Trees Recognize, Communicate With and Support the Development of Their Kin

I was listening to an excellent podcast last night called Ologies. Every week, presenter Alie Ward meets with an -ologist for a deep-dive into their field. I highly recommend it! I’m quite behind on the episodes, so last night I got to Dendrology, the study of trees. The guest of the week was urban arborist…

Cancer Factsheet: Glioblastoma and the Need for Targeted Cancer Therapies

What is Glioblastoma? Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive form of brain tumour. It is an extremely fast-growing cancer which has no known cure. Glioblastomas are named for the cells they form in; glial cells. Though the brain is best known for having billions of neurons, 90% of brain matter is made from glial…