Cancer Research

The Naked (Mole Rat) Approach to Cancer Therapy

By Kalil Menezes, Biochemistry, 2018

Naked mole rats are the superstars of the rodent family with regards to health and longevity. Not only can they live to be over 30 years old (almost twice as long as any other member…

The US Cares 22.3% Less About Cancer

If you’re reading this, and you’re male, your chance of developing cancer during your lifetime is 44%. If you’re female your odds are slightly better at a whopping 38%. For people planning to die of something other than a cancer, like a Viagra-induced heart attack…