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Ovarian Cancer Patients Enrolled In First-in-human Trial Of CAR T Cell Therapy

Posted in Medicine on 17th Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller

Recently published preclinical data by City of Hope scientists shows the immunotherapy is effective. Advanced ovarian cancer patients are now being enrolled in a Phase 1 first-in-human trial.

Study Finds Improved Survival For Incurable Brain Tumour, Providing 'a Crack In The Armor'

Posted in Medicine on 17th Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller

For the first time, researchers have found a potential drug candidate that improved outcomes for patients with a type of childhood brain tumor for which there are no effective treatments.

New Approach For Treatment-Resistant Breast Cancers Tested

Posted in Medicine on 16th Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller

A study provides compelling evidence that combining an investigational oral drug with standard-of-care medications reverts hormone resistance and increases Rx effectiveness in experimental models of estrogen-receptor positive (ER+) and triple-negative breast cancers (TNBC), respectively.

Study Explores The Use Of Existing Medicines To Revolutionize Cancer Treatment

Posted in Medicine on 16th Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller

The potential of repurposed drugs in uncovering novel treatment targets, potentially transforming the cancer treatment landscape and providing an effective, safe, and economical solution for cancer patients.

Biomarker To Help Improve Lung Cancer Treatment Identified

Posted in Medicine on 16th Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller

By sorting lung tumours according to specific EGFR mutations, it might be possible to create a more personalized drug protocol and achieve better results.

Interview With Beam: A Social Enterprise Where Homeless People Can Crowdfund Themselves

Posted in Business, Interviews on 8th Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller

This East London-based company’s platform lets people donate directly to a homeless person or refugee, showing the goals and progress of the campaign. It has supported 1,935 people through its platform and that 81% of people go on to find work.

Interview With Olio: An App For Sharing Food And Other Goods That Would Otherwise Be Going To Waste

Posted in Business, Interviews on 8th Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller

The London-headquartered company says more than 100 million portions of food and nine million household items have been shared on its platform.

What's Next For The Moon?

Posted in Science on 24th Jul, 2023
by Alex Muller

The moon, private space travel, and the wider solar system will all have major missions over the next 12 months.

Meta's Latest AI Model Is Free For All

Posted in Science on 24th Jul, 2023
by Alex Muller

The fact that LLaMA 2 is an open-source model will also allow external researchers and developers to probe it for security flaws, which will make it safer than proprietary models.

NASA Asteroid Impact Mission Triggers Surprise Avalanche Of Space Boulders

Posted in Science on 24th Jul, 2023
by Alex Muller

The aim was to try to knock Dimorphos slightly off its current orbit around larger asteroid Didymos, to test how capable we are of doing so in the possible event of a hazardous asteroid headed in Earth's direction.

Oxford Scientists Confirm Vegan Diet Is Massively Better For Planet

Posted in Science on 24th Jul, 2023
by Alex Muller

In the UK, meat eating declined over the decade to 2018, but in order to meet environmental targets the National Food Strategy and the UK's Climate Change Committee recommend an additional 30%-35% reduction.

Future AI Algorithms Have Potential To Learn Like Humans

Posted in Science, Software on 24th Jul, 2023
by Alex Muller

"Our work heralds a new era of intelligent machines that can learn and adapt like their human counterparts."