Study reports a counterintuitive new approach to treating mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer, usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Inhaled asbestos fibers become lodged…
Vaping reduces fitness and blood vessel function in young adults
Young people who vape or smoke cigarettes have reduced blood vessel functionality, breathing efficiency and exercise capacity compared…
Researchers uncover hidden mechanism behind cancer-linked SPOP mutations
Mutations to the protein SPOP are widespread in cancer, yet many remain poorly understood. To address this gap,…
Irish cancer patients paid up to €50,000 for unauthorised treatments advertised on social media – The Irish Times
Ten Irish cancer sufferers paid between €30,000 to €50,000 for unauthorised treatments from Lithuania, advertised on Facebook and…
New therapy targets Hippo pathway to fight treatment-resistant acute myeloid leukemia
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that an investigational epigenetic therapy remained effective in treatment-resistant acute myeloid…
Study reveals substantial rise in Latin American dementia rates
A new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Newcastle University…
Pancreatic cancer experts gather to discuss what comes after daraxonrasib
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A 60-Year-Old Mystery About Collagen May Finally Be Solved
Scientists have directly observed collagen inside living cells in an unexpected liquid-like state, challenging the rigid structure long…
Ultra-processed foods leave behind metabolic “signature” in blood, study finds
Ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption leaves behind a distinct metabolic “signature” in the blood, associated with potentially adverse health…
Japanese Team Finds Frog Bacteria That Wipes Out Cancer Tumors With a Single Dose
Japanese Tree Frog (Hyla japonica) by Greg Peterson – CC BY-SA 3.0 Japanese scientists have discovered a naturally-occurring…
Creatine May Do More Than Boost Muscle Performance
Creatine’s reputation as a gym staple may be getting an upgrade. UCLA researchers report that the supplement,…
Yeast food supplement helps immune cells fight cancer more effectively
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and University College Dublin (UCD) have shown for the first time that…