biology
OVC Cancer Breakthrough Leads to Human Clinical Trials
Posted in Science on 16th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
The findings apply to many types of cancer, including breast cancer, leukemia, prostate cancer and osteosarcoma (bone cancer), and tumors in the brain, liver and skin.
Scientists warn of 'unsafe' decline in biodiversity
Posted in Featured, Science on 15th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
Ecosystems depend on the biological diversity within them to function.
Allen Brain Observatory launched
Posted in Science on 14th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
The Allen Institute is known for its comprehensive brain atlases, high-quality data sets revealing where genes are expressed and how cells and connections are arranged.
A supernova might have abetted a mass extinction on earth
Posted in Science on 13th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
An exploding star hundreds of light-years from Earth may have played a role in a minor mass extinction that happened 2.59 million years ago.
Michael Greve Commits $10 Million to the SENS project (life extension research)
Posted in Medicine on 13th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
'I think we should have more people contribute to the step-by-step creation of cures for the root causes of all age-related diseases.'