Cancer is rising in people under 50 Some of these cancers – particularly pancreatic and stomach cancer – have low survival rates Salon · Sep 8, 2023
What ape elbow evolution says about us A new study compared chimpanzee and monkey movements, revealing surprising traits of human evolution Salon · Sep 8, 2023
Lab-grown human ‘embryo’ created without eggs or sperm Scientists have developed human embryo-like structures without using sperm, an egg or fertilisation, offering hope for research on miscarriage and birth defects but also raising fresh ethical concerns The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
Common supplement restores mice hearing Scientists believe that hearing loss may be linked to a decrease in cholesterol in the inner ear's outer hair cells Salon · Sep 7, 2023
Scientists grow ‘complete’ models of human embryos in lab The embryos were created without using sperm, eggs or a womb and could help gain insight into what causes birth defects or why miscarriages occur. The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Cancer cases in younger people seeing global surge, researchers warn Obesity and alcohol consumption contributing to ‘worrying’ rise in cases Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023
Cancer is on the rise in under-50s – a key task is to work out why Nine in 10 of all cancers affect people over 50 but research shows a worrying rise in early onset cases The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
Opposites don’t attract: couples more likely to be similar than different, study shows Scientists find that most partners have shared traits including political views, education levels and drinking habits The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023
Dietary advice can improve fertility treatment for female cancer survivors After receiving a cancer diagnosis, a young woman's likelihood of being infertile rises. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Sep 3, 2023
Study finds connection between gut microbiome, eczema in infancy Significant links between the gut microbiome and infant eczema have recently been found, laying the framework for future eczema prevention and therapy through gut microbiota management. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Sep 3, 2023
Disruptive treatments Medical research has brought slow but significant changes to disease diagnostics, drugs, and surgery. Disruptive medical inventions have converted some "surgical" diseases to medical ones, reducing the need for surgery. Examples include polio vaccine, antibiotics for gastric ulcers, and Ponsetti plaster casts for club foot. We hope for more such… The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023
Early prediction of preeclampsia using a blood-derived biomarker Liquid biopsy may improve detection of pre-eclampsia at early stages, allowing for timely interventions to reduce risk of severe disease and foetal mortality. The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: What are the warning signs that your child might have cancer? Children with Cancer UK explains the symptoms of the three most common ones in children. By Lisa Salmon. The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023 UoH researchers develop assay to study how cells control operation of mitochondria Cell energy production controlled by 'crowding' of mitochondria inner membrane. UoH & inStem researchers develop fluorescent probes to visualize stress & damage in cells. Could help in early detection of diseases & drug screening. Led by Akash Gulyani, funded by DBT, inStem & UoH.
Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023 Scientists reveal why Covid-19 causes ‘brain fog’ and memory problems Discovery could help clinicians to treat cognitive symptoms caused by virus
The Conversation · Aug 31, 2023 Trans students benefit from gender-inclusive classrooms, research shows – and so do the other students and science itself Across the U.S., legislators are debating how and when sex and gender should be discussed in the classroom and beyond. Specifically, these bills are considering whether anything beyond male or female can be included in library books and lesson plans. These bills are part of a larger debate on how…
Zenger · Aug 30, 2023 Women Who Gain, Lose Weight After 60 Have Less Chance Of Living Into 90s Our findings support stable weight as a goal for longevity in older women.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023 Some cancer screening tests may not extend lifespans, study finds While screening can help some people live longer, data shows some people’s lives are shortened as result of screening
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023 More cancer screenings sounds like good news. But can the NHS cope with them? Earlier detection means more successful treatment – but also a drain on resources for an already creaking health service, says Christina Pagel, professor of operational research at UCL
The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023 Are you sure you contain 10x as many microbes as human cells? As microbiome research has become one of the hottest topics in science, the field has also been overrun with hype. A new paper by two researchers, published in Nature Microbiology, dispels 12 such myths, starting from the age of the field and finishing with claims about the ‘pathobiome’ and culturability.
Salon · Aug 24, 2023 What is your holobiont? "Communal eating is also intricately woven into the social fabric of traditional communities"
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023 Scientists find gene that grants long life – and successfully test it on another species Genetically modified mice found to have less inflammation and healthier gut
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023 Scientists target ‘first stop’ of prostate cancer spread Researchers hope their work could lead to the development of new treatments that prevent the spread of the disease.
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023 Weight loss surgery can reduce risk of cancer among women, study says For the study, researchers compared cancer incidence and mortality stratified by obesity and non-obesity-related cancers, sex, cancer stage and procedure