biology
This Radical New Farming Method Would Replace Photosynthesis With Solar Power
Posted in Science on 2nd Nov, 2024
by Alexander Muller
Plants aside, a similar technology-in theory-could also be used for cultivating dairy and plant-based meat, although the idea hasn't been tested yet.
Exploring the promise of decentralised cancer clinical trials
Posted in Medicine, Science on 31st Oct, 2024
by Alexander Muller
The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted some of the vulnerabilities of the traditional clinical trial approach and accelerated change with some clinical trials, incorporating elements of decentralisation.
Three-drug therapy ‘doubles breast cancer survival time without progression’
Posted in Medicine, Science on 31st Oct, 2024
by Alexander Muller
Researchers found the three-drug therapy delayed disease progression by an average of 15 months compared with 7.3 months in the placebo group.
Cancer researchers and astronomers join forces in fight against disease
Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Oct, 2024
by Alexander Muller
A unique collaboration of astronomers and cancer researchers to establish the Spatial Profiling and Annotation Centre of Excellence (SPACE) to open up access to their groundbreaking cancer mapping technology and establish collaborations with other scientists to enable them to investigate tumours in 3D.
Implantable microparticles can deliver two cancer therapies at once
Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Oct, 2024
by Alexander Muller
The combination of phototherapy and chemotherapy could offer a more effective way to fight aggressive tumours.