Stay informed with the latest scientific research broken down by experts into 3-minute Digests.
In 10 seconds? We have a protein called p53 in our bodies, which, when inactivated, is one of the most well-known ways for cancer to form. In a surprising twist, scientists found that continuous activation of p53 can cause cancer...
In 10 seconds? Researchers have found that increasing temperatures due to climate change reduce lakes’ ice coverage. This is detrimental to their water levels and quality, aquatic species, and, the local economy built around them....
In 10 seconds? While cancer screening has been key in slashing cancer mortality for multiple types of cancers, cancer overdiagnosis has been emerging as a new problem. What do you mean by cancer “overdiagnosis”? When a person is...
In 10 seconds? Scientists have used gene therapy to fix an abnormal cell function causing infertility. They have targeted granulosa cells that regulate the development of oocytes (eggs) in ovaries. What’s the breakthrough about?...
In 10 seconds? Scientists are refreshing T cells that live inside tumors to treat skin cancer. This approach might help patients who have no other treatment options left. ‘Refreshing’ T cells—what’s that? I thought you might ask....
In 10 seconds? Researchers are proposing an upgraded idea to slow global warming: using trains – alongside carbon capture plants - to sequester CO2 from air. According to a study the tech would be much cheaper than existing method...
In 10 seconds? For many people wanting to shape up, “Keto is King”. Ketogenic diets have become the go-to method for weight loss and metabolic benefits. And, according to recent research, they may help cancer patients as well. Wh...
In 10 seconds? Some ‘faulty’ embryos that are normally discarded in IVF can self-correct in the womb and result in healthy pregnancies. So-called ‘aneuploid embryos’ are flagged up in a genetic test before implantation. The findin...
In 10 seconds? Stable social routines could be key to improving mood and decreasing suicide risk in people with bipolar disorder (BD), researchers have confirmed. What’s the story? Social rhythm therapy (SRT) is a form of psychot...
