Ovarian cancer wonder drug, and the birth of black holes

About this episode

This episode discusses a breakthrough drug for ovarian cancer and explores the formation of black holes.

In this episode, we hear about a breakthrough drug called mirvetuximab, which has been dubbed a "biological missile" in the treatment of ovarian cancer. Plus, astronomers suggest some black holes may have formed before the stars in their host galaxies; a 'killer fungus' that could help habitats damaged by invasive moss; and Blue Origin officials assess the damage caused by the New Glenn rocket's dramatic explosion in Florida. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

People in this episode

Host: The Naked Scientists

Topics covered

• ovarian cancer
• black holes
• astronomy
• fungus
• rocket explosion

Keywords

• ovarian cancer
• mirvetuximab
• black holes
• astronomy
• rocket explosion
• Blue Origin
• killer fungus

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Blue Origin

Products: mirvetuximab

Places: Florida

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