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Putting a lid on excess cholesterol to halt bladder cancer cell growth
Researchers discover novel targets for bladder cancer therapeutics and demonstrate that a new combination of existing drugs, including statins, blocks tumor growth in mice. …
New cellular immunotherapy approach shows promise for B-cell lymphoma
Stem-cell-derived chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) natural killer cells show potential for treating B-cell lymphomas and could make future cellular immunotherapies less expensive and more accessible to patients. …
High levels of disordered eating among young people linked to brain differences
More than half of 23-year-olds in a European study show restrictive, emotional. or uncontrolled eating behaviors and structural brain differences appear to play a role in the development of these…
Dangerous bacterial biofilms have a natural enemy
Scientists have discovered a plant-produced chemical that inhibits bacterial biofilm formation, offering potential benefits for healthcare and industrial equipment corrosion prevention. …
Red light exposure linked to lowered risk of blood clots
New findings suggest that exposure to long-wavelength red light lowers the risk of blood clots, highlighting the potential of light therapy to reduce cardiovascular risk. …
Diet, gut bacteria and fat: A new pathway controlling fat metabolism and cholesterol levels
Preclinical study shows that beneficial gut bacteria and the body work together to fine-tune fat metabolism and regulate cholesterol levels. …
Short-chain fatty acids: How our diet affects health and alters gene function
Two short-chain fatty acids, common byproducts of dietary fiber digestion, cause direct epigenetic changes and alter gene expression, which have anti-cancer properties. …
A new era in gene editing
Researchers describe a versatile new gene editing technology capable of precisely editing genes, activating gene expression, and repressing genes simultaneously, opening new doors for treating genetic diseases. …
New artificial intelligence tool predicts cancer prognoses and treatment responses
A newly developed artificial intelligence model that incorporates information from medical imaging and language-based sources has outperformed standard methods in predicting cancer prognoses and responses to immunotherapy. …
Morning coffee may protect the heart better than all-day coffee drinking
Observational study suggests that people who drink coffee in the morning have a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and lower overall mortality risk compared to all-day coffee drinkers…
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Putting a lid on excess cholesterol to halt bladder cancer cell growth
Researchers discover novel targets for bladder cancer therapeutics and demonstrate that a new combination of existing drugs, including statins, blocks tumor growth in mice. …
Diet and Lifestyle
Short-chain fatty acids: How our diet affects health and alters gene function
Two short-chain fatty acids, common byproducts of dietary fiber digestion, cause direct epigenetic changes and alter gene expression, which have anti-cancer properties. …
Preventive Medicine
Dangerous bacterial biofilms have a natural enemy
Scientists have discovered a plant-produced chemical that inhibits bacterial biofilm formation, offering potential benefits for healthcare and industrial equipment corrosion prevention. …
