Resistance exercise may offer greater benefits for preventing diabetes and obesity
Running may help burn calories, but when it comes to preventing diabetes and obesity, pumping iron might have…
Northwestern team develops antibody to expose hidden pancreatic cancer cells
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously hard to treat and often resists the most advanced immunotherapies. Northwestern Medicine scientists have…
Lactate and lactylation drive metabolic, epigenetic reprogramming in gynecological cancers
Lactate, once considered a metabolic waste product, is now recognized as a key regulator of cellular homeostasis and…
Thiostrepton suppresses rhabdomyosarcoma progression by targeting the PI3K–AKT pathway
Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) accounts for up to 10% of childhood cancers and nearly half of pediatric soft tissue sarcomas.…
Exploring the gut-brain-immune axis in neurodegeneration
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and multiple sclerosis…
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…
Strong grip strength lowers risk of organ dysfunction in obesity
People with obesity who also have high muscle mass may be less likely to have obesity-related organ damage.…
Fatty acids found to be a primary driver of triple-negative tumor growth
A team from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) has found that triple-negative breast…
CRISPR therapy shows promise against influenza in human lung chips
The Influenza A virus (IAV) has been the cause of six major flu pandemics, responsible for 50 to…
What the latest review says
While moderate caffeine may spare mothers major complications, new research warns even small doses can subtly stunt fetal…
GLP-1 therapeutics may have the potential to treat alcohol and drug addiction
A popular class of therapies for treating diabetes and obesity may also have the potential to treat alcohol…
Highly targeted gene therapy could revolutionize treatment for cancers linked to herpesvirus
In a preclinical study, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center scientists developed a highly targeted gene therapy that could…