Medicine
Anti-aging Drug Extends Life Up To 25%, Staves Off Frailty And Disease
Posted in Medicine, Science on 23rd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
Research from Duke-NUS Medical School shows blocking the protein interleukin-11 (IL-11), can potentially extend lifespan, improve health, and reduce age-related decline.
Nanorobot With Hidden Weapon Kills Cancer Cells
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed nanorobots that target and kill cancer cells in mice by activating a hidden peptide weapon in the acidic environment of tumors, significantly reducing tumor growth without harming healthy cells, as published in Nature Nanotechnology.
Already 30 Minutes Of Exercise Increases The Proportion Of Tumor-killing White Blood Cells In Blood
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
A study from the University of Turku shows that a 30-minute exercise session increases the proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in the bloodstream of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, potentially enhancing the body's ability to fight cancer.
AI Model Finds The Cancer Clues At Lightning Speed
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed an AI model that rapidly and accurately detects cancer by analyzing glycans, significantly accelerating the glycan analysis process and potentially discovering new biomarkers, as detailed in Nature Methods.
Cuts To Processed Meat Intake Bring A Range Of Health Benefits
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
A study by researchers suggests that reducing processed meat consumption by one-third could prevent over 350,000 diabetes cases in the US over a decade, along with tens of thousands of fewer cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer cases.