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Seven surprising ways exercise can boost human health

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We all know exercise is good for us, but science continues to reveal new benefits to getting moving

If you are partaking in regular bouts of exercise, you can expect to experience a range of benefits, like the burning of excess fat, lower risk of heart trouble and a healthier state of mind. Recently, however, scientific studies have started to shine a light on how regular physical activity can benefit human health in more subtle ways, some of which you might not expect. Let’s take a look at some interesting examples.

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The mRNA revolution: How COVID-19 hit fast-forward on an experimental technology

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Despite the seemingly sudden appearance of this cutting-edge mRNA technology it is, like many scientific innovations, actually the product of decades of piecemeal research. mRNA was first discovered around 60 years ago after scientists worked for years… Continue reading The mRNA revolution: How COVID-19 hit fast-forward on an experimental technology→

Cancer research set back two years due to pandemic disruptions

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A large cancer research institute in London claims new cancer therapies have been delayed up to two years by the COVID-19 pandemic

Lockdowns, lab closures, funding cuts, and delays to ongoing clinical trials have all contributed to cancer research disruptions that may set the field back two years, according to new estimates made by the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) in London.

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“Undruggable” cancer protein targeted by compound from shrub root

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Scientists at Purdue University and the Scripps Research Institute have identified a natural compound from a common shrub that could help fight cancer. The compound is the first found to inhibit a cancer protein that was previously considered “undrugga… Continue reading “Undruggable” cancer protein targeted by compound from shrub root→

Implantable ion pump delivers cancer drugs directly to the brain

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Brain cancers are notoriously challenging to treat, often involving invasive surgeries to remove tumors from sensitive tissue. But the trouble doesn’t end there, with malignant cells often sticking around and leading to recurrence of the disease down t… Continue reading Implantable ion pump delivers cancer drugs directly to the brain→

Old diabetes drug given new life as potential cancer treatment

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A new review article published in the journal Trends in Cancer is presenting a promising case for phenformin, an old diabetes drug related to metformin, being repurposed as an adjunct to new immunotherapy cancer treatments. A phase 1 clinical trial is … Continue reading Old diabetes drug given new life as potential cancer treatment→

Hydrogel releases cancer drugs in response to temperature and acidity

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Loading anti-cancer medicines into drug delivery vessels that can carry them to the site of the tumor before releasing them could offer new highly effective forms of treatment, and scientists in Japan have developed a promising new technology for these… Continue reading Hydrogel releases cancer drugs in response to temperature and acidity→

Hydrogel mimics body tissue to turn cancer cells back into stem cells

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While the risk of cancer recurrence depends on many factors such as cancer type and how progressed it is, the fear of the disease returning is a serious and long-lasting concern for survivors. Scientists in Japan have come up with a new tool to study t… Continue reading Hydrogel mimics body tissue to turn cancer cells back into stem cells→

Modified blood platelets combine heat and immunotherapy to kill cancer

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Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed an intriguing new way to fight cancer by combining two types of experimental therapies. Their secret ingredient is creating a feedback loop using modified blood platelets.Continue Read… Continue reading Modified blood platelets combine heat and immunotherapy to kill cancer→

Handheld gamma ray camera hunts for cancer beneath the skin

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Scientists in the UK have developed an advanced handheld imaging device that could prove a powerful tool when it comes to tackling cancer, offering 3D images of cancerous growths beneath the skin. The technology uses a mix of gamma and optical imaging … Continue reading Handheld gamma ray camera hunts for cancer beneath the skin→