Sarah Whelan, PhD
Science Writer
Sarah joined Technology Networks in May 2022 after completing a master’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Kent and a PhD in cancer biology from the University of Leicester, where her research focused on the development of colon cancers. In her role as a science writer and editor, Sarah covers scientific news and a range of other scientific content for the site.
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Are Climate Change Concerns Affecting People’s Reproductive Choices?
Complex ethical, environmental and political concerns surrounding climate change may be causing people to reconsider having children, according to research from University College London.
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Birth Control’s Blood Clot Risks Drop Quickly After Stopping, Study Suggests
The increased risk of blood clots caused by some hormonal contraceptives may drop within just 2–4 weeks of stopping their use, potentially informing how long to stop using hormonal contraceptives prior to major surgery, for example.
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Tobacco Smoke Linked to Mutations That “Stop” Cancer-Fighting Proteins
A new study has revealed that tobacco smoke can cause specific DNA changes that can prevent anti-cancer proteins from being fully constructed, representing one way that tobacco smoking causes cancer.
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Two Methods Simplify Atom Swapping in Drug Development
The development of two new methods to swap carbon atoms for nitrogen atoms in drug molecules – a common problem in pharmaceutical chemistry – could make it easier to develop new drugs.
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AI Identifies Potential Gonorrhea Vaccine Targets
Researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to identify promising target proteins with the potential for development into a vaccine against gonorrhea.
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Breast Cancer Metastasis Discovery May Offer New Avenues for Treatment
A new study has revealed some of the mechanics underlying how breast cancer cells invade healthy tissues. The research, which may offer new drug targets against the spread of cancer cells (metastasis), is published in Advanced Science.
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25 Minutes of Physical Activity May Offset Risk of Death From Prolonged Sitting
Just 20–25 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day may be enough to combat a highly sedentary lifestyle's increased risk of death, suggests a new study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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Wild Chimpanzees Can Experience Menopause Similar to Humans
Female chimpanzees in the wild can experience menopause and survival past their reproductive years in a similar way to humans, reports a new study in Science.
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PFAS Linked to Thyroid Cancer Risk in Humans
Some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – also known as “forever chemicals” – may be linked to an increased risk of thyroid cancer, according to a study from Mount Sinai School of Medicine
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Red Meat Consumption Linked to Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Eating two servings of red meat per week may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming fewer servings, suggests a new study.
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