Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Weekly Science Roundup

The kids are on the mend, so of course I'm sick now.  Here's something for you to chew on in the meantime:

Discovery Major Step Forward In Treating Leukemia

ScienceDaily (2008-01-20) -- Researchers have discovered for the first time a pathway that makes cancerous leukemia cells resistant to treatment. The discovery is the first stage in the development of new drugs that could significantly improve survival rates for leukemia sufferers.

Lack Of Training For Children's Medicines Prescribing May Increase Risk Of Error
ScienceDaily (2008-01-20) -- Researchers have discovered for the first time a pathway that makes cancerous leukemia cells resistant to treatment. The discovery is the first stage in the development of new drugs that could significantly improve survival rates for leukemia sufferers.

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