Thinning cancer cells’ sugar coating could expose tumors to immune attack
Like spies evading detection through being masters of disguise, many cancer cells are adorned with a copious coat…
New viral library helps scientists study thousands of proteins
To prevent viruses from sickening or killing us – whether it’s an individual case of hepatitis B or…
Structured setup drives patient engagement with virtual reality therapy
A new study published in JMIR XR and Spatial Computing demonstrates that the way virtual reality therapeutics (VRx)…
3 Stocks Poised to Disrupt the Healthcare Market by 2030
The biggest mistake investors make with healthcare stocks is assuming the future will look like the past: incremental…
OICR funds four Ontario teams to develop next-generation cancer therapies
Better cancer care depends on better treatment options. That’s why the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is…
Dandelion leaves boost brain-protective compounds after digestion
A common wild plant may hold hidden brain benefits. Dandelion leaf polyphenols survive digestion and continue targeting pathways…
New polygenic risk scores improve prediction of metabolic disease outcomes
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are metabolic conditions with many causes, including overlapping and distinct genetic features.…
Global breast cancer burden rising fastest in low-income countries
Despite recent advancements in breast cancer treatments, new breast cancer cases in women are predicted to rise by a third globally from 2.3…
Building an affordable toolkit for healthy aging
As people age, they experience a gradual decline in intrinsic capacity (IC), the combined physical and mental abilities…
Study sheds light on behavior of yeast cells in the gut
A new study sheds light on the behavior of yeast cells in the gut, paving the way for…
Exercise pills could offer new hope for depression treatment
We all know the feeling: the mental clarity that comes after a good run or a heavy workout.…
How some COVID vaccines triggered rare blood-clot disorder
Many countries changed their advice about who should have the AstraZeneca vaccine (pictured) following reports it could trigger…