Newsletter: Ateneo scientists research potential anti-ulcer vaccine

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Since ancient times, it was thought that painful stomach ulcers were caused by eating spicy foods or having an unhealthy diet. But since then, researchers have found that Helicobacter pylori—a common bacterium found in over 60% of the world’s population—was the real culprit behind most stomach ulcers and a high risk for stomach cancer. 

Newsletter: UP-Developed Model Shows Promise in Detecting Early Signs of Metastasis In Breast Cancer Patients

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By Harvey Sapigao

UPD-CS Biologist Regina Joyce Ferrer analyzing breast cancer organoids. (Photo credit: Dr. Michael Velarde)

In the Philippines, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women, with over 33,000 new cases reported in 2022. That year, it claimed more than 11,000 lives, making it the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the country, following lung cancer.

Newsletter: UP Study Identifies Potential Biomarkers for Early Lung Cancer Detection

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Graphical abstract of the study. (Photo credit: Dimayacyac-Esleta et al., 2025)

According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with nearly 2 million deaths. In the Philippines in 2022, it recorded 23,728 new cases—making it the second most common cancer after breast cancer—and caused 20,953 deaths, the highest among all cancer types. Non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, accounting for more than 80% of cases. Experts say that late diagnosis and challenges in treating late-stage cases are the main factors affecting the cancer mortality rate, including NSCLC.

Newsletter: UP Study Pinpoints Key Player in Aggressive Type of Prostate Cancer

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By Harvey Sapigao

Schematic diagram of protein CYB561 (oblong figure in center) in action. CYB561 processes some iron into its more active form, contributing to the active iron pool (Photo credit: Azur et. al. 2024).

According to the World Health Organization, prostate cancer is the third most common type of cancer among Filipino men. In 2022, almost 10,000 Filipino men were diagnosed with the disease. In serious cases, the disease can develop into an aggressive type called castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Some further progress into the most aggressive form, neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC), where standard treatments no longer work and it becomes the most fatal of all prostate cancers.

Newsletter: Skin like butterfly wings: UP scientists investigate rare deadly disease

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by Eunice Jean Patron, UPD-CS SciComm

As rare and deadly as it is poetically named, “Butterfly’s Disease” (scientifically known as “epidemolysis bullosa” or simply “EB”) has no known cure. But a handful of Filipino scientists are working their way towards a treatment.

Kaspersky spots new 'disease'-disguising ransomware

12/15/2020 03:05:27 PM

Kaspersky has revealed recently that another ransomware is on the loose, and it is disguised as a 'disease.'

Newsletter: Filipino startup recognized in addressing SDG's using space tech

11/27/2020 07:13:27 PM

Author's Note: A startup made by Filipinos has been recently given recognition after developing a detection system that aims to combat the dengue disease at the  2020 Group on Earth Observations Sustainable Development Goals (GEO SDG) Awards.

In this press release, CirroLyxtix Research service tells their story on how the project came in fruition and thus, eventually earned the respect and honor at the said science-rich award-giving body. Read on: 

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OPPO recommends 6 tips on how to keep your smartphone clean and safe

03/28/2020 02:56:02 PM

It has been a turbulent time for everyone as Corona Virus has been on a rampage across the globe. Some countries undergo quarantine and lockdown measures in an attempt to prevent spreading the virus and its potential onslaught. Indeed, today is the best time to be extra careful in keeping your smartphone clean, for it has been getting a lot of exposure in every single day.

Corona virus in the cyberspace?!

02/03/2020 11:18:17 PM

The Corona Virus had been sweeping some countries in the world recently; mongering fear in the news and adding disruption to what has been a disastrous month of January 2020.

Death and Depression

8/19/2014 8:15:52 AM

Last week, ito ang gumalantang sa atin: ang pagkamatay ng komedyanteng si Robin Williams. 63 anyos lamang siya. Kasabay rin nito ang pagkadakip sa isa sa mga pinakawanted sa bansa na si Jovito Palparan.

Pero ito ang mas pag-usapan natin. Aniya, nag-suicide si Williams. Nakatali sa kanyang leeg ang kanyang sinturon. As in nagpatiwakal.