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Iron-activated molecules show promise against aggressive, treatment-resistant cancer cells
Current anticancer treatments essentially target the primary tumor cells that proliferate quickly, but do not effectively eliminate specific cancer cells able to adapt to existing treatments and which exhibit high metastatic ...
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Rare hunting dogs' unique noses may offer clue to cause of cleft lip and palate in humans
It's not entirely understood why some children are born with orofacial clefts, such as cleft lip or palate. But a new study suggests a genetic clue may be found in a rare breed of hunting dog.
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Cold water plunges may not speed women's post-exercise recovery, clinical trial finds
In a randomized clinical trial with 30 female participants, neither cold- nor hot-water immersion improved recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage. Vanessa Wellauer and colleagues at the University of Applied Sciences ...
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Tiny cellular 'antennae' could be fueling cancer, scientists warn
Microscopic command centers in our bodies called primary cilia—once thought irrelevant—could be hidden switches powering cancer growth and drug resistance, new research reveals.
May 6, 2025
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Newly identified protein could mitigate or eliminate excessive scarring during wound healing
A study published April 12 in Nature Communications identifies a protein that helps prevent excessive scarring. The protein, called fibromodulin (FMOD) forms a complex of molecules with interleukin 1β that stops myofibroblasts ...
May 6, 2025
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Phage therapy may treat drug resistance in patients with cystic fibrosis
Antimicrobial resistance, in which germs like bacteria and fungi no longer respond to medicines, is a rising global threat. When antibiotics and other drugs become ineffective, infections can become difficult or impossible ...
May 6, 2025
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New formula may reduce shingles and cold sore pain
Researchers have developed a new treatment formula—known as GS-1—that could reduce the symptoms and contagiousness of the viruses behind shingles and cold sores.
May 6, 2025
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Researchers raise red flag about AI-generated fake images in biomedical research
The authors of an editorial published in the American Journal of Hematology, claim that "generative Artificial Intelligence can be exploited to produce fraudulent scientific images, either from scratch or by modifying existing ...
May 6, 2025
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Q&A: Two decades of research lead to treatment for rare, painful skin condition
Patients with severe dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, or EB, have skin so fragile, the slightest touch can lead to blistering and, eventually, large, open wounds that never heal, causing immense pain.
May 3, 2025
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Two-week radiotherapy proven as safe and effective as eight-week course for prostate cancer: 10-year follow-up
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men worldwide, accounting for more than 1.4 million new cases each year. For many patients, radiotherapy is a standard treatment option that offers outcomes comparable ...
May 2, 2025
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COVID-19 research overlooks key perspectives from marginalized communities, study finds
During the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that people from historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups were more likely than non-Hispanic white people to be infected, be hospitalized ...
May 2, 2025
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US government to require placebo testing of all new vaccines: How will it affect updated COVID shots?
The U.S. Health and Human Services Department says it will require placebo testing of "all new vaccines," raising questions about the rollout of updated COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines.
May 2, 2025
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Lysosome destabilization found to drive iron-dependent cell death in cancer
The duplication and division of cells is critical to keeping all multicellular organisms alive. But the opposite process is equally important: cell death. Controlled death of cells, or programmed cell death, is also necessary ...
May 1, 2025
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The 'entourage effect'—what we don't know about how cannabis works
In the years since legalization, there has been a tremendous surge in the number of cannabis products available to Canadian consumers, many offering tailored experiences to enhance seemingly any mood or activity.
May 1, 2025
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Environmental health journal suspends submissions amid budget cuts
A well-known U.S. science journal focused on environmental health has stopped accepting new studies, raising alarms among researchers who rely on it heavily.
May 1, 2025
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Rare cancer synovial sarcoma reduced using plasma-activated medium
Plasma-activated medium (PAM) shows tumor-fighting effects against the rare form of cancer known as synovial sarcoma, an Osaka Metropolitan University-led research team has found.
May 1, 2025
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From COVID to cancer: Why Canada's RNA vaccine leadership matters more than ever
As the world marks World Immunization Week, attention turns once again to the lifesaving power of vaccines.
May 1, 2025
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Enzyme-resistant glycan glue ameliorates spinal disk degeneration in animal models
As the world's population ages, intervertebral disk degeneration (IDD) has become a major medical issue, causing chronic lower back pain and mobility issues that diminish the quality of life for millions. The study from the ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Novel rat model could advance COPD-associated cor pulmonale research
Researchers have developed a novel rat model that closely replicates the pathological features and physiological changes associated with human chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-associated cor pulmonale. This model ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Egg white hydrolysates show promise as natural antihypertensive agents
Hypertension is a major public health concern, affecting millions worldwide and increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. It is typically characterized by persistent high blood pressure, which can ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Q&A: How halt in funding hurts efforts to ensure safety of patients in medical research
The Trump administration's freeze of more than $2 billion in federal research grants to Harvard has disrupted work in a number of areas, including efforts to ensure the rights and safety of patients who take part in medical ...
Apr 29, 2025
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Traffic-related ultrafine particles found to influence gene regulation in olfactory cells
Exposure to air pollution–derived ultrafine particles alters gene transcription by epigenetic mechanisms, a new study shows. The changes affected, for example, cellular survival.
Apr 28, 2025
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Study using simulations highlights power of pooled data in environmental health research
Conflicting findings in environmental epidemiology have long stalled consensus on the health effects of toxic chemicals. A new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health published in the American Journal ...
Apr 28, 2025
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Covalent Werner helicase inhibitor shows clinical proof-of-concept in Phase I trial
For patients with cancers harboring certain genetic defects, the first-in-class targeted therapy RO7589831, which targets the DNA repair enzyme Werner helicase, demonstrated early signals of efficacy and was generally well-tolerated, ...
Apr 28, 2025
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Computational analysis links blood RNA patterns to ALS diagnosis and prognosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that destroys the nerves necessary for movement. About 30,000 people in the United States are affected, and doctors still don't know what causes it. To lay the groundwork for ...
Apr 26, 2025
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