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Anastrozole May Help Prevent Breast Cancer

Researchers have found a drug that is effective in preventing breast cancer, according to a new study.

Senhwa Biosciences Raises US$17m For Cancer Clinical Trials

Senhwa Biosciences has raised an additional US$17 million in Series B financing to drive its anticancer agents through critical clinical trials.

Study: Probiotics Not Effective For Preventing Childhood Asthma

Taking probiotics during pregnancy or giving them to infants doesn't prevent asthma, according to a new study.

A Simple Eye Test For Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have developed a new instrument called the TrueField to accurately measure the pupil responses of patients with multiple sclerosis.

Worm-Like Nanoparticles More Deadly To Breast Cancer

Cylindrical shaped nanoparticles are seven times more deadly than traditional spherical ones when delivering drugs to breast cancer cells, according to a study.

Stomach ‘Clock’ Tells Us To Eat At Specific Times Of The Day

Researchers have discovered the first evidence that the nerves in the stomach act as a circadian clock, limiting food intake to specific times of the day.

C3a-Like Small Molecule To Replace Expensive Protein Therapeutics

Researchers in Australia have pioneered a drug development technique that could pave the way for a new class of low-cost medicines.

Asian Countries Top Latest PISA Survey

Asian countries outperform the rest of the world in the latest PISA survey which evaluates the knowledge and skills of 15-year-olds.

BioPen To Help Surgeons Deliver Cells Into Site Of Injury

A handheld “bio pen” may someday be used by surgeons to deliver live cells directly to damaged and diseased bone material.