Manawatū mum Whitney Gilbertson fights for more time in terminal cancer battle
Last October, Gilbertson was told the cancer had spread to her liver and lungs. She is undergoing further…
New genetic driver found for rare small intestinal cancers
A signaling system known as the Wnt pathway plays a central role in how cells in the intestine…
Collagen exists as liquid droplets inside living cells, study reveals
Collagen, the protein that builds skin, bones, tendons and organs, exists inside cells as a liquid-like droplet rather…
Circadian clock protein BMAL1 enhances inflammatory responses in immune cells
Daily life is shaped by the solar day, influencing when we wake up, eat, work, and sleep. Inside…
Viral DNA blood test accurately gauges post-surgery cancer recovery success
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute found that an ultrasensitive blood test called…
New DNA tetrahedron nanostructures improve targeted cancer therapy delivery
Conventional cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, often lack specificity and can damage both cancerous and healthy cells, leading…
Tranexamic acid reduces surgical transfusions without raising clot risks
A landmark clinical trial published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine found that tranexamic acid reduced transfusions across major surgeries without increasing the risk…
Ovarian cancer: Tauranga’s Tracey Goldthorpe survives stage 4 diagnosis
Goldthorpe is sharing her story ahead of the Dry July campaign – an annual challenge where participants give…
New hybrid lens design drastically cuts 3D microscopy costs and complexity
A team led by Raju Tomer, professor of biological sciences at Columbia University, has created a new design…
Brain injury survivors face higher risk of brain cancer death
Daniel Daneshvar, MD, PhD, director of the HealthSpan Lab and Chief of the Department of Physical Medicine and…
New meningioma atlas uncovers clues to tumor aggressiveness
One of the most detailed maps to date of meningioma – the most common brain tumor in adults – reveals…
Advanced MRI scans predict chronic kidney disease in patients undergoing nephrectomy
An investigator at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has received international recognition for innovative imaging…