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New evolution-busting drug overcomes resistance in aggressive breast cancers
Science Daily - 5 Oct 2019 21:40
A new type of drug that blocks one of cancer's key evolutionary escape routes from chemotherapy could be used to treat aggressive breast cancers, a new study has shown.
Some ICU admissions may be preventable, saving money and improving care
Science Daily - 5 Oct 2019 21:40
Many admissions to the intensive care unit may be preventable, potentially decreasing health care costs and improving care, according to new research.
Scientists find way to quantify how well cutting-edge microscopy technique works
Science Daily - 5 Oct 2019 21:40
Scientists provide a foundation for quantitatively determining how differences in viewing angles affect the resulting 3D structures of proteins, and could help other researchers determine the best setup for experiments t...
Microbiome provides new clues to determining development of colon cancer
Science Daily - 5 Oct 2019 21:40
Findings showcasing a connection between bacteria in the microbiome and colon cancer, which may be used to screen younger populations at risk.
An 'unprecedented' rise in infant mortality in England linked to poverty
Science Daily - 5 Oct 2019 21:40
A new study links a rise in infant mortality in England to poverty.
Why NASA's Annoyed About Elon Musk's Giant Rocket
Live Science - 5 Oct 2019 16:00
SpaceX has never flown a person into space in its first spacecraft, the Crew Dragon. But already Musk is showing off his big, shiny Starship -- and NASA is bristling.
Golden Ratio Observed In Human Skulls
Neuroscience News - 6 Oct 2019 01:48
The Golden Ratio was noted in the human skull dimensions, but not in other mammals. The findings may have important anthropological and evolutionary implications.
What are personality disorders and how are they treated?
Neuroscience News - 6 Oct 2019 00:18
With at least 6% of the general population and up to 60% of psychiatric patients having a personality disorder, a new report looks at the biological causes and treatment options for personality disorders.
Long-term study data shows DBS is effective treatment for most severe form of depression
Neuroscience News - 5 Oct 2019 22:39
Long term outcome data of patients with treatment-resistant depression found subcallosal cingulate deep brain stimulation (SCC DBS) was both effective at relieving symptoms and safe.
This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through October 5)
Singularity Hub - 5 Oct 2019 18:00
AUTOMATION UPS Gets FAA Clearance to Roll Out a Fleet of Delivery Drones Allison Matyus | Digital Trends “The move essentially will allow UPS to create its own drone airline. The company's UPS Flight Forward program no...
Can You Count Past Infinity?
Live Science - 5 Oct 2019 16:00
How many different types of infinity are there, and can we count past any of them?
Oldest ever illustrated book is a guide to Ancient Egyptian underworld
New Scientist - 5 Oct 2019 10:00
The Book of Two Ways is a 4000-year-old illustrated guide to the Ancient Egyptian underworld, and fragments of the earliest known copy have now been found
Anti-evolution drug may help treat resistant breast cancers
New Scientist - 5 Oct 2019 03:01
Some breast tumours evolve resistance to chemotherapy, but a new drug already in human trials could restore the effectiveness of the main existing treatment