An un-killer app

Article Abstract:

Greater efficiency in identifying diseases can improve the effectiveness of treatments, and DNA microarrays or new biochips which could achieve this. Some types of breast cancer respond better to tamoxifen, and biochips can identify which types. Montreal's McGill University is a center for research in this area. New computational methods are needed, as are biochips, which are expensive. Cheap biochips ae likely to be developed, which will help promote these life-saving techniques.

Computer industry, Economic aspects, Medical equipment and supplies industry

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Almost telepathy

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Research is being carried out at Tubingen University, Germany, on using brain waves to type messages. Neurobiologist, Niels Birbaumer, has trained patients who are paralysed, so allowing them communication with the world outside. The patients who have achieved success suffer from a disease called amyyotrphic lateral sclerosis, which leaves patients aware, but unable to move or even breathe. They have managed to write four letters in one minuet after practice.

Care and treatment, Neurobiology, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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Miracles under the microscope

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Research into miracle cures at Lourdes involves both religious and medical organizations. The Catholic Church sets criteria by which miracle cures are assessed, and an international medical committee also assesses cures.

France, Miracles, Lourdes, France

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