Engineered Listeria boosts innate immunity against cancer
After nearly 40 years of research on how Listeria bacteria manipulate our cells and battle our immune system…
Researchers Raise Concerns about Faster Aging, Possible Early-Onset Dementia, for Children and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors age faster than their peers who did not have cancer, according to…
RNA Splicing Errors Drive Leukemia
By: Staff Writer | January 02, 2026 | 7 min. read | Share Summary A new study from Sylvester Comprehensive…
Given the all clear from cancer, 6yo Laylah celebrates by ringing the bell at the Queensland Children’s Hospital
It’s the only bell more wonderful than jingle bells. When six-year-old Laylah-Jane Morton rang the bell at the…
Timing of genetic mutation dictates childhood leukemia aggressiveness
A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has uncovered why children with…
Young donor age proves critical for survival after stem cell transplantation
The selection of suitable donors is crucial for the long-term recovery of patients after an allogeneic hematopoietic stem…
Immune cell dysregulation and inflammatory mediators shape epilepsy risk
Background and objectives Emerging evidence implicates immune dysregulation and neuroinflammation in the pathogenesis of epilepsy, yet the causal…
Research shows the potential of structural nanomedicine in cancer treatment
In a promising advance for cancer treatment, Northwestern University scientists have re-engineered the molecular structure of a common…
Medical imaging radiation linked to small cancer risk in children
A recent study links exposure to radiation from medical imaging to a small-but-significant risk of blood cancers among…
Genetic modification enhances “living drugs” for blood cancers
CAR T cells are patient-derived, genetically engineered immune cells. They are “living drugs” and constitute a milestone in…