The venom of an aggressive Brazilian wasp, polybia paulista, has been discovered to punch holes in bacteria and cancer cells, causing them to ‘leak’ to death and leaving the red blood cells unharmed. Scientists, however, are still trying to understand why the venom has this effect.
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From October 5 – 11, The Pablove Foundation has a team of cyclists that participates in ‘Pablove Across America’, a cycling event that strives to support childhood cancer. Learn more about the charity event here >>http://www.pablove.org/pablove-across-america/
On October 16th, thousands of people across the world will be fashioning a bald cap—or even shaving their heads completely!—to show their support for friends and family who have battled cancer.
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The fast-growing app community is a great resource for patients and caregivers looking for support during this life-changing journey. The sheer number of apps can be overwhelming. Start by exploring some of these free apps to get a feel for what you like and need in online support.
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This year, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons is focusing on celebrating neurosurgeons themselves during the month of August. You can explore many interesting, uplifting and informative stories, essays and abstracts that help to demystify the neurosurgeon while highlighting hope and progress here >> http://www.aans.org/Patient%20Information/Neurosurgery%20Outreach%20Month.aspx
