Synthetic Molecules Hold Promise For New Family Of Anti-cancer Drugs

Prof. Shimon Gatt (left) and Dr. Arie Dagan in their laboratory at the Hebrew University--Hadassah Medical School. (Credit: Hebrew University photo by Sasson Tiram)

Synthetic molecules designed by two Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers have succeeded in reducing and even eliminating the growth of human malignant tissues in mice, while having no toxic effects on normal tissue. (source)

Caffeine Aids Golden Girls' Mental Health

Although wine may improve with age, the human body tends to falter during the so-called golden years. Among the most exasperating declines occur in memory and critical aspects of reasoning. However, downing plenty of caffeine-rich coffee—or
tea—may offer one low-cost solution for keeping aging wits sharp, a French study finds. The rub: This strategy appears to benefit only women.Karen Ritchie of the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (abbreviated in French as INSERM) in Montpellier and her colleagues recruited more than 7,000 men and women—all 65 and older—from the cities of Bordeaux, Dijon, and Montpellier. All took a battery of tests to measure how nimble their minds were. Then 2 and 4 years later, each study volunteer still living took the tests again. The scientists correlated test scores with information on each participant's diet, prescribed medicines, medical...Read More...........