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New Drug Against Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Developed
An international team of researchers has developed a promising new drug for the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB).
Tamoxifen May Lower Breast Cancer Risk In BRCA Mutation Carriers
Researchers have shown that tamoxifen, a common breast cancer therapy, may reduce breast cancer risk in women who inherited BRCA mutations.
Calorie Restriction Increases Longevity – Or Does It?
Surinder Baines examines the implications of research showing that calorie restriction may have a role in promoting longevity in mice.
New Biomarker For Precision Cancer Therapy Identified
A team of scientists have discovered that cancer patients with high levels of the PRL-3 protein may benefit from EGFR-targeting drugs.
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of Botulinum Toxin
Rieter Venter explains what botulinum toxin, or Botox, does to the body and why its possible presence in milk formula is cause for concern.
Female Migrant Domestic Workers Experience Poor Health, Work Conditions
A review of published literature on female migrant domestic workers has found that many of them experience poor health and work conditions.
Marine Life Breeding Earlier As Oceans Warm
An international study has found that warming oceans are impacting the breeding patterns and habitat of marine life.
Rice Gene Digs Deep To Triple Yields In Drought
Japanese researchers have identified a gene that triples the yield of rice during droughts by giving rice plants deeper roots.
Revealed: How Bacteria Store And Release Toxins
Scientists in New Zealand and Australia have uncovered a new way in which bacteria store and release toxins without harming itself.
