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Huge Genetic Study Suggests Alcohol Accelerates Biological Aging and Cognitive Decline
Posted in Medicine, Science on 28th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
Various studies have revealed that alcohol permanently damages DNA, directly causes cancer, contributes to cognitive decline and early-onset dementia, and can shrink the brain to the equivalent of 10 years of aging.
Diabetes Breakthrough Restores Insulin Production Using Existing Drug
Posted in Medicine on 26th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
In principle, a single course of this kind of drug over a few days could replace the need for regular insulin shots in diabetics.
New Discovery Could Lead to Improved Cancer Treatment
Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
The finding could improve cancer immunotherapy, a promising therapy that targets cancer cells using the body’s own immune system rather than radiation.
Scientists gain unprecedented insight into the key properties of antibody needed to combat cancer
Posted in Medicine on 18th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
The findings have enabled the Southampton team to design antibodies to activate important receptors on immune cells to "fire them up" and deliver more powerful anti-cancer effects.
Plant compound effective against lung cancer in laboratory setting
Posted in Medicine on 18th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer in the world, with 1.8 million people dying from the condition in 2020.