DNA origami vaccine platform shows promise against multiple infectious viruses
The COVID-19 pandemic brought messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines to the forefront of global health care. After their clinical…
Additional lymph node evaluation needed during surgery to accurately identify lung cancer spread
Breakthrough research presented at the 2026 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting shows that additional lymph node evaluation…
Tianjin grading system improves prognosis prediction in pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is notoriously difficult to treat due to its aggressive nature and limited prognostic tools.…
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…
Tattoo ink alters immune cells and weakens some vaccine responses
New research reveals that tattoo pigments don’t just stay in the skin, they migrate into lymph nodes, trigger…
Visceral fat activity linked to advanced endometrial cancer
High metabolic activity of visceral fat may be associated with more aggressive endometrial cancer, new research presented today…
Boosting the immune system to prevent cancer recurrence and improve survival
In experiments with mouse models of breast, pancreatic, and muscle cancers, researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital…
RAB26 identified as a critical regulator of prostate cancer aggressiveness
Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common malignant tumors in men worldwide. While early detection has…