8 fascinating scientific breakthroughs from Montréal With 4 world-class universities, Montréal is one of the most innovative research hubs in North America. The city was recently voted the #1 place in North America to be a student, largely because of the pioneering research culture. Here is 8 of some cutting edge scientific breakthroughs (or simply fascinating research…
Japanese fund invests in the eradication of malaria & TB The Global Health Innovative Technology Fund (GHIT Fund), a public-private partnership that seeks to nurture Japan’s R&D, has invested in a malaria vaccine and rapid field test. Malaria kills hundreds of thousands of people every year. Although the burden has decreased in recent years, the…
Scientists discover protein that could stop breast cancer from spreading Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and from the University of Manchester have discovered a protein which could prevent breast cancer from spreading. EPHA2 is a receptor protein that, once activated, can help stop cancer cells from leaving blood vessels and moving to other parts…