Disclaimer: in this post, the term ‘drug’ is used to refer to substances used for medication rather than those for recreational purpose. You are probably no stranger to the saying ‘You are what you eat’; the notion that the food you consume determines your health. But did you know that the effect of your diet … Continue reading You(r drugs) are what you eat
Unstable genome: a friend and a foe of cancer
How does a normal cell go rogue and evolve into deadly invaders that storm uncontrollably? How does cancer do it? In this post, Audrey dives into the paradoxical relationship between cancer and unstable chromosomes, a relevant subject in her research.
Sweet serendipity in science
Serendipity refers to a pleasant and unexpected phenomenon, occurring due to chance, and mostly happens when we are looking for something else. Serendipity is enjoyment when it appears in our daily lives, but did you know that it has also led to significant discoveries and developments in science and technology? It may seem counterintuitive to … Continue reading Sweet serendipity in science
Manipulating the blueprints of life
You have probably heard about genetic engineering in the past two decades. It may seem absurd, but what many of us might not realize is that, after decades of talking about it, we are on the brink of a major change for society — one where we can rewrite genes almost as easily as we … Continue reading Manipulating the blueprints of life
Alternative medicine: should we take it with a grain of salt?
If you were a child growing up in Indonesia, then most probably you have experienced the fiery sensation of ‘kerokan’ on your back after complaining that you had some kind of ailments, be it fatigue, headache, fever, or, our nation’s favorite, ‘masuk angin’ (literally: to catch wind, a term widely used by Indonesians when feeling … Continue reading Alternative medicine: should we take it with a grain of salt?
Tumor microenvironment: how the tumor sanctuary nurtures cancer cells
Just like seeds need fertile soil to grow, cancer cells also require a proper tumor microenvironment to flourish. Find out what it is, and how it contributes to therapy resistance in this post.
Ex vivo model systems in cancer: an out-of-body experience
From tumor slices to cancer-on-chip. Get to know the fascinating recent models in cancer research and how they are used to study the disease.
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