Evolved for cancer?

Article Abstract:

Natural selection, which lacks the power to eliminate cancer and has only a limited ability to prevent it, may have actually provided tools to enable cancer's development or aggressiveness. Scientists hope to find clues to help fight cancer by studying the evolutionary history of the disorder in humans.

Cancer & Cell R&D, Methods, Analysis, Cancer research, Cancer, Natural selection, Cancer prevention, Oncology, Experimental

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Encapsulated cells as therapy

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A new technology, sometimes called immunoisolation, encapsulated-cell or biohybrid therapy, could treat many illnesses by using cells protected from immune attack through being enclosed within plastic membranes.

Research, Diseases, Gene therapy

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Playing defense against Lou Gehrig's disease

Article Abstract:

Several ongoing experiments on potential therapies to slow down or even prevent the paralyzing disorder amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease are discussed.

Neurological R&D, Genetic aspects, Neurological research, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Disease/Disorder overview

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