Are there transmissible cancers in humans?

Are there transmissible cancers in humans?

I was privileged to meet award winning scientist Elizabeth Murchison earlier this year when she explained to me her research which is dedicated to saving a fierce looking Marsupial creature known as the Tasmanian devil from possible extinction in the next 20 -30 years...
European robots perform brain surgery

European robots perform brain surgery

I am totally in awe of the advanced technology used to create “robotic surgeons” that can out-perform the skills of our best neurosurgeons, carrying out vital life-saving operations. Thanks to EU-funded researchers from Germany, Italy, Israel and the UK,...
Why is Cambridge a phenomenon?

Why is Cambridge a phenomenon?

The Cambridge Phenomenon is 50 years old and a gripping story which constantly fascinates. To mark this incredible milestone, which saw the creation of home computers, pocket calculators, bluetooth – as well as the technology behind round teabags – its...
Is Alzheimer’s hereditary?

Is Alzheimer’s hereditary?

Many congratulations to author Alice LaPlante, winner of the Wellcome Trust Book Prize on the theme of health and medicine, and for her creative approach to Alzheimer’s disease in her novel, Turn of Mind. LaPlante’s  knowledge of nature’s cruelty...
Antibiotic Action media frenzy

Antibiotic Action media frenzy

Do look out for Prof Laura Piddock and Antibiotic Action on Sky and BBC News today following a media frenzy after the Independent’s page one splash warning about the “unthinkable scenario of untreatable infections.” It follows a parliamentary launch...
FBI launches app for missing people

FBI launches app for missing people

It’s been a while since I have written about missing people, yet they remain some of my most sought after posts. After reading today about Neville Hobson interview  with an American PR professional, Tony Loftis, and his use of social media to track down his...