Stay informed with the latest scientific research broken down by experts into 3-minute Digests.
In 10 seconds? Cannabis has become legally available for use in many parts of the world–including the US–and is touted for its medicinal properties for many diseases, including cancer. Here, we take a look at the research into the...
In 10 seconds? Scientists in Singapore have developed a new device that can ‘extract’ energy from a light breeze and store it as electricity and the best bit is that it doesn’t cost a lot. Wow, that sounds great! But how does it...
In 10 seconds? A study analyzing 7 years of medical records found that patients coming off antidepressants are most successful when gradually tapered down, suggesting that this approach should be standardized. What is tapering? A...
In 10 seconds? Nerves play an underappreciated but important part in tumor growth and development. Targeting nerves in tumors represents a unique and promising approach to cancer treatment. Nerves are important in tumors? Yes! Ou...
In 10 seconds? Scientists have identified the pollutants in the air that are most likely to lead to death. The hope is that the findings will inform policymakers in designing new public health strategies. What’s the discovery? A...
In 10 seconds? Microbes, like bacteria and fungi, seem to play key roles in different cancers. Scientists are using this knowledge to develop tests and treatments to benefit patients down the line. What’s the story? Our bodies ar...
In 10 seconds? Egg sharing between women is a sensitive question in human fertility treatment. There are financial, ethical, and health concerns. Among them: how does the practice affect the chances of live birth. A new study has...
In 10 seconds? The quality of sleep and mental health disorders are interrelated, researchers have found. The results highlight the need to consider sleep as a factor when focusing on mental health, regardless of the diagnosis. W...
In 10 seconds? Efforts to improve precision oncology are being developed in every branch of cancer research, from prevention to screening, to treatment. However, before these methods take the main stage, the cancer research commun...
