In a mouse model of contact dermatitis, preventative application of a cream containing SYM2081 (right image) reduced skin swelling compared to placebo (left image). – credit: Daniel Kaplan / SWNS A new way to treat common inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema is on the horizon, according to a new study. American researchers found that … Read more
Nan Zhang (left) studies cancerous tumors in the laboratory – Courtesy of the Wistar Institute A new combination led to tumor regression in preclinical laboratory trials by scientists at the nonprofit Wistar Institute in Philadelphia. Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecological cancer, with low survival rates because it is naturally resistant to chemotherapy, so its … Read more
Time is running out to ensure mailed holiday items arrive on time. An estimated 2.2 billion packages will be shipped this holiday season, according to ShipMatrix Inc. The last day for FedEx Ground Economy is Friday, December 13 and Wednesday, December 18 is the deadline for US Postal Service ground and first class mail. Procrastinators … Read more
Dale Vince, the activist and entrepreneur, has accused the Guardian’s owners of telling “a complete lie” about his interest in taking control of The Observer. Speaking to Sky News, Mr Vince, who has numerous interests in green energy and owns Forest Green Rovers football club, said his discussions with Guardian Media Group (GMG) had been … Read more
The owners of Scotland’s only oil refinery have rejected a US-led approach to a possible takeover bid months before its planned closure. Sky News has learned that a consortium believed to be led by Robert McKee, a veteran of the US energy industry, has written to Petroineos, owner of the Grangemouth site, to express its … Read more