Apr
Could you check my writing on biology?
There were some problems in processing stem cell therapy in the past: stem cell donors were far less than the number of people needing a transplant. To solve this problem, scientists attempted to abstract stem cells from an embryo, but since some religious critics asserted that sacrificing an embryo is considered tantamount to murder, it [...]
Apr
Is it a good idea to stop therapy if I feel I could spend the money better elsewhere?
I have a really great therapist but I am wondering if I can spend the money better elsewhere. For example, I spend $225/week – I could spend that to buy an ipod I don’t have, or a new cell phone to replace my 5 year old one, save up for a vacation and so on. [...]
Feb
Dicuss Some of the potential good that could come from therapy using harvested human stem cells?
Dec
‘Fountain of youth’ pill could restore aging immune system
‘Fountain of youth’ pill could restore aging immune system SAN FRANCISCO — UCSF researchers have identified an existing medication that restores key elements of the immune system that, when out of balance, lead to a steady decline in immunity and health as people age. Read more on UC Newsroom
Nov
Soy-based drug could prevent prostate cancer metastasis
Soy-based drug could prevent prostate cancer metastasis Northwestern Medicine researchers at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University have found that a new, nontoxic drug made from a chemical in soy could prevent the movement of cancer cells from the prostate to the rest of the body. Read more on News-Medical-Net
Oct
Bitter Taste Receptors In The Lungs Could Revolutionize Asthma Treatment
Bitter Taste Receptors In The Lungs Could Revolutionize Asthma Treatment Bitter taste receptors we have in our mouths were found to also exist in our lungs – what researchers discovered about these functioning receptors in the smooth muscle of the bronchus in the lungs may transform future treatment for asthma and obstructive lung diseases, scientists [...]
Oct
Radiation pharmacogenomics identifies biomarkers that could personalize cancer treatment
Radiation pharmacogenomics identifies biomarkers that could personalize cancer treatment ( Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ) Radiation therapy is used to treat more than half of all cancer cases, but patient response to therapy can vary greatly. Genetics is increasingly recognized as a significant contributor to inter-individual radiation response, but the biology underlying response remains poorly [...]