Sergio Pistoi, giornalista scientifico e consulente

It sounds too good to be true, but two independent studies appear to show that tumours can be detected by scanning people with a hand-held device similar to the metal detectors used to frisk airline passengers. New Scientist, June 16, 2003 [READ IT] Technorati Tags: tumours, puppy, science communication

FOR the first time, cancer has been treated by removing an organ from the body, giving it radiotherapy and then re-implanting it. The out-of-body operation allows doctors to administer high doses of radiation to widespread tumours without affecting other organs. New Scientist 21 December 2002

A new sensor allows people with diabetes to monitor their glucose levels without taking blood samples. New Scientist, February 13, 1999 Technorati Tags: diabetes