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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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Published Content
Total: 306
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News

Sensory Prediction Under Anesthesia May Offer Clues About Conscious Cognition

A new study has examined how the brain constantly works to make predictions about what's happening in our surroundings during consciousness, and how this process breaks down under general anesthesia.
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News

Brain Shrinkage Does Not Follow a Pattern in Alzheimer's

Brain shrinkage in people who develop Alzheimer’s disease follows no specific or uniform pattern, according to a new study from University College London (UCL) and Radboud University.
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News

Largest-Ever Genetic Study on Epilepsy Uncovers Potential Therapeutic Paths

One of the largest and most diverse studies to date on genetic factors related to epilepsy has revealed potential new treatment targets.
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Industry Insight

Innovation Award Winner Announced at ELRIG Drug Discovery 2024

Technology Networks had the pleasure of speaking with the ELRIG Innovation Award Winner Constructive Bio’s CEO, Dr. Ola Wlodek, to discuss its award-winning innovations and learn more about its mission.
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Article

The Evolving Treatment Landscape for Alzheimer’s

We spoke to Andrew Doig, professor of biochemistry at the University of Manchester, to find out more about the evolving landscape of Alzheimer's treatments.
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News

AI Model May Help Guide Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Researchers have developed an AI model that can perform an array of diagnostic tasks for multiple forms of cancer, improving upon existing AI systems.
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News

Ketogenic Diet Improves Pancreatic Cancer Therapy in Animal Model

A study investigating the effects of fasting and the ketogenic diet has revealed a new vulnerability of pancreatic tumors to a cancer drug currently in clinical trials.
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Article

LGBTQIA+ Representation and Creating Inclusive Environments: A Q&A With Dr. Raquel Cuella Martin

In this interview, we spoke to Dr. Raquel Cuella Martin to learn about her research, her experiences working as an LGBTQIA+ researcher in STEMM and her advice for others beginning a STEMM career.
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News

New Technique May Reveal Repurposing Potential for Existing Drugs

A new technique may help reveal unknown benefits of existing drugs, according to a new study. The new approach, called decryptE, could help identify new applications for already approved drugs and take steps toward precision medicine.
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News

MDMA-Assisted PTSD Therapy Rejected by FDA

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected the use of MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to an announcement from the therapy’s drugmaker, Lykos Therapeutics.
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