Major step in fight against cancer as scientists ‘stop growth of melanoma cells’

Sep 2 2022

Scientists in the United States have reportedly made a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer after discovering a new way to stop the growth of melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer.

The Malta Medical Journal reports that the standardised incidence for primary invasive cutaneous malignant melanoma in Malta went up to 10.1 per 100,000 population per year for males and 12.1 for females in 2017.

It was reported that the scientists’ discovery of a metabolic enzyme looks promising in its capability to kill cancerous cells and stop tumour growth, despite being in its early days.

The findings highlighted how melanoma can’t survive without an enzyme called GCDH – and by inhibiting the enzyme, a protein called NRF2 would be able to suppress cancerous cells.

The leader of the study, Professor Ze’ev Ronai explained how the team’s goal is to find a drug, or drugs, which suppress GCDH activity. By finding the drug, the scientists would be able to create a serious weapon against melanoma.

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Former police union chief Sandro Camilleri appointed head of police anti-money laundering unit

Sep 2 2022

Former police union chief Sandro Camilleri has been given the responsibility of heading the police force’s anti-money laundering wing, the Financial Crime Investigation Department (FCID).

The 46-year-old officer will be overseeing investigations related to financial crimes such as money laundering, bribery, corruption and more.

Camilleri had previously worked in the police prosecution’s Criminal Investigation Department and entered the running to become police commissioner.

Throughout his career, the officer developed quite a reputation for being outspoken and involved in a number of national case, also holding a strong media presence due to his frequent activity on social media and appearances on Maltese broadcasting.

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WATCH: Residents evacuated after large fire spreads in Siggiewi

Sep 2 2022

Earlier today, a large cloud of smoke suffocated Triq Dun Manwel Zammit in Siggiewi after a field reportedly caught fire.

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A spokesperson from the Malta Police Force has stated that the police suspect the fire to have started from a neighbouring field but the exact source is yet to be confirmed.

Members from within the Civil Protection Department and the Malta Police Force were on site to evacuate residents living in the vicinity.

EFL student groped whilst asleep by 65 year old host

Sep 1 2022

A 65-year-old man from Mosta has been placed under treatment and probation orders after admitting to committing non-consensual sexual acts on an English Foreign Language student whom he hosted.

The man was arraigned in court on Sunday, and was accused of groping the sleeping 20-year-old man at a St Paul’s Bay apartment.

The accused did not contest the charges and entered a guilty plea at the earliest opportunity. He did so despite being informed that the charges by imprisonment for up to seven years.

The court, presided by Magistrate Charmaine Galea, took into account thee man’s early admission and the fact that the accused expressed remorse over the incident. The court was assured this was a one-off case.

The age of the accused and the fact that the other entries on his criminal record were of minor offences which took place many years ago were also considered.

Instead of receiving a prison sentence, the court sentenced the man to probation for three years. He was also placed under a treatment order and a restraining order prohibiting him from approaching or contacting the victim.

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