Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine found that squalamine, a shark liver substance, nearly stops the growth of new blood vessels that nourish solid brain tumors. The study showed a significant reduction in tumor cell growth and slowed the formation of new blood vessels by up to 83% after two days.
A year-long study found that nearly twice as many smokers made progress toward quitting in church-based programs with pastoral support compared to self-help pamphlets. The programs emphasized cultural and spiritual norms, particularly among Baptists who consider smoking a sin, leading to higher quit rates.
A new AAAS report cautions that Georgia's economy is threatened by proposed cuts in R&D programs, which could impact industries and research universities. The report highlights the need for informed discussions among government, industry, and academia to address future trends in federal R&D spending.