The immune system is designed to protect us against viruses and bacteria. In autoimmune diseases, however, the immune system instead attacks the body's own cells. Conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) and ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to loosen limits on emissions of ethylene oxide, a gas used to sterilize many medical devices that is also linked to cancer.
Mar 16, 2026
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Cancers emerge from many different paths. One path begins early, in embryonic development, when a protein complex called PRC2, which regulates cell differentiation, identity, and plasticity, becomes dysfunctional. PRC2 has ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Immune cells called B cells make antibodies that fight off invading bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances. During their preparation for this battle, B cells transiently revert to a more flexible (plastic) stem-cell-like ...
Dec 29, 2025
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A new guideline from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) offers clear, evidence-based direction for treating blood cancers during pregnancy and shows that many patients can safely receive timely cancer care without ...
Dec 15, 2025
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Patients who receive T-cell redirecting therapies are typically hospitalized for several days after treatment to watch for side effects. Now new research by Fox Chase Cancer Center physicians shows that these patients can ...
Dec 9, 2025
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Patients undergoing treatment for lymphoma often experience adverse side effects that can be so severe that they stop or slow treatment. But a new study shows that a virtual program focusing on diet and exercise is a feasible ...
Dec 7, 2025
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Cancer isn't just about broken genes—it's about broken architecture. Imagine a city where roads suddenly vanish, cutting off neighborhoods from essential services. That's what happens inside cells when the 3D structure of ...
Dec 6, 2025
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An increasing number of Swedes are getting tattoos and Sweden's population is now one of the most tattooed in Europe. At the same time, the incidence of melanoma is increasing. A new epidemiological study from Lund University ...
Nov 25, 2025
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Could tattoos be the secret weapon in the fight against skin cancer? It might sound incredibly unlikely at first, but new research suggests there's more to tattoo ink than meets the eye, especially when it comes to melanoma ...
Sep 25, 2025
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