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Scientists discover how cancer radiotherapy can damage the brain
Posted in Medicine on 18th Dec, 2019
by Alex Muller
New research could lead to approaches that prevent brain damage.
Gene Therapy for Sickle-Cell Anemia Looks Promising, but It’s Riddled With Controversy
Posted in Medicine on 18th Dec, 2019
by Alex Muller
Gene therapy is fighting to enter mainstream medicine. With sickle cell disease, the fight is heating up.
Alzheimer’s Drugs Reverse Broader Aging
Posted in Medicine on 14th Dec, 2019
by Alex Muller
“We are now using a variety of animal models to investigate how this neuroprotective pathway regulates specific molecular aspects of mitochondrial biology, and their effects on aging and Alzheimer’s,”
Ultrasound implant helps potent cancer drug cross blood-brain barrier
Posted in Medicine on 13th Dec, 2019
by Alex Muller
The new Northwestern research demonstrates a novel, less toxic, formulation of paclitaxel, delivered in conjunction with the implanted ultrasound device results in a five-fold increase in levels of the drug reaching the brain.
NASA releases Martian water map for future astronauts
Posted in Science on 13th Dec, 2019
by Alex Muller
The single most valuable resource for manned deep space missions is water. The most obvious reason is that it's literally vital for keeping astronauts alive by providing drinking water and oxygen, but it's also important because water can be converted into rocket fuel.