Malaria Protein Accidentally Found to Be Cancer-Killing Weapon
Scientists looking for a malaria vaccine have stumbled onto a procedure that killed 90% of cancer cells it was tested on in the lab.
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Scientists Find Way to Turn Cancer Back Into Healthy Tissue in Lab
With a new discovery scientists could stop cancer's growth in a lab, reversing the disease's progress and restoring healthy tissue in it's place.
In Successful Cancer Trial, Therapy "Dissolves" Stage IV Tumor in 3 Weeks
Combining two immunotherapy drugs has dissolved a cancerous tumor so fast, it shocked researchers. The successful trial shrunk tumors in dozens of patients.
Nasal Spray Helps Alzheimer's Patients Regain Some Mental Function
An insulin nasal spray has shown it can boost memory and other mental functions for people with Alzheimer's.
New Procedure Allows Kidney Transplants From Any Donor
Thousands of patients languish on organ donor waiting lists because their immune systems would reject any transplanted organ that is not a match–until now.
Amazing Towers In Ethiopia Harvest Clean Water From Thin Air
After visiting Ethiopia and seeing people forced to walk miles every day for water, an Italian designer set his mind to creating a simple solution to provide clean water for any mountainous village.
Approved Leukemia Drug Boosts Immunity Against Many Cancers
A class of drug currently being used to treat leukemia has the unexpected side-effect of boosting immune responses against many different cancers, reports a new study. The drugs, called p110δ inhibitors, have shown such remarkable efficacy against certain leukemias in recent clinical trials that patients on the placebo were switched to the real drug. Until now, however, they have not been tested in other types of cancer.
Ice Bucket Challenge Leads to ALS Breakthrough, Researchers Announce
Johns Hopkins researchers announce breakthrough in fight against ALS, credit ALS Association funding after org's Ice Bucket Challenge went viral last year
Toronto Hospital Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the First Successful Lung Transplant
In 1983, Tom Hall was the 45th patient in the world to receive a lung transplant, but the first to live more than a few days or weeks afterward. Hall, then 58, lived more than six years after receiving the organ. Grateful family members were reunited with the surgeon last week to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the historic operation in Toronto.
Scientists 'Delete' HIV Virus From Human DNA for the First Time
The HIV-1 virus has proved to be tenacious, inserting its genome permanently into its victims' DNA, forcing patients to take a lifelong drug regimen. But, in 2014, a team of Temple University School of Medicine researchers designed a way to snip out the HIV-1 genes for good.
Green Light for Meningitis Vaccine That Could Save Lives of Countless Children
One of Britain's most feared diseases - which kills or maims hundreds of children every year - could be virtually eliminated after the first-ever meningitis B vaccine was approved by European regulators. The new vaccine, called Bexsero, is the most significant breakthrough against meningitis in three decades
Massive Blast of Measles Vaccine Wipes Out Cancer
Diagnosed with a likely-fatal cancer, a woman near death was abruptly cured by an injection of measles vaccine so potent that it equaled ten million regular doses.
Woman With Cerebral Palsy Braves Controversial Surgery So She Can Ride a Bike - Now You Can't Stop Her
Born with cerebral palsy, Nicole's lifelong dream of riding a bike seemed out of reach, until a controversial surgery gave her back full use of her legs.
For the First Time, Artificial Feet Can Feel the Ground
Scientists in Austria have created sensation in prosthetic limbs, enabling wearers to actually feel the ground, and differing terrain, beneath their feet.
World's First Blood Test To Diagnose Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare was unveiled that could help millions of people to avoid years of invasive tests, unpredictable pain and misdiagnosis.
French Firm Announces Multiple Sclerosis Drug Breakthrough
A biotech company announced Phase III trial results for a drug that led to a "significant improvement" for some of the Multiple Sclerosis sufferers studied.
Scientists Find Two Proteins That Can Suppress Cancer
Israeli researchers have discovered that a "Jekyll and Hyde" protein, long linked to causing cancer, may also be able to stop the disease from spreading in the body.
Hydrogen Fuel Breakthrough Uses Corn Husks in Revolutionary Way
Exhaust fumes pouring from the tailpipes of cars and coal-fired power plants could be a thing of the past if scientists' dreams for hydrogen cars are realized. Virginia Tech researchers just took a giant step toward that future.
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