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Scientists Identify New Driver For Rare Type Of Liver Cancer

Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller

To identify potential targets for new therapies, a team of researchers searched for the cellular origin of these tumours.

New ‘Parp Inhibitors’ Could Prevent Certain Tumours Appearing

Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller

Breakthrough research could see some genetic cancers neutralised before they take hold and is already being used for people at risk.

Diet, Smoking And Other Risk Factors Cause Almost Half Of Cancer Deaths

Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller

The leading risk factors globally for cancer deaths for both sexes were smoking, followed by alcohol use and high BMI.

Olaparib For High-risk, Early-stage Breast Cancer Approved In Europe

Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller

Early clinical trials of olaparib, led by researchers from the ICR and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, then showed that olaparib was effective for patients with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations in their tumours.

ICR Welcomes MHRA Approval Of 'search And Destroy' Prostate Cancer Treatment

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller

'Lu-PSMA represents a whole new class of treatment for advanced prostate cancer. It’s fantastic news that the MHRA have approved this cutting-edge treatment for eligible patients in the UK'

Study Reveals How ’free Radicals’ Drive Cell Division, Uncovering A Potential New Way To Target Cancer

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller

The findings from this study uncover a possible new therapeutic target for discovering drugs against CDK2, opening up new research opportunities to explore ways to treat certain cancers more effectively.

Interview With Rocket Lab Founder Peter Beck

Posted in Interviews, Science on 29th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller

Long Beach-based Rocket Lab is a launch services and space systems company that provides frequent access to space for civil, defence and commercial customers.

Researchers Achieve Fusion Energy Record

Posted in Science on 28th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller

Researchers have exceeded the current record for generating energy from a nuclear fusion reaction. It’s a big step toward solving the world power consumption crisis.

Russia To Walk Away From International Space Station After 2024

Posted in Science on 28th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller

The International Space Station will lose Russian support after 2024.

Moon Caves May Offer Year-Round Comfortable Temperatures

Posted in Science on 28th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller

Scientists have measured the temperature in a moon pit in the Mare Tranquillitatis, and found it to be quite comfortable.

Huge Genetic Study Suggests Alcohol Accelerates Biological Aging And Cognitive Decline

Posted in Medicine, Science on 28th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller

Various studies have revealed that alcohol permanently damages DNA, directly causes cancer, contributes to cognitive decline and early-onset dementia, and can shrink the brain to the equivalent of 10 years of aging.

DeepMind Gave An AI 'Intuition' By Training It Like A Baby

Posted in Science, Software on 28th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller

The new study builds upon our early months in life as a rich resource for developing AI with common sense.