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Genetically altered mosquitoes help fight malaria

One of the major public health issues of the developing world is the spread of malaria, a disease that afflicts about 500 million people and kills between one and three million people worldwide each year.… Post the First Comment

"Gene locks" allow scientists to target cells

Hopkins scientists have reported a novel method of killing specific populations of cells that could have important applications to cancer and virus therapies.… Post the First Comment

Genetic disorder helps protect from cancer

Down syndrome abnormality can decrease colon cancer rates

In an unexpected new experiment, scientists from the Hopkins School of Medicine and colleagues at Ohio State University have shown that mice with a relatively common chromosomal abnormality have a decreased rate of intestinal cancer.… Post the First Comment

Survey pinpoints stigma against HIV/AIDS

Countries in which infections are widespread may have fewer preconceptions about HIV patients

Shame, blame and fear of social isolation have caused many individuals in communities around the world to ignore HIV/AIDS until it is too late.… 7 Comments

Discovery helps answer how stem cells act

In a recent journal article, researchers from the Hopkins School of Medicine's Institute of Cell Engineering (ICE) show that cellular markers of embryonic germ cell (EGC) pluripotency are also expressed on primordial germ cells (PGC) in the human fetal ovary. Post a comment

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