A yeast-derived genetic tool offers hope for mitochondrial disorders and cancer
Nucleotide synthesis-the production of the basic components of DNA and RNA-is essential for cell growth and division. In…
Matakana mum with stage 4 lung cancer in urgent bid to fund treatment
“My dream is to watch my babies and husband grow old in good health,” she said. Goddard‘s close…
Study reveals a new facet of how pancreatic cancer cells regulate autophagy
A feature of pancreatic cancer cells’ surroundings determines whether they grow fast or become resistant to chemotherapy, a…
Chronic inflammation shapes cancer progression and immunotherapy response
Chronic inflammation is both a driver and suppressor of cancer depending on context. Key players-NF-κB, IL-6, STAT3, TAMs,…
Global study reveals disparities in early-onset gastric cancer
Gastric cancer remains the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Although its overall incidence has declined, early-onset…
Toxic compounds found in synthetic and natural hair extensions
A first-of-its-kind chemical analysis reveals that many widely used hair extensions contain hazard-listed substances, highlighting gaps in labeling…
Nasal COVID vaccine boost increases IgA responses linked to variant neutralisation
A novel nasal booster approach may help close the gap between systemic vaccination and infection-blocking mucosal immunity, offering…
Young mum’s cancer fight highlights need for $22.5m Northland Cancer Lodge
This was the only option for Abi Johnston, who was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2023,…
Woman diagnosed with anxiety before being told she had ’15 months left to live’
Madi was told she had 15 to 18 months to live before undergoing surgery in the US Madi…
Older Americans more exposed to dubious health information
Even as misinformation proliferates across the Internet, sites containing low-credibility health information remain relatively scarce and unseen. That’s…
Time of radiotherapy influences cancer treatment response
A team of researchers from the Andalusian Centre for Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine (CABIMER) and the University…
Rising lung cancer in never smokers demands urgent research focus
Lung cancer patients who have never smoked make up a significant and growing share of global lung cancer…