With virtual slides, check out tissue in 3-D

U. LEEDS (UK) — Using “virtual” microscope slides, computing experts and medical researchers have developed a fast, easy-to-use way of studying tissue samples in 3-D. Continue…

Monday, April 23, 2012 10:19 - 0 Comments

Dental work without the ouch (really!)

U. LEEDS (UK) — A peptide solution that is painted on teeth takes the pain out of fighting dental decay by helping damaged teeth regenerate themselves. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Aug 15, 2011 15:48 - 0 Comments

Surgery feels ‘hands on’ when it’s not

U. LEEDS (UK) — New technology will give surgeons performing keyhole surgery a sense of touch, important when checking where tumors are and whether they are malignant or benign. (more…)

Science & Technology - Apr 29, 2011 8:31 - 1 Comment

T-ray laser pulses advance imaging

U. LEEDS (UK) — Researchers have produced terahertz ray pulses from a quantum cascade laser, the first time rays have been made to emit separate packets of radiation, rather than in a continuous beam. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Mar 3, 2011 17:09 - 0 Comments

Precise med labels clear confusion

U. LEEDS (UK) — Simple words will replace commonly used, but often misunderstood phrasing on medicine bottles dispensed from UK pharmacies to ensure patients are taking prescriptions as intended. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Aug 6, 2010 11:34 - 0 Comments

Vacation tanning may raise skin cancer risk

U. LEEDS (UK)—Attempting to get a quick tan during summer vacation—especially after being covered up for most of the rest of the year—is a sure way to raise the risk of melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer that can spread rapidly. (more…)

Science & Technology - Jul 27, 2010 14:39 - 1 Comment

Fuel of the future: Want fries with that?

U. LEEDS (UK)—Researchers have found an energy efficient way to make hydrogen-based fuel out of used vegetable oil discarded by restaurants and pubs. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jun 9, 2010 10:58 - 0 Comments

Sea sponge drug battles breast cancer

U. LEEDS (UK)—A new chemotherapy agent, based on a natural extract from a sea sponge, can extend the lives of women with advanced breast cancer. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jun 2, 2010 13:48 - 0 Comments

Found gene linked to severe birth defects

U. LEEDS (UK)—Scientists have identified the genetic cause of an inherited condition that leads to severe fetal abnormalities in the brain, eyes, and kidneys. (more…)

Health & Medicine - May 18, 2010 14:58 - 0 Comments

Stay-young steroids may protect the heart

U. LEEDS (UK)—Steroids currently sold as “fountain of youth” supplements—so called because of their apparent ability to improve energy, vision, and memory—may help trigger the body’s natural defense against heart disease. (more…)

Health & Medicine - May 17, 2010 13:44 - 0 Comments

No link between cell phones and brain cancer

U. LEEDS (UK)—Results from the largest epidemiological study of mobile phone use to date shows no link between mobile phones and brain tumors. (more…)

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