2017 Scientific Breakthroughs- Biotecnika
Original content from www.biotecnika.org https://www.biotecnika.org/2018/01/miracles-breakthroughs-bio-science-year-review-15-top-takes-2017/ Miracle Cancer Drug Given Green Signal A global threat, the word “Cancer” now instils more fear than death itself. In a major milestone, the TGA, Australia, approved Venetoclax early last year; a drug that melts off cancer cells for the treatment of patients with stage-four leukaemia. The promising drug has over 80% of patients who received the treatment responding terrifically well with 20% in full remission. NASA Names Alien Bacteria After Abdul Kalam A new bacterium, entirely unknown to human species was discovered on the International Space Station (ISS) and was named Solibacillus kalamii to honour the late president. The tiny hitchhiker was found on the ISS’s HEPA filter, remaining onboard for about 40 months before being discovered by senior research scientist Kasthuri Venkateswaran. Hong Kong Start-up Claims World’...