university of hong kong
Multiple Tooth Loss Could Indicate Cognitive Impairment
Remind grandma to brush regularly! The loss of eight or more teeth in elderly stroke patients has been linked to poorer cognitive function.
Air Pollution Linked To Other Cancers, Not Just Lung
Long-term exposure to ambient fine particulate matter such as PM2.5 has been linked to increased risk of mortality for a range of cancers.
Attacking Tumors With Salmonella ‘Warheads’
The bacterium that causes dreaded food poisoning can be engineered to target tumors and inhibit their growth, while also delivering drugs.
Just How Far Away Are Planetary Nebulae?
Astronomers have developed a method to more accurately estimate distances between the Earth and fascinating space phenomena known as planetary nebulae.
Anti-Cancer Drug Efficiently Synthesized In The Lab
Cortistatin A inhibits cancer tumors from growing blood vessels, but is difficult to harvest from nature. Now, researchers have fully synthesized it in high-yield quantities.
Asian Universities Hold Their Own In QS Rankings Report
Asian universities account for 16 percent of the top 50 spots in this year's QS World University Rankings by Subject report.
Incisionless Robotic Surgery Makes The Cut
The internally powered novel surgical robotic system can successfully perform single-incision or natural orifice surgery.
Antioxidants Promote The Growth Of Liver Cancer Cells
Although assumed by many to prevent cancer, antioxidants actually promote the growth of liver cancer cells, researchers say.
Probiotics Shown To Suppress Liver Cancer In Mice
A special probiotic mixture has been shown to significantly reduce tumor size in mouse models with liver cancer.
