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Making Life

Embryonic stem cells are the only cells that have been proven to develop into every kind of cell in the human body. This quality is known as 'pluripotency'. As their name suggests, embryonic stem cells are harvested from human embryos, which presents an ethical dilemma. An alternative is adult stem cells, but they were long thought to lack pluripotency. In 2007, Japanese scientists created an alternative type of stem cell — from skin cells! Then - in what is being hailed as the stem cell breakthrough of the century - recently Chinese scientists proved that these cells have the potential to create new life. Carte Blanche Medical looks at a feat that will be talked about by the scientific world for years to come.

Transcendental Meditation

In the '60s, the Beatles took a break from rock 'n roll and turned to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi for spiritual guidance. This Indian guru introduced them to Transcendental Meditation. He also brought this form of meditation to the Western world. Critics dismiss Transcendental Meditation as being quasi-religious nonsense - a cult, a religious practise, even an outright sham. But does it have the health benefits that its advocates insist can enhance wellbeing? Carte Blanche Medical investigates what science has revealed about an ancient Indian tradition that is today practised by over six million people worldwide.

Out-of-body experiences

A surprisingly large number of people report having had an out-of-body experience. A typical scenario involves these people feeling as though they are floating near the ceiling while looking down on their body and the rest of the action in the room below. What causes this well-documented phenomenon? Carte Blanche Medical meets scientists in Switzerland who've been trying to re-create a full out-of-body experience and suggest that confused sensory information is the cause. Studies of electrical signals even point to a specific spot in the brain that could be responsible.

Clever Cancer

Cancer is extremely clever at evading the body's immune system. It can sidestep all the normal parts of the body that say these cells should be dead and shouldn't be here. One can think of a cancer cell as a lean mean machine that's switched off everything that isn't important for its existence and the only genes left functioning are those that enable it to propagate. Carte Blanche Medical finds out whether, in their quest to spread, tumours could be more sophisticated than we previously thought?

Sexology

What is a sexologist? In this country one finds many self-styled authorities claiming competency to dish out advice regarding sexual products, ways to spice up relationships and also deal with all matters of a personal nature relating to sex. So why doesn't the Health Professions Council of South Africa recognise sexology as a profession? Carte Blanche Medical asks how you would know if someone claiming to be a sexologist is properly qualified and finds that some so-called 'sexperts' are anything but what they claim to be.

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