A common skin fungus, Malassezia globosa may invade deep tissues through the skin or by other means, then cause tumor growth, according to a new study. The study results were reported in mBio.
Sep 5, 2024
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Planet Earth—a mere speck in our universe—is home to more viruses than there are stars in the cosmos. They exist at life's outer limit, performing a delicate dance that has lasted eons but can turn in an instant. Not ...
Aug 27, 2024
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All mammals have mammary glands that produce milk, a feature that has fascinated scientists for many years. Questions such as why mammary glands evolved in the first place, how they have adapted across different species and ...
Aug 13, 2024
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While H5N1 avian influenza virus taken from infected cow's milk makes mice and ferrets sick when dripped into their noses, airborne transmission of the virus between ferrets—a common model for human transmission—appears ...
Jul 8, 2024
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The mammary gland is a complex tissue comprising a variety of cell types. Its proper functioning is crucial for the health of the breast. Among the numerous factors regulating cell homeostasis in the mammary gland, transcription ...
May 16, 2024
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. The development of breast cancer often originates from epithelial cells in the mammary gland—the very cells that specialize in milk production during and after pregnancy.
Jan 16, 2024
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A new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been known to affect human health. In the study, flaxseed components called lignans were shown to influence ...
Dec 7, 2023
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A pioneering study led by Professor Ashok Venkitaraman from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore and Dr. Mona Shehata from the University of Cambridge (UK) has ...
Nov 2, 2023
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An Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai study sheds light on the intricate interplay between mammary adipose (fat) tissue and breast health, and offers exciting possibilities for understanding breast development, lactation, ...
Jul 26, 2023
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The pancreas, located behind the stomach, manages the energy supply in our body. It does so by secreting proteins (enzymes) responsible for glucose—the body's main fuel—that reach other organs when required and in the ...
Jul 21, 2023
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