Social Media vs. Science: How TikTok’s Health Tips Fail Millions of Women
Millions of women are seeking health advice on gynecologic cancers through the social media app TikTok. However, a recent study from The Ohio State University…
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Princeton Scientists Discover Overlooked Parts of Proteins That Are Critical to Fundamental Functions of Life
Recent research shows that proteins’ intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs) are critical for chromatin regulation and gene expression. Mutations in these IDRs affect cellular functions, especially…
New Discovery Could “Unlock” the Future of Cancer Treatment
The attack protein guard mechanism can be used to kill pathogens like Toxoplasma and cancer cells. Researchers have identified a ‘guard mechanism’ for GBP1, a protein…
MIT/Harvard Cellular Reprogramming Innovation Could Find Potent Cancer Killers and Regenerative Therapies
A More Effective Experimental Design for Engineering a Cell Into a New State MIT and Harvard researchers have developed a novel computational technique that can…
Double Trouble for Cancer Tumors: The Dual-Action Immunotherapy Breakthrough
The small molecule, now in clinical trials, increases activity of immune cells and sensitivity of tumors to immune attack. Cancer immunotherapy drugs called PD-1 inhibitors…
New Research Reveals That People Who Play This Sport Have a 240% Increased Risk of Skin Cancer
Golf is a game open to all, bridging the gap between different generations, abilities, and backgrounds. It offers an ideal mix of physical activity, social…
Cryo-EM 2.0: UCLA’s Groundbreaking Advance in Nobel Prize-Winning Imaging Tech
An advance in cryo-EM could be a significant boon for research on potential cancer therapies. A technology called cryo-electron microscopy, or cryo-EM, enables scientists to…
Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: Scientists Discover How To Boost Artificial Immune “Super-Cells”
Researchers in Western Switzerland have uncovered how to enhance the tumor-fighting abilities of CAR-T cells, artificial immune “super-cells” utilized in battling blood cancers. Among available…
Against the Odds: Genetic Code of Rare Kidney Cancer Cracked
New study reveals drivers of rare cancer and provides a possible alternative solution to surgery. The genetic code of a rare form of kidney cancer,…
Alarming Global Cancer Surge: 79% Rise in Cancer Cases Among Those Under 50
Global cancer cases in those under 50 surged by 79% over the past 30 years, with breast, windpipe, and prostate cancers leading the rise. The…
Why Does Immunotherapy Not Always Work? New Research Sheds Light
New research sheds light on the molecular processes determining the responsiveness of certain cancers to immunotherapy. A new study has shed light on why immunotherapy…
Daily Consumption of Sugary Drinks Linked to Increased Risk of Liver Cancer and Chronic Liver Disease
Around 65% of U.S. adults drink sugar-sweetened beverages on a daily basis. Around 65% of American adults regularly consume beverages sweetened with sugar. Chronic liver…
Researchers Discover Abnormal Subtype of Natural Killer Cells
A research team headed by Prof. Tian Zhigang and Prof. Peng Hui from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese…
Quantum Signaling: A Revolutionary New Treatment for Brain Tumors
Scientists have discovered innovative new method to target and kill cancer cells in hard-to-treat brain tumors using electrically charged molecules to trigger self-destruction, that could…
Cornell Study Reveals Why Cancer May Spread to the Spine
The spinal vertebral bones originate from a unique stem cell type that secretes a protein favoring tumor metastases, according to a study led by researchers…
The Hidden Danger: Air Pollution’s Link to Breast Cancer Risk
NIH researchers combined historical air quality data with breast cancer data from large U.S. study. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that…
Sweet Annie’s Magic: Scientists Uncover Plant’s Medicinal Power Against COVID and Cancer
Researchers studying the Sweet Annie plant’s medicinal compounds, have uncovered mechanisms for potential cancer and COVID-19 treatments. Vibrant green leaves sprout from tall fragrant plants…
Unraveling a Century-Old Secret – The Hidden Mechanism Connecting Diabetes and Cancer
Researchers have discovered that insulin resistance, typically linked with type 2 diabetes, is also present in cancer patients and can accelerate the spread of the…