About Author: Eliana Tacconi
Posts by Eliana Tacconi
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![Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) should be redefined as an infectious disease, argues Dr Turhan Canli, Associate Professor of Psychology and Radiology at Stony Brook University, […]](/wp-content/themes/arras/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Could Depression be Infectious?")
Could Depression be Infectious?
Posted on November 16, 2014 | No CommentsMajor Depressive Disorder (MDD) should be redefined as an infectious disease, argues Dr Turhan Canli, Associate Professor of Psychology and Radiology at Stony Brook University, […] -
![Scientists at the California Institute of Technology have developed a way to make the bodies of dead mice completely transparent. The research, published in the […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NEWSICON2-115x115.png "Transparent Mouse set to Transform Study & Diagnosis of Human Disease")
Transparent Mouse set to Transform Study & Diagnosis of Human Disease
Posted on August 5, 2014 | 1 CommentScientists at the California Institute of Technology have developed a way to make the bodies of dead mice completely transparent. The research, published in the […] -
Novel Microparticle-Based Therapeutic Approach Could Limit Tissue Damage Following Heart Attack
Posted on January 27, 2014 | No CommentsAn innovative therapeutic approach could limit damage caused by heart attacks if provided within 24 hours, according to research published in Science Translational Medicine this […] -
Oesophageal Cancer: Pre-Operative Chemotherapy Benefits “More Patients Than Previously Thought”
Posted on January 5, 2014 | No CommentsGiving pre-operative chemotherapy during the treatment of oesophageal cancer confers a survival benefit in more patients than previously thought, according to recent research. Scientists and […] -
Bioengineered Blood Vessels Successfully Used in Kidney Dialysis
Posted on November 24, 2013 | No CommentsBioengineered blood vessels have been successfully used in kidney dialysis, according to preliminary data reported this month. The multi-centre study, launched almost a year ago, […] -
Cadherin-11 in Cancer and Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Common Target for Treatment
Posted on November 18, 2013 | No CommentsCadherin-11, a cell adhesion molecule which enables cells to ‘stick together’, is associated with many cancers and with the inflammatory disease rheumatoid arthritis. Scientists in […] -
‘Organ-Sparing’ Endoscopy Procedure shown to be as effective as Oesophagus Removal in Cancer Patients
Posted on November 9, 2013 | No CommentsA minimally invasive endoscopy technique is a viable alternative to major surgery, according to research published this month. Conventionally, even early stage oesophageal cancer has […] -
One step closer to effective personalised medicine?
Posted on August 16, 2013 | No CommentsResearch published in Science this month has shown that pluripotent cells can be generated from skin cells using nothing but a cocktail of chemicals. The […]
