In the The Demon in the Machine, physicist Paul Davies argues that what’s missing in the definition of life is…
Targeted agents in cancer
Non-cytotoxic systemic treatments are a major component of systemic anti-cancer treatment. Targeted therapies are used to treat multiple tumour sites…
Hormonal therapy for cancer
Hormone therapy is an effective and non-toxic therapy for oestrogen and progesterone receptor-positive breast cancer and for prostate cancer. Serum…
Principles of systemic anticancer therapy
Cytotoxic chemotherapy remains an important component of anticancer therapy. However, newer ‘targeted agents’ and immunotherapy are emerging as more effective…
Medical News Today: What are the symptoms of throat cancer?
Throat cancer is a rare form of cancer. This article outlines the symptoms and signs of throat cancer, as well…
Artificial muscle sheets transform stem cells into bone
Specifically programmed materials can, under specific conditions, encourage stem cells to transform into bone cells. To do this, scientists implemented…
Long-term memory performance depends upon gating system
Why do we remember some experiences for our entire lives but quickly forget others? The brain is constantly deciding which…
Genetic anomaly associated with poor response to common asthma treatment
A new study has uncovered a genetic anomaly associated with poor response to a common asthma treatment. The findings showed…
Biological clock is key to reducing heart damage from radiation therapy
A new study suggests that the biological clock is involved in heart toxicity from radiation therapy and could be harnessed…
How Insects Cope When Blood Rushes to Their Heads
Grasshoppers have to deal with blood pressure issues when they are upside down.