biology
Existing drug that offers dormancy over death may be better for combatting cancer
Posted in Medicine on 29th Apr, 2019
by Alex Muller
"It's designed for people with chronic disease so that they can take it for a long time. So, we think fostamatinib is a perfect candidate for this kind of years-long 'lock-'n'-block' type of approach."
Odor receptors in taste cells suggest you can smell with your tongue
Posted in Science on 27th Apr, 2019
by Alex Muller
"This may lead to the development of odor-based taste modifiers that can help combat the excess salt, sugar, and fat intake associated with diet-related diseases such as obesity and diabetes."
Search to uncover genetic secrets of sarcoma
Posted in Highlights from UCL, Medicine on 17th Feb, 2019
by Alex Muller
Sarcoma Genomics England Clinical Interpretation Partnership (GeCIP), aims to find answers to some of the most fundamental questions about this type of cancer.
Support for Human Gene Editing to Fix Diseases in Latest Poll
Posted in Breakthrough Stories, Science on 31st Dec, 2018
by Alex Muller
There is about 70% support among Americans to use human gene editing to cure or correct diseases.
NASA Gives Us Sugar in Space to Confirm Building Blocks of Life are Everywhere
Posted in Science on 26th Dec, 2018
by Alex Muller
We dont yet know whether life is common in the universe, but were pretty sure the presence of lifes building blocks is not a limiting factor