Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified a protein that helps tumors evade the immune system and, in certain types of cancers, is linked to a poorer chance of…
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Cancer ‘power failure’ stops the spread of tumor cells
New research from the University of Salford shows that cutting off the fuel supply can effectively stop the spread of cancer cells. This is important as nearly 90% of all…
Anyone can get super-hearing
Humans can observe what and where something happens around them with their hearing, as long as sound frequencies lie between 20 Hz and 20 000 Hz. Researchers at Aalto University…
World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021: Here’s How to Ease Period Cramps
Did you know that a school in Kerala was known to give menstrual leaves as early as 1912? Menstruation, period or monthly, is the periodic discharge of blood and mucosal…
The effects of stress in mice can help assess whether people are more prone to drug use in adulthood
The study presents an innovative classification technique based on whether mice are susceptible or resilient to stress, called SWR. In addition, the results could be evaluated in people in subsequent…
App helps pregnant women to a healthy lifestyle
Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have developed an app to help women achieve a healthy weight gain and lifestyle during a pregnancy. The results from an evaluation of the…
Why are the Swedes so ashamed about eating halloumi cheese?
Think you are doing the environment a favor when you throw a veggie alternative on the barbecue? The Swedes don't, and as it stands they might be the only ones…