UBC researchers crack code to grow helper t cells from stem cells
For the first time, researchers at the University of British Columbia have demonstrated how to reliably produce an important type…
Bifunctional biomaterials for postoperative management of osteosarcoma
Background Osteosarcoma is the most prevalent primary malignant bone tumor in children and adolescents. The current standard treatment…
External signals control oncolytic bacteria for precise cancer therapy delivery
Engineered oncolytic bacteria have emerged as a promising therapeutic platform for precision cancer treatment, offering tumor-specific colonization, immune…
How specific foods reshape oxidative stress responses during and after high-intensity training
A new randomized trial reveals how simple food choices before and after fasted HIIT can shift the body’s…
Chemotherapy-free combination treatment outperforms traditional regimens in patients with Ph+ ALL
A chemotherapy-free combination treatment outperformed a combination of targeted therapy and chemotherapy among patients with Ph+ acute lymphoblastic…
Organ-on-a-chip system reveals how aging weakens vaccine-driven anti-cancer immunity
Dr. Vadim Jucaud’s lab at the Terasaki Institute has introduced a new organ-on-a-chip platform that recapitulates age-dependent immune…
Tai chi proves as effective as CBT for long-term insomnia relief
A major clinical trial reveals that while tai chi starts slower than CBT, its steady and lasting impact…
Automated EHR system triages cancer symptoms, improves care team efficiency
For many people living with cancer, symptoms such as pain, anxiety or insomnia can quickly spiral into an…
WHO releases first guideline on the use of GLP-1 therapies for treating obesity
To address the growing global health challenge of obesity, which affects more than 1Â billion people, the World Health…
Arginine slows amyloid buildup and improves brain outcomes in Alzheimer’s disease models
New preclinical evidence shows that oral arginine reduces toxic amyloid structures and eases behavioral impairments in Alzheimer’s models,…
Study compares GLP-1 drug benefits and finds substantial variation in clinical effects
A new umbrella review reveals how GLP-1 therapies shape cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic outcomes in type 2 diabetes…
Off-label GLP-1 use highlights the cultural pressures driving body anxieties
A new sociomedical perspective shows how off-label use of GLP-1 drugs for slimness is redefining what counts as…