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Sarah joined Technology Networks in 2022 after completing a PhD in cancer biology, where her research focused on the development of colon cancers. In her role as science writer and editor, Sarah covers scientific news and a range of other content types, leading the site's coverage of drug discovery, biopharma and cancer research content.


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Human Cell “Biobots” Encourage Neuron Regrowth in Lab Dishes

Made from human cells, researchers have created tiny biological robots – called Anthrobots – that can move across surfaces and even encourage regrowth in damaged regions in dishes of lab-grown neurons.
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Lidocaine May Activate Bitter Taste Receptors To Kill Cancer Cells

The common numbing agent lidocaine can activate bitter taste receptors leading to cancer cell death, according to a new study, which could lead to clinical trials of lidocaine alongside standard treatments for head and neck cancers.
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Higher Cognitive Ability Linked to Voting Against Brexit, Study Finds

People with higher cognitive ability may have been more likely to vote to “Remain” during the Brexit referendum – a vote that decided whether the United Kingdom should leave or remain a member of the European Union – according to a new study.
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Nutrient in Beef and Dairy May Improve Immune Cell Responses to Cancer

A fatty acid found in meat and dairy has been found to increase cancer-fighting T-cell activity according to a new study, suggesting trans-vaccenic acid has the potential to be used as a nutritional supplement to complement cancer therapies.
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Are Climate Change Concerns Affecting People’s Reproductive Choices?

Complex ethical, environmental and political concerns surrounding climate change may be causing people to reconsider having children, according to research from University College London.
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Birth Control’s Blood Clot Risks Drop Quickly After Stopping, Study Suggests

The increased risk of blood clots caused by some hormonal contraceptives may drop within just 2–4 weeks of stopping their use, potentially informing how long to stop using hormonal contraceptives prior to major surgery, for example.
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Tobacco Smoke Linked to Mutations That “Stop” Cancer-Fighting Proteins

A new study has revealed that tobacco smoke can cause specific DNA changes that can prevent anti-cancer proteins from being fully constructed, representing one way that tobacco smoking causes cancer.
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Two Methods Simplify Atom Swapping in Drug Development

The development of two new methods to swap carbon atoms for nitrogen atoms in drug molecules – a common problem in pharmaceutical chemistry – could make it easier to develop new drugs.
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AI Identifies Potential Gonorrhea Vaccine Targets

Researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to identify promising target proteins with the potential for development into a vaccine against gonorrhea.
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Breast Cancer Metastasis Discovery May Offer New Avenues for Treatment

A new study has revealed some of the mechanics underlying how breast cancer cells invade healthy tissues. The research, which may offer new drug targets against the spread of cancer cells (metastasis), is published in Advanced Science.
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