In Mice, a Potential New Treatment Eradicates Ovarian And Colorectal Cancer in Days

An experimental new type of cancer treatment has yielded some impressive results in mice: the eradication of advanced-stage ovarian and colorectal cancer in the animals as little as six days.   The new therapy has only been tested in mice so far, so let’s not get too excited just yet. However, the early signs are … Read more

Mosquitoes learn to avoid pesticides after just one non-lethal dose

Experiments show that two species of mosquitoes change their behaviour after exposure to five common pesticides, which could make the chemicals less effective Life 17 February 2022 By Chen Ly A female Aedes aegypti mosquito BSIP SA/Alamy Mosquitoes can learn to avoid pesticides after just one exposure to them, which means current pesticides may not … Read more

Endometriosis Drug Shows Promise in Preliminary Phase 3 Trial Results

A new drug with the potential to treat endometriosis-associated pain with very few side effects is getting closer to official approval. Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition and the leading cause of pelvic pain worldwide. With no known cause or cure, many patients have run out of options and are living with chronic and unrelenting symptoms.   … Read more

Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Appears Effective Against Omicron Variant

US vaccine maker Moderna expressed confidence Monday that its booster shot was effective against the Omicron variant, after the announcement of laboratory results it described as “reassuring”.   “We’ll be able to rely on this vaccine to address the near term surge of Omicron cases,” Stephen Hoge, president of Moderna, said on a conference call. … Read more