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Study highlights increased risk of second cancers among breast cancer survivors

Posted in Medicine, Science on 26th May, 2024
by Alex Muller

Survivors of breast cancer are at significantly higher risk of developing second cancers, including endometrial and ovarian cancer for women and prostate cancer for men, according to new research studying data from almost 600,000 patients in England.

Pancreatic cancer research receives $8m philanthropic funding boost

Posted in Medicine, Science on 26th May, 2024
by Alex Muller

"This innovative platform is a game-changer. By integrating clinical and laboratory research onto the same platform, it enables more coordinated scientific research, to find the right interventions for each patient, when they need it."

'New insight into the tricks cancer cells use to keep growing could help beat disease'

Posted in Medicine, Science on 26th May, 2024
by Alex Muller

New research has given us an insight into the tricks that cancer cells are using to keep growing and spreading

Your Brain Breaks Its Own DNA To Form Memories That Can Last A Lifetime

Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller

"Our findings suggest that inflammation in certain neurons in the brain's hippocampal region is essential for making long-lasting memories."

A Universal Vaccine Against Any Viral Variant? A New Study Suggest It's Possible

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller

This vaccine strategy is "Broadly applicable to any number of viruses, broadly effective against any variant of a virus, and safe for a broad spectrum of people,"