«

»

Seven Days in Life

26 March – 01 April 2018Advancements in Life Sciences' Seven Days in Life (26 March - 01 April 2018)

happening
 

180327093954_1_540x360Scientists found a new human organ
Body is lined with a network of fluid-filled cavities that—until now—were unknown to science & were not visible due to dead and drained of fluid tissues,  scientists have named the new organ as interstitium. Find source


Cracking_knucklesWhy do your knuckles crack?
A new study used mathematical formulas to test that idea, confirming that bubble collapse does indeed produce sound waves that look just like the ones created by real-life knuckle-crackers. Find source

 

controversies
 

ohio state uniCancer researcher resigns following multiple misconduct findings
A cancer researcher has resigned from The Ohio State University (OSU) in Columbus after the institution determined he had committed misconduct in eight papers. Find source

 

Research
 

Pancreatic cancer cellsFirst-of-its-kind cancer drug effective in 93% of pediatric patients
Drug targeting a fused gene found in many types of cancer was highly effective & Larotrectinib is the first cancer drug to receive FDA breakthrough therapy designation for patients with a specific fusion of two genes in the cancer cell, no matter what cancer type. Find source


180327194350_1_540x360Prosthetic memory system successful in humans
Scientists have demonstrated the successful implementation of a prosthetic system that uses a person's own memory patterns to facilitate the brain's ability to encode and recall memory. Find source

 

Previous Week