Functional genomics of colon and kidney carcinomas
These new projects are dealing with the use of DNA microarrays to define genes relevant for tumor biology and clinical outcome. A central gene...
FDA : New oral contraceptive approved
Wyeth has received an approvable letter from the FDA for its oral contraceptive Lybrel, stating that the drug candidate cannot be approved until additional...
“Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize” – (FACT SHEET)
1. IDEALS AND OBJECTIVES
The spread of infectious diseases presents a common threat to all humankind. Mindful that Africa faces this scourge most acutely, the...
Fungus compounds may slow prostate cancer
A new development in the fight against cancer: Recent research at the University of Haifa found that molecules found in common fungus Ganoderma lucidum...
Background of the Prize and future events
- 2nd May 2006 : During his visit to Ghana, Prime Minister Koizumi elaborated on the concept of the Prize in the joint press...
Dental Researchers Test No-Needle Anesthesia, No-Drilling Cavity Care
Imagine having a decayed tooth repaired, painlessly, without drilling or shots of anesthesia to numb the area. Wishful thinking? Not if two studies being...
Fungus compounds may slow prostate cancer
A new development in the fight against cancer: Recent research at the University of Haifa found that molecules found in common fungus Ganoderma lucidum...
WiPeer, for direct communication Between computers
The software, called WiPeer, connects computers in a range of tens of meters (up to 200 meters), without the need for an intermediary; in...
Egyptian Scientist Discovers Bacteria to Purify Sewage in Seven Minutes
The Cabinet has approved a national project to solve sewage pollution by purifying it through "amazing" bacteria which completely purify water in seven minutes....
A new two-punch strategy against HIV successfully tested in the laboratory
Scientists Devise Approach that Stops HIV at Earliest Stage of Infection
Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute have developed a new two-punch strategy against HIV...
