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The Genetics Of Why Ovarian Cancer Treatments Fail
By using whole genome sequencing on 92 ovarian tumors, researchers have uncovered genes which confer resistance to chemotherapy.
Regular Aspirin Use Linked To Age-Related Eye Disease Risk
Regular aspirin consumption may be associated with an increased risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration, says a new study.
Fizzy Soda May Lead To Narrowing Of Retinal Arteries, Study
Scientists can already see damage in the eyes of children who have been drinking fizzy drinks and eating too many carbohydrates.
Tanning Booths Are Cancer Incubators, Researchers Say
A New South Wales government decision to ban solariums has been welcomed by University of Sydney researchers whose study contributed to the move.
Australian Researchers Discover Gene Variant That Increases Melanoma Risk
Scientists have discovered that a variant in the MITF gene - a gene responsible for regulating pigmentation and melanoma development - can significantly increase the risk of melanoma.
