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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.

Why A New Method Of Growing Food On Mars Matters More On Earth

Posted in Science on 18th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller

Solutions like greenhouses developed for colonizing other worlds could be deployed in drought-ravaged areas on Earth.

One test to detect multiple cancers – where are we now?

Posted in Medicine, Science on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller

Most cancers diagnosed at an earlier stage have a better prognosis. Detecting and diagnosing cancer earlier can mean there are more treatment options for patients and, ultimately, can help people survive cancer and lead longer, better lives.

‘Off the charts’: the key breakthroughs giving new hope in treating cancer

Posted in Medicine, Science on 11th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller

World’s largest cancer conference in Chicago shares ‘impressive’ findings in vaccines, drug trials and AI.

Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK

Posted in Medicine, Science on 11th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller

A cancer charity is warning people to do more to protect themselves from the sun as the number of melanoma skin-cancer cases in the UK continues to rise.