british scientists

UK scientists grow super broccoli

Headlines from the Associated Press  Wed, 10/26/2011 - 00:17

LONDON (AP) -- Popeye might want to consider switching to broccoli. British scientists recently unveiled a new breed of the vegetable that experts say packs a big nutritional punch....


 

UK scientists 'develop vCJD test'

BBC News | Health | World Edition  Wed, 02/02/2011 - 19:22

A blood test to detect vCJD has been developed by British scientists who say it could identify healthy people who are carriers of the disease.


 

UK scientists create new test for mad cow disease

Headlines from the Associated Press  Wed, 02/02/2011 - 18:08

LONDON (AP) -- British scientists have developed a preliminary blood test that could one day be used to detect the proteins that cause the human form of mad cow disease, according to a new study....


 

Scientist create genetically modified chickens that can't transm...

NYDailyNews.com - Health - NY Daily News  Fri, 01/14/2011 - 12:19

British scientists have developed genetically modified (GM) chickens that cannot transmit bird flu infections -- a step that in future could reduce the risk of avian flu spreading and causing deadly epidemics in humans.


 

Aspirin may cut cancer deaths, but caution urged

Headlines from the Associated Press  Mon, 12/06/2010 - 21:26

LONDON (AP) -- A new report from British scientists suggests that long-term, low-dose aspirin use may modestly reduce the risk of dying of certain cancers, though experts warn the study isn't strong enough to recommend healthy people start taking a pill that can cause bleeding and other problems....


 

UK starts study on using human DNA in animals

Headlines from the Associated Press  Mon, 11/09/2009 - 18:33

LONDON (AP) -- British scientists begin a new study on Tuesday to consider how human DNA is used in animal experiments and to determine what the boundaries of such controversial science might be....


 

AAO: Top-Down Cruising May Harm Hearing (CME/CE)

MedPage Today Surgery  Wed, 10/07/2009 - 10:40

SAN DIEGO (MedPage Today) -- Cruising down the highway in a sleek convertible, with the wind blowing in your hair, may sound like the ideal road trip -- but it could harm your hearing, British scientists said.