Microbot Tumor Killer, Keto & PCOS, Do Opposites Attract?

Today, you’ll learn about a tiny device that could have a huge impact on brain cancer, some news about keto and fertility, and the truth about the old saying opposites attract.  

Microbot Tumor Killer  

• “Microdevices implanted into tumors offer new way to treat brain cancer.” EurekAlert! 2023.  
• “Gliomas.” by Fassil B. Mesfin & Mohammed A. Al-Dhahir. 2023.  
• “Treatment of Adult Gliomas: A Current Update.” by Joo Ho Lee & Chan Woo Wee. 2022.  

Keto & PCOS 

• “Women with PCOS on keto diet may see improvements in fertility.” EurekAlert! 2023.  
• “Advantages and Disadvantages of the Ketogenic Diet: A Review Article.” by Jennifer T. Batch, et al. 2020.  
• “Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).” Mayo Clinic. 2022.  

Do Opposites Attract?  

• “Study confirms it: Opposites don’t actually attract.” EurekAlert! 2023.  
• “Paula Abdul - Opposites Attract (Official Music Video).” YouTube. 2009.  
• “New academic study links rising income inequality to ‘assortative mating’.” by Rich Morin. 2014.  
• “Evidence of correlations between human partners based on systematic reviews and meta-analyses of 22 traits and UK Biobank Analysis of 133 traits.” by Tanya B. Horwitz, et al. 2023.  

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