Specialized nanoparticles boost vaccine response
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center, U.S.A, suggest that synthetic nanoparticles specialized to target lymph nodes, where the most effective immune reactions occur, could greatly boost vaccine responses. More...
What you should know about Human Papillomavirus
New Delhi, India: Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a virus associated with cervical cancer in women, has been suspected to cause head and neck cancer, upon being sexually transmitted. Recent studies and clinical findings More...
An over 2 kg weighing ovarian tumor of teenager removed
In a maiden ovarian surgery conducted in India, a senior surgeon at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) – run LTMG Hospital at Sion in north-central Mumbai removed the largest-ever benign tumor, weighing More...
Breast Cancer: Embracing uncertainity and hope!
Ana Gospodinoff regards her husband, Victor, as her hero and the best provider she could ever have. Victor calls her a living miracle. Together, they tell Ana’s cancer story to as many people as they can, to inspire More...
Blood viral levels: Main cause of HIV transmission
Recent report published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, says that the level of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 in the blood of an HIV-infected partner, is the single most important factor affecting the More...
Remains of medieval “Black Death” raked by scientists; facets of “killer” unveiled
“Black Death” was one of the most devastating pandemics in human history; peaking in Europe in the mid-14th century, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, killing about estimated 30-50% of the European population More...
On World Egg Day, 2011: About the nature’s most balanced food!
Eggs have been known to, and enjoyed by, mankind for many centuries. Laid by females of various species, including birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish; eggs are one of nature’s most perfectly balanced foods, More...