Study participants Participants from southern China were enrolled through two independent recruitments (sample sets 1 and 2). Participants in sample set 1 were participants in a population-based case–control study conducted in NPC-endemic regions of southern China (Guangdong and Guangxi provinces) between 2010 and 2014. The study design was previously described in detail59. In brief, 2,554…
Nature, Published online: 15 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00907-z An artificial-intelligence system bypasses complex equations to predict the performance of thermoelectric generators. Source link
Leading cancer types A ranking of the top 10 cancer types by output reveals a strong lead for breast cancer, at more than 1,500 Share points ahead of lung cancer, in second. Strong focus Among the leading 25 locations for cancer Share from 2021 to 2025*, these locations had the highest cancer output as a…
National cancer control plans (NCCPs) — government-led strategies that outline how a country will manage cancer care across its population — are becoming increasingly popular around the world. By providing a holistic view of national priorities, timelines and funding strategies in the areas of prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and research, these plans can form the…
The complexity and variety of cancer types highlights why one‑size‑fits‑all approaches fall short in national cancer planning.Credit: Steve Gschmeissner/Science Photo Library; Anne Weston, Francis Crick Institute/Science Photo Library Global cancer incidence is increasing. In some countries, such as South Korea, rising cancer rates have been linked to an ageing population. In others, such as in…
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Some countries have lowered the recommended age for mammograms in response to rising rates of early-onset breast cancer.Credit: Operation 2022/Alamy The question of what age cancer screening should start is getting louder, as increasing numbers of people under 50 are being diagnosed, often well before they are eligible for routine testing. “There is clearly something…
In June 2025, I was meant to travel to Cape Town, South Africa. I was directing a study-abroad programme in which biology undergraduates would learn how biomedical research is affected by social policy and ethical considerations across borders and cultures. The course, called ‘From Lab to Governance’, would be the highlight of my teaching portfolio…
Spend any time discussing solar and wind power as a solution to climate change, and you are sure to encounter someone who asks about reliability. The Sun does not shine at night and the wind does not always blow, so fossil fuels will be needed forever as a back-up, they argue. How the war in…
Nature, Published online: 15 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01065-y Nothing beside remains. Source link