Stem cell test to help treat bowel cancer
(Reuters)
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Reuters - Stem cell scientists have developed a new and more accurate way of spotting aggressive forms of bowel cancer, allowing for tailored treatment that should improve patients' chances of survival.
Bowel cancer medication could help combat early-onset Parkinson's disease
Folinic acid can protect neurons in fruit flies, report scientists. The study suggests that folinic acid, which is used in medications to treat bowel cancer, can also protect neurons associated with Parkinson's disease in fruit flies. Ref. Source 2n.