September 3, 2012
Public Health: Prevention comes of age
Sub-Saharan countries lag behind in screening and treatment for human papillomavirus. But national efforts and the introduction of low-tech methods could change that. (Nature)
Monthly Archives: September 2012
September 3, 2012
Indians are turning to genetics to assess likelihood of falling victim to diseases
Both Deepa and Aryan are part of a small but growing number of Indians having their genetic makeup mapped through a simple test that costs less than Rs 10,000. They are turning to genetics to assess the likelihood of falling … Read More
September 3, 2012
Scientists grow lung cells from CF patients in lab
Researchers have produced lung cells in the lab using stem cells grown from the skin of patients with cystic fibrosis – a tool they believe can be used to test drugs that might overcome the debilitating, life-shortening condition. (The Star … Read More
September 1, 2012
A New Issue of Journal of Medical Ethics is now available
A new issue of The Journal of Medical Ethics (1 September 2012; Vol. 38, No. 9) is now available in print and online. This issue is given primarily to genetic testing. Â Articles include: Predictive genetic testing in minors for late-onset … Read More
