We know bushfire smoke affects our health, but the long-term consequences are hazy
Brian Oliver, University of Technology Sydney In previous years, Australians might have been exposed to…
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Antibody technologies take a step closer to precision medicine
Krupa Naran, University of Cape Town; Dharanidharan Ramamurthy, University of Cape Town; Neelakshi Mungra, University…
Have we been using the wrong sort of radiation to treat cancer?
Radiation therapy is a key pillar of cancer treatment, a way to kill tumours before…
Clive James raised awareness of leukaemia, part of his rich and valuable legacy
Ian Olver, University of Adelaide Clive James has left a valuable legacy of astute observation…
Some patients with suspected cancer fail to attend referral appointments – we found out why
Peter Knapp, University of York If a patient has signs or symptoms of cancer, a…
How gene-edited white blood cells are helping fight cancer
Piyush K. Jain, University of Florida For the first time in the United States, a…
Being overweight before age 40 increases cancer risk
In a study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, the researchers wanted to find out how…
Skin cancer risk in athletes: The dangers of ultraviolet radiation
The dangers of ultraviolet radiation exposure, which most often comes from the sun, are well-known.…
Cancer now leading cause of death in high income countries
Cancer now leading cause of death in high-income countries – while heart disease burden persists…
Why plants don’t die from cancer
Stuart Thompson, University of Westminster Chernobyl has become a byword for catastrophe. The 1986 nuclear…