Oncology & Cancer

Researchers solve mystery behind tumor receptor behavior

Case Western Reserve University and MetroHealth cancer researchers have successfully unraveled a mystery surrounding a receptor protein that can either suppress cancer or foster its growth and spread. The findings, recently ...

Diabetes

Scientists target human stomach cells for diabetes therapy

Stem cells from the human stomach can be converted into cells that secrete insulin in response to rising blood sugar levels, offering a promising approach to treating diabetes, according to a preclinical study from researchers ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Shanghai neighbourhood evacuated after three virus cases

Shanghai authorities began evacuating a residential neighbourhood near the historic Bund riverfront after Chinese officials discovered at least three new coronavirus cases on Thursday.

Medical research

The case for DIY masks to slow coronavirus spread

A nationwide chorus is urging the wearing of homemade facemasks in public to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus. One voice is that of is physicist Walt de Heer who here explains some of the logic behind wearing the ...