Category: Science Topics

The Chernobyl disaster’s long term effects on thyroid cancer risk Researchers used GIS data to map thyroid cancer cases and radioactive iodine contamination throughout the regions affected by the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. The results were not clear, but rural populations were more impacted and incidence seemed related to iodine deficiency. More studies are needed.

Posted on June 6, 2022May 31, 2022 by Lauren Wood 339 views

The Chernobyl disaster that occurred in 1986 in Ukraine is one of the most well-known man-made disasters of the 20th century. However, most…

Certain proteins can determine the prognosis of bile duct cancer patients In a small study, data suggests that the levels of five proteins produced by the body could be used to predict how bile duct cancer may respond to treatments, such as if it will regrow after surgery or if it will respond to certain medications.

Posted on June 2, 2022May 31, 2022 by Sandy Remson 435 views

Bile duct cancer, or intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma in doctor-speak, is the deadliest of the liver cancers. Bile duct cancer is very hard…

Less air travel when the pandemic hit had a surprising effect on the climate Could flying less actually increase warming? Recent study correlates less airplane exhaust soot during the pandemic with changes in ice crystal formation in cirrus clouds so that less energy is reflected away from the planet.

Posted on May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 547 views

When everyday life came to a sudden halt in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many wondered what the impact would be on climate. One…

Does viral load matter for cancer patients with COVID-19? The SARS-CoV-2 viral loads were measured by quantitative PCR to look for a possible relationship between mortality rate and viral load in patients with and without cancer.

Posted on May 30, 2022May 27, 2022 by Kate Rife 578 views

The SARS-CoV-2 viral loads were measured by quantitative PCR to look for a possible relationship between mortality rate and viral load in…

The drug cemiplimab is being studied for cervical cancer Many women diagnosed with recurrent cervical cancer often face poor prognosis, but cemiplimab, a current treatment for lung and skin cancers, shows promising activity in cervical cancers that have spread..

Posted on May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 by Morgan Holmes 403 views

Each year, roughly 600,000 women are diagnosed with new cases of cervical cancer, accompanied by 350,000 deaths worldwide. In the United…

Cancer patients appear to be more vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 Researchers in China found that cancer patients who contract COVID-19 tended to have more severe symptoms and were more likely to die from complications of the infection.

Posted on May 23, 2022May 12, 2022 by Giovana Minha 273 views

How does COVID-19 affect patients with cancer? New research performed using data from hospitals in Hubei Province, China suggest that cancer…

Another possible entry point for the coronavirus Researchers are studying the HSPA5 receptor, as it may hold clinical significance to COVID-19 and cancer, which may provide future treatments and ways to manage severe COVID-19 infections.

Posted on May 19, 2022August 17, 2022 by Lila Saye 6k views

Researchers are studying the HSPA5 receptor, as it may hold clinical significance to COVID-19 and cancer, which may provide future…

Can Cell Phones Increase Your Brain Tumor Risk? A recent epidemiological study indicates no increased risk of brain tumors in cellphone users compared to non-users

Posted on May 16, 2022May 12, 2022 by Nathan Gock 599 views

How safe are our cell phones really? The evidence over the years has remained unclear, with the World Health Organization designating cell…

Where did all these plants come from? The way that plants respond to stress is in their genes. These genes may be very ancient, linking all modern plants today back to a type of algae that was spread across the planet 450 million years ago.

Posted on May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 by David K. Fotouhi 417 views

Without plants on earth, we would not be here. But, where did plants come from? Did they suddenly just sprout out of the ground? Scientists…

How nanowires can improve materials in the aerospace industry Scientists use a novel method to directly grow silicon carbide nanowires in a carbon fiber composite to enhance the durability of the material.

Posted on May 10, 2022May 12, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 354 views

The materials used to build aircrafts need to be very strong, able to withstand high temperatures, and lightweight. Carbon fiber composites…

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