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Exposing Tumors To Bacteria Transforms Immune Cells To Fight Cancer

The team of scientists discovered that injecting inactivated samples of the Staphylococcus aureus microbe into the tumour microenvironment – the area surrounding the tumour – flips the protective function of neutrophils.

Cancer Vaccines – Where Are We?

Vaccinations (vaccines) have been a game changer in the medical world and human health. They’ve helped protect us from measles and mumps, polio, and most recently COVID-19. They’ve even eradicated smallpox, one of the deadliest diseases in human history. Can they do something similar for cancer?

Scientists Discover A New Way To Help Prevent Breast Cancer ‘time Bomb’

“This is an exciting stride forward in our understanding of advanced breast cancer – and how and why breast cancer cells form secondary tumours in the lungs."

Scientists Reveal A Potential New Approach To Treating Liver Cancer

A potential new approach against liver cancer that could lead to the development of a new class of anticancer drugs.

Interview With The Famous ChatGPT AI

We conducted this interview about AI with ChatGPT, and were very impressed with its ability to engage in convincing and informative natural language dialogue. See these amazing answers below:

A Small Patch Can Turn Quiet Or Silent Words Of A Stroke Patient Into Dialogue

Previously there haven't been many practical technological solutions to issues faced by stoke patients, but a new device developed in China could soon alleviate the literal and figurative pains of shouting to be heard.

German Man Third To Be Completely Cured Of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant

The study demonstrates the huge progress made in the fight against HIV. The development of gene editing technology such as CRISPR could mean that the kind of stem cells transplanted into the Düsseldorf patient are able to be created in a laboratory.

Electrically Charged Hydrogel Could Help Heal Brain Injuries

After a 40-day period, the vast majority of those cells had survived, and some of them had differentiated into neuronal and neuron-maintaining astrocyte cells.

Electronic Bandage Speeds Wound Healing And Dissolves Into Body After Use

Scientists are creating a new affordable, flexible electronic covering that not only speeds and wirelessly monitors healing but performs a disappearing act by being harmlessly absorbed into the body when its job is done.

Genetic Link Between Migraine And Blood Sugar Levels Confirmed

"Our findings provide avenues to develop novel treatment strategies for managing glycemic traits in migraine and headache patients, particularly increasing fasting proinsulin level to protect against headache."

Gene Linked To Leukemia Found To Decrease Insulin Production In Diabetics

"We have also been able to identify a gene that proved to be very strongly associated with impaired insulin secretion."

Classroom Robots Helps Keep Kids With Learning Disabilities On Track

The students perceived the robot as friendly, intelligent, and enjoyable : "Overall, the findings imply that the robot has a positive effect on students."