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What is Systems Biology?

This new way of looking at the biological sciences has revolutionized biology and medicine, with its de-emphasis on reductionism, in favor of a more integrated approach.

Published by Emma Lloyd (11,876 pts

) on Dec 15, 2008 to
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Systems Biology may Speed up the Drug Design Process

Few scientific breakthroughs end up producing new treatments for human diseases, but a systems biology approach to science may help change that.

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) on Dec 15, 2008 to
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Dieting during Flu Season Could Make you Sicker

Cutting calories during the winter might increase your risk of getting flu – or make your symptoms more severe if you do get it.

Published by Emma Lloyd (11,876 pts

) on Dec 15, 2008 to
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Winter is Flu Season, But What About Summer?

Winter seems to be the time when colds and flu are most common, but in summer, it’s bacterial infections that you should watch out for.

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) on Dec 15, 2008 to
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Washing your Hands, and other Tips to Reduce your Chances of Getting Flu

Getting flu is something we all try to avoid. There’s one crucial thing that can help hugely – but few people are aware of it.

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) on Dec 15, 2008 to
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Anti-Cancer Applications of Nanotechnology: Drug Delivery

Nanotechnology is advanced rapidly, with applications in medical research as well as non-medical fields such as electronics. Across the world, many research teams are exploring the anti-cancer potential of nanotechnology.

Published by Emma Lloyd (11,876 pts

) on Nov 29, 2008 to
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Xenotransplantation: Animal Organ Donors for Human Recipients

Animal organs transplanted into human bodies? Sounds impossible, but in fact it’s not at all far-fetched.

Published by Emma Lloyd (11,876 pts

) on Nov 27, 2008 to
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Scientists grow Prostate using Mouse Stem Cells

Grow-your-own replacement organs are closer than ever…not quite, but the latest in stem cell research is definitely exciting.

Published by Emma Lloyd (11,876 pts

) on Nov 25, 2008 to
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Does Nanotechnology have the Potential to be Dangerous?

Nanotechnology may one day revolutionize the field of medicine (among others), but in the meantime, should we be concerned about the possible toxic side effects of using this new technology?

Published by Emma Lloyd (11,876 pts

) on Nov 25, 2008 to
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Introduction to Nanotechnology

Once firmly in the realm of science fiction, nanotechnology is becoming a reality – but what is it exactly?

Published by Emma Lloyd (11,876 pts

) on Nov 25, 2008 to
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