How COVID mRNA vaccines may make cancer treatments more effective
A new study reveals that SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines can amplify immune checkpoint therapy in lung and skin cancers…
Antibody discovery could provide new treatment options for aggressive breast cancers
A new potential antibody therapy strategy which restricts the growth of treatment-resistant breast cancers has been developed by scientists.…
How animals are changing mental health care for some in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Nineteen-year-old Kwok Wei Hao suffers from Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic disorder which affects his movement and…
New gene-editing method can correct many disease-causing mutations in mammalian cells
Some genetic disorders-such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia and Tay Sachs disease-involve many mutations in a person’s genome, often…
New drug combination shows promise in treating colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common tumors among people over the age of 50. Although it…
Ketamine therapy: Patients say drug gave them another shot at life
“You may feel like you’re going to die — but you’re not. Your body is right here in…
Study shows mRNA-based COVID vaccines enhance effectiveness of immune checkpoint therapy
Patients with cancer who received mRNA-based COVID vaccines within 100 days of starting immune checkpoint therapy were twice…
Researchers develop a novel approach to monitor CD8⁺ T cell activity over time
The ability of immune cells-particularly CD8+ T cells-to launch a rapid burst of proliferation inside tumors is key…
Study suggests earlier start of hormone therapy optimizes long-term health outcomes
Menopause may take a toll on women physically and emotionally due to declining estrogen levels. For some, the…
Mediterranean-style diets improve pelvic floor function and sexual health, review finds
A major review shows that what we eat may significantly influence pelvic floor outcomes, offering new hope for…
CRATERs identified as key sites for T cell-mediated tumor destruction
Like the surface of the moon, new research published today in Cell finds the existence of craters on…
Nanoparticles offer new hope for treating alcohol-related liver disease
Across the world, more than 1.5 billion people suffer from chronic liver disease. The U.S. Centers for Disease…