The genetics of chronic myeloid leukemia are now well understood. Listen to researchers as they explain the path they took to their remarkable discoveries beginning over 40 years ago, in a research lab in Philadelphia.
Keywords: Gleevec, Glevec, Glevic, Glivec, imatinib, interferon, Philadelphia chromosome, BCR-Abl, cancer gene, CML, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, cancer research, Peter Nowell, Janet Rowley, translocation, translocations, mutations, Hungerford
Tracking faulty chromosomes is routine for people with chronic myeloid leukemia. Listen as experts explain why sophisticated laboratory tests that count chromosomes are important in determining how well a patient is responding to therapy.
Keywords: Gleevec, Glevec, Glevic, Glivec, imatinib, interferon, Philadelphia chromosome, BCR-Abl, cancer gene, CML, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, cancer research, translocation, translocations, mutations, cytogenetic response, molecular response, PCR, polymerase chain reaction
Germs are a fact of life and catching an infectious disease like a cold may seem inevitable. But there are simple ways to protect yourself against the spread of disease. Handwashing, keeping up with immunizations, practicing safe sex and sensible food handling are good tools in the war against contagious disease.
Keywords: Infectious disease, mumps, mumps immunization, immunization, flu, flu shot, pneumococcal, pneumoccal vaccination, vaccination, germs, colds, viruses, hand washing, disinfecting, contagious disease
Stress takes its toll by making us anxious, depressed and not able to function as fully as we'd like. What many don't know is that stress can take its toll on our healthy and may affect our risks of many different kinds of illness. Discover why handling stress is so important in living a healthy and long life.
Keywords: Stress, tension, immune system, sleep problems, insomnia, relaxation techniques, laughter, stress reducers
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