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New STI testing 'makes things more accessible'
Oxford and Elgin County residents can now get results for sexually transmitted disease tests online or at a local LifeLabs facility
DNA from donor cells a key indicator of survival rates for transplant recipients
Detecting ‘mixed chimerism’ in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients as early as one month after their donor stem cell transplant is linked to a higher risk of their cancer returning. This early detection could mean improved survival rates through early intervention and also supports a more personalized treatment approach for patients.
The Value of Conferences in Scientific Collaboration
Discover how scientific conferences—both in-person and virtual—boost collaboration, foster networking, and enhance interdisciplinary research opportunities.
UK Scientists Identify New Blood Type and Crack 50-Year-Old Mystery
Findings could lead to new clinical laboratory tests to screen for individuals with increased risk of blood transfusion complications
Study uncovers how UTIs cause painful bladder sensitivity
New insights into what causes the painful and disruptive symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) could offer hope for improved treatment.
Breakthrough in Childhood Brain Cancer Research Could Heal Treatment-Resistant Tumors, Keep Them in Remission
Brain cancer is the second-leading cause of death in children in the developed world. For the children who survive, standard treatments have long-term impacts on their development and quality of life, particularly in small children and infants.
KAIST team discovers molecular switch to reverse cancer cells
Professor Kwang-Hyun Cho's research team has recently been highlighted for their work on developing an original technology for cancer reversal treatment that does not kill cancer cells but only changes their characteristics to reverse them to a state similar to normal cells. This time, they have succeeded in revealing for the first time that a molecular switch that can induce cancer reversal at the moment when normal cells change into cancer cells is hidden in the genetic network.
LifeLabs introduces Vitamin D Health (25-Hydroxy) Kit
LifeLabs will introduce the Vitamin D Health (25-Hydroxy) Kit as part of our At Home Kit Program to provide Ontarians with a flexible, convenient option for monitoring their Vitamin D levels or understanding their risk of deficiency, improving overall health outcomes.
Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D slow biological aging in older adults
Many people would like to delay or even stop the aging process. Previous clinical studies have shown that a reduced calorie intake can slow down the aging process in humans.
Optical Fiber Sensor Accurately Detects Arsenic in Drinking Water
New cost-effective tool paves the way for household water quality monitoring, helping combat arsenic contamination
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