Articles written by Cecile Le Page
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A New Blood Test For Ovarian Cancer Diagnostics
More than 20,000 women a year are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Diagnosing ovarian cancer in women at an early stage will save thousands of lives.
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Growth Rate of Ovarian Tumors
A new study evaluates the growth rate of ovarian tumors before they are clinically apparent and estimates the challenge of screening tests to detect tumors early.
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Nanocomplexes Drive Immune Cells Against Tumor
Scientists discover a new strategy to drive immune cells against ovarian cancer tumor using siRNA encapsulated in polyethylenimine-based nanoparticles.
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Three Tuna Recipes
These are three very different recipes, from easy preparation (pepper tuna) to more sophisticated preparation (marinated and onion tuna).
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Hachis Parmentier Recipe
A very easy recipe made with minced meat and potatoes. Traditionally made with left over meat, this a popular and economical family meal. Serve it with green salad.
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A New Gene, NRXN3, Is Associated with Obesity
A new mutation in a gene that is active in the central nervous system and named neurexin 3 has been associated with increased risk for obesity.
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A Novel Oral Drug For Ovarian Cancer Patients
A study presented at the 2009 ASCO meeting, shows the efficiency and low toxicity of a new inhibitor of the PARP protein, in patients resistant to standard chemotherapy.
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Fun For Kids Around Victoria
In and around Victoria, BC are some educational sites offering activities for young children and parents.
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Differentiation of Regulatory T Lymphocytes
A new study reveals an important role of the mTOR protein in the molecular events that lead to the differentiation T helper cells.
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Colorful Summer Salad Recipes
Here are presented some simple and classic summer salads.
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How Tumor Cells Survive Dietary Restriction
A new study helps understand why calorie-restricted diet protects against some types of cancer and not the others.
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Orange Ginger Cod Loins
This is an easy and very quick recipe with a sophisticated taste. Ideal for guests when do not have time for advance preparation.
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Personalized therapy for Metastatic Lung Cancer
A recent study published in May 2009, reports the efficiency of personalized chemotherapy based on the genetic profile of patients affected by non-small cell lung cancer.
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Age-Related Gene Expression
A team of American and Portuguese researchers has compared and compiled several genetic studies to identify genes and mechanisms associated with aging.
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Two Easy Thai Soup Recipes
Excellent and nutritive, these two Thai soups can be served as a starter or a main dish. Easy to include in your lunch bag or for a light complete healthy dinner.
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Action Video Games Improve Vision
A team of American and Israelite scientists has published a new study showing a positive secondary effect of action video game: Video games enhance some visual function.
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The Easiest Recipe For an Easter Chocolate Cake
Perfect to celebrate Easter, this is one of the easiest recipes you can find for a delicious chocolate cake. People that do not cook often will find this recipe so easy.
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Fun for Kids in Victoria, BC
Victoria in British Colombia (Canada) is small city and it is also a child-friendly place where you will find a lot of things to enjoy with your young children.
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Parental Age May Affect Children's Intelligence
Increasing maternal age is associated with better performance on intelligence tests of children, while increasing paternal age is associated with a poorer performance.
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New Risk Factors of Postpartum Depression
A new study clearly highlights social risk factors in a national Swedish population. New research will help find causes and prevent this dramatic illness.
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Genetic Variants Found in Different Cancers
New technologies help researchers find common genetic mutations in different cancers.
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Anti-Tumor Immunotherapy for Brain Cancer
American researchers have developed an immunotherapy to attack glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor in mice by activating a specific type of immune cells
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Immune T Cells Involved in Parkinson's Disease
Using a mouse animal model, French researchers reveals the unexpected involvement of a particular class of immune cells in the development of Parkinson's disease.
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New Drug for Insomnia After Sleep-Time Shift
A recent study shows that Tasimelteon, an agonist of melatonin, can be highly effective for treating symptoms of sleep disorders due to jet-lag or shift-work
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Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Is Not One Disease
A recent study highlights the importance of considering different subtypes of epithelial ovarian cancer for better clinical management and decision.
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Common Genetic Forms for Different Cancers
Twelve genetic variants, also called single nucleotide polymorphisms, known as risk factors of prostate cancer, have also been analyzed in ovarian and breast cancers.
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Emergence of a Resistant Form of Aspergillus
European scientists have investigated the prevalence and spread of azole resistance, an effective anti-fungal, in Aspergillus Fumigatus isolates.
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Decoding of a Acute Myeloid Leukemia Genome
American scientists have for the first time, decoded the whole genome of a typical cancer : A Acute Myeloid Leukemia of a woman carrying a deadly form of the disease.
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Understand Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is the most common type of ovarian cancer and is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related death in women.
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Diet Controls Enzyme Regulating Cancer and Aging
Dr Dean Ornish and Dr Jennifer Daubenmier, reported that major lifestyle changes could increase levels of telomerase, an enzyme that protects cells from aging and cancer
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Growth Factor Can Delay Aging
On October 28th, 2008, French scientists reported that Insulin Growth Factor (IGF) receptors in brain alter body metabolism and delay age-related mortality
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Oral Contraceptives and Gynecologic Cancers
Oral contraceptives, are well known for effective birth control. As it turns out oral contraceptive may have another role to play in women's health.
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New Gene Linked to Macular Degeneration
On October 2008, British scientists showed a strong association between age-related macular degeneration and the SerpinG1 gene, a gene implicated in the immune system.
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Gene Expression of Metastatic Breast Cancer
A new molecular approach is used to classify breast cancers and predict which patients have tumors that are likely to become metastatic.
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Women Science Nobel Prize Winners
On Monday, October 6th, 2008, Françoise Barré-Sinoussi won the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine, adding another woman to the list of Nobel Prize winners.
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Marital Behavior and Genetics
A new study has analyzed the marital behavior of men and women and found a correlation between their behavior and a certain form of the vasopressin receptor gene.
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