marrow transplants for cancerous canines too

Sep 4th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Dogs suffering from lymphoma will be able to receive canine bone marrow transplants in a clinical setting, thanks to North Carolina State University.



Scientists uncover chink in Ebola cell-invasion strategy

Sep 4th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Researchers discovered a key biochemical link in the process by which the Ebola Zaire virus infects cells - a critical step to finding a way to treat the deadly disease produced by the virus.



New device detects signal from immune system cell

Sep 4th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Scientists have detected for the first time chemical signals that single cells in the immune system use to communicate with one another over short distances.



New device detects signal from immune system cell

Sep 4th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Scientists have detected for the first time chemical signals that single cells in the immune system use to communicate with one another over short distances.



New device detects signal from immune system cell

Sep 4th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Scientists have detected for the first time chemical signals that single cells in the immune system use to communicate with one another over short distances.



Bio-markers pave way for new diagnostic tool

Sep 4th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Serum microRNAs can serve as biomarkers for the detection of cancer and diabetes, potentially paving the way for a revolutionary non-invasive diagnostic tool.



Absent fathers hasten menstruation

Sep 4th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Sydney, Sep 4 (IANS) The absence of a father early in life can literally alter the age at which girls get their first period, according to the latest research.



Exercise, keep your memory sharp after 50

Sep 4th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Sydney, Sep 4 (IANS) Worried about memory loss, especially when you cross the age of 50? Stop worrying. Medical experts have advised a daily routine of only 20 minutes of simple exercise to keep your memory healthy and sharp.