TAR-200 is a miniature, pretzel-shaped drug-device duo containing a chemotherapy drug, gemcitabine, which is inserted into the bladder through a catheter and releases the drug for three weeks per treatment cycle. Credit: Johnson and Johnson. Bladder cancer patients who run out of options often face a grim choice: life-altering surgery to remove the bladder, or living with a disease that …
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A new study published in Science reveals a startling chapter in human history. Around one million years ago, humanity was nearly wiped out. According to the research, our ancestors were reduced to just 1,280 individuals, leaving us on the brink of extinction. This genetic bottleneck, lasting over 100,000 years, changed the course of human evolution in profound ways, shaping the …
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South Park is planning to return with its twenty-seventh season later this month, but the Comedy Central animated series is running into some serious drama. Earlier this summer, it was announced that the fan-favorite franchise would be pushing back its upcoming premiere from July 9th to July 23rd. The creators of the series, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, didn’t mince …
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