Stay informed with the latest scientific research broken down by experts into 3-minute Digests.
In 10 seconds? Cancer specialists are actively testing out combinations of treatments to improve patient survival outcomes. Data from a study testing out chemotherapy plus stem cell transplantation for myeloma patients are making...
In 10 seconds? Beating cancer is a tremendous feat, but most cancer survivors still need medical care after the cancer is gone. Healthcare systems need to do more to better serve cancer survivors. Why do cancer survivors need fur...
In 10 seconds? Electrical brain stimulation – used to treat certain mental disorders – could complement current and limited rehabilitation methods after a stroke. Research shows this method can create new ‘paths’ that help the bra...
In 10 seconds? Evidence is emerging that your gut microbiota may impact how well cancer treatments work. Scientists are actively teasing apart what factors set patients up for success. What exactly is the gut microbiota? Our dige...
In 10 seconds? Many types of cancer vaccines have been developed to treat cancer, each with varying levels of success. Lessons learned from existing cancer vaccines have delineated key factors that drive success. Wait, what’s a c...
In 10 seconds? Recent findings suggest that the efficiency of wind turbines could be ramped up by a quarter which could combat the decline in global wind resources that we are expected to see in the 21st century because of climate...
In 10 seconds? A blood test for tumor DNA might be a better way to decide what treatments are best for colon cancer patients. A blood test for tumor DNA? What’s that all about? Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is the star of today’s...
In 10 seconds? Scientists are using plants and microbes co-habiting with them to clean up oil spills on land and water. The technique can make certain plants' ability to remove contamination more efficient. What’s the story?...
In 10 seconds? Research shows that eating a diet filled with vegetables, nuts, berries, legumes, fish, olive oil and whole grains could be better for our brains and lower the risk of dementia as we age. What’s the story? Dementia...
