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Pancreatic Cancer Strangled by Thunder God Vine in Recent UM Research

Posted by Sam Asher (Guest) on Tue, Oct 30, 2012

An ingredient of traditional Chinese medicine is making a modern appearance in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. It’s called the Thunder God Vine, and it has been used in teas and traditional medicine for a long time. In recent years, it’s been making a name for itself in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Now, researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered Thunder God Vine’s surprising potency against pancreatic cancer.

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Tags: Midwest, University of Minnesota, Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Organic LEDs Mean Organic Leads at University of Utah

Posted by Sam Asher (Guest) on Mon, Aug 20, 2012

What comes to mind when you think of LEDs? Most people probably envision a small personal flashlight, or those little lights you put on circuit boards. At the University of Utah, physicists have developed a new type of organic LED that's cheaper, brighter, and more environmentally friendly.

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Tags: university of utah, vendor show, science research, Salt Lake City

UC Davis Protein Research Sheds Light On Immune System

Posted by Sam Asher (Guest) on Tue, Jun 26, 2012

The University of California Davis Medical Center recently discovered a new function of the body’s immune system through research on the protein HD6, also known as alpha-defensin 6. The discovery of HD6’s unique virus fighting methods helps researchers better understand how the body retaliates against bowel disease. 

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Tags: University of California Davis, Immune System, Protein Research

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