Cart is empty Normally the lining of the colon forms a series of steep hills and valleys. At the surface, where the hills peak, are functional colon cells that do the organ’s work of absorption and secretion. Deep in the valleys are stem cells that constantly renew those functional cells. New research from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found that the cells in those valleys can go through a transition before cancer begins.
Suicide prevention: Protective factors can build hope and mitigate risks
Globally, an estimated 700,000 people take their own life every year—a statistic that underscores the importance of suicide prevention.
Predicting neuroblastoma outcomes with molecular evolution
A research team led by the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg, Germany, has discovered that the genetic sequence of a tumor can be read like a molecular clock, traced back to its most recent common ancestor cell. Extracting the duration of tumor evolution can give an accurate predictor of neuroblastoma outcomes.
Dr. Musokotwane demands K50 million and unqualified apology from Munir Zulu
 FINANCE Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane is demanding an unqualified apology and the sum of K50 million from disgraced Independent Lumezi Member of Parliament, Munir Zulu over his defamatory statement he issued accusing the Minister of having received a bribe of USD250, 0000 from the contractors awarded the contract on the Lusaka – Ndola Road. The Minister […]
Leaders told to learn from Zambia’s Democratic transitions
 THE second Summit for Democracy has opened with President Hakainde Hichilema calling on leaders to learn from Zambia’s successful democratic transitions of power over the years. Mr Hichilema said there are lessons to learn from Zambia’s ability to transition from one of each of the seven presidents that have ruled the nation. The president said […]
Study reveals how to reduce frailty in nursing home residents
A University of Adelaide led study has defied a common misconception that nursing home residents experience a deterioration in their level of frailty and functional status.
Discovery could be key to reducing leukemia treatment resistance
In a world first, Newcastle researchers have discovered the mechanisms acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells use to produce “free radicals”—the byproduct of a cell process that aggressively fuels the growth of cancer cells and limits the effectiveness of current treatments.
Analyzing brain signals to categorize different types of depression.
A new method of detecting anxious and non-anxious depression using brain signal processing has been developed by biomedical engineers at the University of Surrey.
NSAIDs vs. acetaminophen: Which over-the-counter medicine should I use?
Pain relievers you buy at the store may be one of the first things you reach for when you hurt yourself, have a headache or backache, or feel discomfort due to some other nagging ailment that doesn’t require a visit to the doctor. Called over-the-counter (or OTC) treatments, you can get these medicines without a prescription, and they will ease pain, bring down a fever, and treat inflammation, depending on which one you take.
Hyperactivity and impulsivity in childhood associated with increased risk of social isolation
Research led by the Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP) Centre at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King’s College London, has found that children who show heightened hyperactivity or impulsivity have an increased risk of experiencing social isolation as they get older.