biology

Genetically modifying T-cells cuts blood cancer progression by 74%, trial finds

Posted in Medicine on 14th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

A revolutionary blood cancer treatment that genetically modifies patient cells to fight the disease cuts the risk of it progressing by 74%, a world-first clinical trial has found.

More women with breast cancer are living longer, according to new research

Posted in Medicine on 14th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/new-research-shows-more-women-with-breast-cancer-are-living-longer/

Michelle Mitchell: Cancer is a fixable problem

Posted in Science on 14th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research UK, explains the outlook on future cancer treatments.

New trials show increased survival rates for a range of cancers

Posted in Medicine on 14th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

A roundup of some of the most promising announcements at a meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Mixing volcanic ash with meteorites may have jump-started life on Earth

Posted in Science on 26th May, 2023
by Alex Muller

Inactive volcanoes have already been spotted in other places like Jupiter's moon Io and Europa-a strong contender for extraterrestrial life since it holds a liquid water ocean underneath its icy surface.