Circulating tumour cells (CTCs) could predict survival rates in breast cancer patients, according to an original study

The study found that patients with at least five CTCs detected straight after surgery have a four-fold increase in the risk of recurrence and a three-fold increase in risk of death.

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Scientists have discovered the genetic cause of a birth defect known as Hamamy syndrome, which may also lead to insights into common ailments such as heart disease, osteoporosis, blood disorders and possibly sterility.

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Researchers in America have found that the urine dipstick test can accurately predict renal failure in sepsis patients.

Henry Ford Hospital researchers made the discovery by taking data from 328 sepsis patients with no previous history of protein in the urine. Read the rest of this entry »

An ancient facet of a math problem could have implications for cancer treatment, secure wireless networks, microelectronics and demolitions, according to researchers at the University of Michigan and the University of Connecticut.

The math problem dates back to Sanskrit scrolls, but has only just been exposed by nanotechnology researchers. Read the rest of this entry »

A team of researchers in the US have developed a technique whereby genetically modified stem cells are used to shield healthy bone marrow from the damaging effects of chemotherapy.

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