A new study from Tampere University in Finland, in collaboration with the Edo–Benin Cancer Registry (EBCR), reveals a troubling contradiction in Nigeria’s cancer care landscape. Analyzing cases from 2016 to 2018, researchers found that nearly half of all breast, cervical, and prostate cancer cases were identified during routine health check-ups. However, patients detected through these health check-ups were more likely to be sent for palliative care than those diagnosed in clinical settings. This undermines the promise of early detection, raising serious concerns about Nigeria’s capacity to provide timely and equitable treatment.

In the timeless debate, what came first, the egg or the chicken? - modern evolutionary biology offers a compelling answer: the egg came first. This conclusion is rooted in our understanding of phylogenetics, genetic mutation rates, and evolutionary timelines.