Medicine

Implantable Immunotherapy "factory" Fights Cancer Faster, More Effectively
Posted in Medicine on 31st Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
Researchers at North Carolina State University (NCSU) have developed a marshmallow-like implant that can train a patient’s immune system to fight off cancer.

No Link Between Cell Phone Use And Brain Tumors, Long-term Oxford Study Finds
Posted in Medicine on 31st Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
Drilling down into the data the researchers also saw no difference in the rates of tumours appearing on the right side of the head versus the left side of the head in daily cell phone users.

Scientists Use AI To Trace The Origins Of Psychedelic Experiences In The Brain
Posted in Medicine, Science on 31st Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
For the past several decades, psychedelics have been widely stigmatized as dangerous illegal drugs. But a recent surge of academic research into their use to treat psychiatric conditions is spurring a shift in public opinion.

Israeli Researchers Find A New, Natural Weapon For Fighting Cancer
Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
Natural antibodies found in tumours could point the way toward improved immunotherapy, according to a new Weizmann Institute study, a potential cancer breakthrough.

UK Cancer Research Studies Fell 32% In First Year Of Covid, Say Charities
Posted in Business, Medicine on 30th Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
National Cancer Research Institute says funding was hit as charity shops closed and fundraising events cancelled due to pandemic.