Episode 460
Combating Cancer
Cancer blood tests, genetic tricks trigger tumour death, and laser particle accelerators.
The Naked Scientists Podcast · The Naked Scientists
November 11, 201457m 9s
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Show Notes
This week, the latest breakthroughs in cancer including blood tests to pick up the disease much earlier, new genetic treatments to trigger tumours to kill themselves, and a laser technique to zap cancers in hard-to-reach places. Plus, in the news, why working the night shift can curb your intellect, a super-enzyme that could cut millions off energy bills and the gut bacteria that keep you trim... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
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