A test case in hope: a new treatment could cure cystic fibrosis
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Dr. Robert Crystal hopes his research experiment in which an altered adeno cold virus carries laboratory-created genes into the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients successfully inhibits the development of congestion. His efforts may yield an effective treatment that extends the life span of the patients.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
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Hope, not miracles: in some cases, a promising AIDS drug is failing
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Protease inhibitor drugs such as Saquinavir are only working with around 70% of Canadian AIDS patients. However, even that rate of effectiveness may be leading to decreased prevention efforts by likely victims, resulting in climbing HIV infection rates, especially among Canadian women and aboriginals.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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The magic bus: hydrogen could be the fuel of the future
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Ballard Power Systems Inc is the leading developer of hydrogen-fueled motor vehicles that use fuel cell technology. Hydrogen-based fuel has little or no emissions and can power a vehicle longer than electric cars. The Chicago Transit Authority plans to test three Ballard busses in 1996.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
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