Bacteria that cause strep throat and some hospital-acquired infections may save millions of lives. LSU Biological Sciences Professor, Roger Laine is working on cancer treatments using polysaccharides isolated from two different bacteria to destroy tumors.
The use of polysaccharides for cancer treatment has been researched as far back as 100 years but didn’t progress due to lack of understanding, technology, and funding
Three shark attacks off Florida coast last week sent three women to the hospital. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas curator Kristine Grzendasays worldwide there are only around 7,200 shark attacks annually so while the chances are very rare you still need to remain alert at the beach.
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With car theft on the rise in Louisiana, there have been cases where car owners have tried to either confront the thieves during the theft or later when they track down their vehicle. In some cases, the car owner has been injured or even killed. Self-defense expert Dave Newman says if you find yourself witnessing a car theft, try to document as much as you can, for example, record the incident….
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Nunez Community College in Chalmette is set to kick off a first-in-the-state associate’s program training students as entry-level wind turbine technicians. Dean of Instruction Reggie Poche hopes this program will push the state to modernize its energy sector, since…