biology
Face shape can be determined from the genes
Posted in Medicine on 30th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
Many of the characteristics that make up a person's face, such as nose size and face width, stem from specific genetic variations, reports a team of scientists.
New method of cancer immunotherapy developed
Posted in Science on 26th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
Scientists have long known that if certain sugars are present on a tumor, it is less likely to respond well to therapies.
Google's Antiaging company Calico will use Computational Biology and Machine Learning
Posted in Science on 25th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
Calico will try to use machine learning to understand the complex biological processes involved in aging.
Most nations lack ability to deal with invasive species
Posted in Featured, Science on 25th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
The spread of non-native species threatens livelihoods and biodiversity, but the issue is worsened by global trade, travel and climate change.
PTN interviews Jo Pedro de Magalhs on his insights into cryonics and aging
Posted in Interviews on 24th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
Jo Pedro de Magalhs is a Senior Lecturer in aging at the University of Liverpool. He also has a strong interest in state-of-the art cryonics.