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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 3-Dec-2025 09:11 ET (3-Dec-2025 14:11 GMT/UTC)
What are the big unanswered questions about cancer? We asked the experts.
University of Colorado School of MedicineOver the 40-year history of the University of Colorado Cancer Center, its investigators have answered many questions about cancer – what causes it, how to prevent it, and how to treat it. Those discoveries have helped many people with cancer live longer, better lives.But the quest to solve cancer’s mysteries goes on. And as we look forward to the CU Cancer Center’s next 40 years and beyond, we asked several of our top minds a simple question:
What is one big unanswered question about cancer?
Here are their answers.
Revolutionizing wound care with AI
University of Arizona, Office of Research and PartnershipsA University of Arizona physician-scientist is developing smart bandages that continuously monitor wounds to predict and treat infections early.
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- Nature Biotechnology
Brazilian startup creates therapeutic vaccine to block the transmission of canine visceral leishmaniasis
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo- Funder
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Every tree saved is a tree earned: How science is helping protect forests at COP30
CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change“Maintaining forests is the result of genuine effort, investment, and protection capacity," says Maria Vincenza Chiriacò, CMCC researcher and an expert in COP negotiations on land use and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, as she emphasises that forests should not be taken for granted: they require organised interventions which need to be addressed at COP30. “Global forests continue to face deforestation and degradation, mainly driven by climate change- and land-use-expanding commodity production. As climate change accelerates, the risk for regions already prone to extreme events such as wildfires increases dramatically. We have to optimize efforts and financial resources, and science holds the key to this process.”
Pennington Biomedical encourages “small shifts” for a healthier, more energized holiday season
Pennington Biomedical Research CenterAs the holiday season approaches, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is sharing tips and advice to help families enjoy their celebrations while feeling their best. Building on the Center’s popular “Small Shifts” campaign, the message this year is simple: even modest changes to how we approach food, movement, and mindfulness can make a big difference in our energy, health, and enjoyment.Pennington Biomedical continues to lead global research into nutrition, metabolism, obesity, diabetes, and related conditions. The Center’s “Small Shifts” campaign is part of its broader mission to translate cutting-edge science into practical steps that help individuals and families live healthier lives.
How AI might help with animal adoptions
University of CincinnatiETRI wins 1st place at International intelligent surveillance competition
National Research Council of Science & TechnologyElectronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) demonstrated its world-class technological prowess by taking first place overall in all scenarios in the tracking track and second place overall in the detection track. This achievement is particularly significant as it was the only Korean research team to participate in the competition.
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- Ministry of Science and ICT
New minimally invasive treatment gives young adult with congenital heart condition an improved quality of life
SingHealthNew book, co-authored by Penn Nursing Dean, reveals systems that create health gaps
University of Pennsylvania School of NursingAntonia M. Villarruel, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Penn Nursing, has co-authored a new book, Systems That Impact Population Health: Past and Present, developed through the National Academy of Medicine’s (NAM) Culture of Health Program. The publication serves as a critical examination of how foundational US systems, including law, education, housing, and health care, have historically shaped, and continue to dictate health outcomes across diverse communities. APHA members can receive a 10% discount on the book by using code PNDEAN10 at checkout.