Immunology

How being in space impairs astronauts' immune systems

A new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has examined how T cells of the immune system are affected by weightlessness. The results, which are published in the journal Science Advances, could explain ...

Oncology & Cancer

Significant progress in cell separation technology

Early detection allows for timely intervention in many diseases before they progress to a severe stage, often at a lower treatment cost. This is particularly crucial in the case of cancer, as the stage of cancer development ...

Genetics

Scientists develop new model for understanding uterine fibroids

Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a new cellular model of uterine fibroids that stem from common genetic mutations, which will accelerate further research and development of future treatments, according to findings ...

Medications

Common blood thinner may double as cancer therapy

Warfarin, a widely used blood thinner, appears to have potent anti-cancer properties, according to a study by Columbia University researchers. The study, conducted in human cells and in mice, found that warfarin stops tumors ...

Oncology & Cancer

Uncovering why some cells become resistant to anti-cancer therapies

A research team led by Northwestern University and the University of Pennsylvania scientists has created a new synthetic biology approach, a "QR code for cancer cells," to follow tumor cells over time, finding there are meaningful ...

Oncology & Cancer

Cancer discoveries could enhance immunotherapy, breast cancer care

Two new discoveries from the Dudley lab at UVA Cancer Center highlight the different roles of blood vessels in solid tumors—and the findings could help prevent breast cancer from spreading and enhance the effectiveness ...

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