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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.

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.