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POSTED September 5, 2011 - 15:15 | POSTED BY Simmy Mishra

Genetic circuit kills cancer cells using unique microRNAs

In what could be a breakthrough in fight against cancer, a group of scientists have proposed a bio-logical circuit designed made of genes to target specific cancer cells without affecting the healthy ones.

To create a vector that is capable of recognizing the cancerous cells and killing it post mark-up, a study led by Yaakov Benson and Laura Prochazka from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Zuri

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Must Have Medical Tests For Women
As a woman, undoubtedly, your to-do list would probably be longer than Great Wall of China, and you may think of giving things like medical screenings and health check-ups a skip. But your negligence might cost you more than anticipated.
by Lisa Anderson - June 4, 2011

Here's a list of the most important medical tests that every woman should have for regular maintenance for health and to keep diseases at bay.

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POSTED October 18, 2010 - 12:43 | POSTED BY neha gupta

8 types of virus responsible for 90% of cervical cancers

Scientists have identified eight types of human papillomavirus (HPV), responsible for causing more than 90 percent of cervical cancer cases in women.

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The 8 HPV types ought to be the main targets for the next generation of vaccines, the researchers suggest.

Vaccines against HPV strains that can cause cervical cancer are already being manufactured by Drugmakers GlaxoSmithKline and Merck & Co.

The second most common cancer in women worldwide, cervical cancer is projected to kill almost 328,000 people this year.

Eighty percent of the cervical cancer cases, caused by high-risk and sexually transmitted types of HPV, now occur in developing countries.

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