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Breakthrough study reveals killing power of CD4 T cells against cancer

In the fight against cancer, immunotherapy - which aims to boost the body's natural defences against cancer - is experiencing remarkable growth. Most of these treatments are based on CD8 T lymphocytes, ''killer cells'' able to eliminate diseased cells.

1 Jul 2025

Improving RNA drug delivery through intracellular traffic control

A recent study involving researchers from the University of Basel reveals that slowing down the intracellular transport of RNA-based drugs can significantly enhance their effectiveness.

1 Jul 2025

Quitting smoking in addiction recovery made easier with tailored support

For people recovering from substance use disorders, quitting smoking remains one of the most difficult-but most crucial-steps toward long-term health.

1 Jul 2025

Study reveals persistent inequalities in children's access to kidney transplants across the UK

New research, presented at the ESOT Congress 2025, reveals persistent inequalities in children's access to life-saving kidney transplants across the UK.

1 Jul 2025

Study links hormone therapy to breast cancer risk in younger women

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that two common types of hormone therapy may alter breast cancer risk in women before age 55.

1 Jul 2025

Study uncovers how inflammation in brain blood vessels exacerbates damage in vascular dementia

A new study from UCLA Health has uncovered how inflammation in brain blood vessels exacerbates damage in vascular dementia and demonstrated that targeting this process with a repurposed drug can promote brain repair and functional recovery in mice.

1 Jul 2025

AI tool matches doctors in accurately outlining lung tumors on CT scans

In radiation therapy, precision can save lives. Oncologists must carefully map the size and location of a tumor before delivering high-dose radiation to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.

1 Jul 2025

AI system offers new hope for diagnosing PTSD in children

Diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder in children can be notoriously difficult. Many, especially those with limited communication skills or emotional awareness, struggle to explain what they're feeling.

30 Jun 2025

Can a global vault save the world’s threatened microbiomes?

Researchers warn that accelerating human-driven loss of microbial diversity threatens both planetary and human health. The Microbiota Vault Initiative offers a global, equitable framework to safeguard critical microbiomes for future generations.

30 Jun 2025

FAU researchers secure key grants to target new gene in the fight against glioblastoma

Florida Atlantic University researchers have secured two key grants to investigate targeting a gene for the first time as a new approach to treat glioblastoma, a very aggressive and fast-growing type of brain cancer.

30 Jun 2025

GATE complex discovery sheds light on CMV's evasion of immune defenses

New research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and La Jolla Institute for Immunology, published today in Nature Microbiology, reveals an opportunity for developing a therapy against cytomegalovirus (CMV), the leading infectious cause of birth defects in the United States.

30 Jun 2025

Urine-based DNA test predicts bladder cancer recurrence after immunotherapy

In a multi-institutional study published in Science Direct, researchers revealed that testing urine-based tumor DNA (utDNA) can help predict which bladder cancer patients are at higher risk for recurrence after treatment.

30 Jun 2025

Vegetables and dairy may lower endometriosis risk

A major umbrella review shows that higher intake of vegetables and dairy products is linked to a lower risk of endometriosis, while butter and high caffeine intake appear to increase risk. However, the evidence remains weak due to limitations in existing observational studies.

30 Jun 2025

Gene therapy shows promise for reducing stroke risk in patients with sickle cell disease

Gene therapy for sickle cell disease may help improve a major contributing factor to stroke risk in patients, reports a new study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

30 Jun 2025

Risk factors associated with emergency presentations following malignant skin cancer

Emergency department (ED) presentations are associated with higher cancer mortality. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, frequency, and risk factors in Australian patients diagnosed with malignant skin cancers.

27 Jun 2025

Organ chip technology accurately predicts chemotherapy response in esophageal adenocarcinoma patients

Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), one of two major forms of esophageal cancer, is the sixth most deadly cancer worldwide for which no effective targeted therapy exists.

27 Jun 2025

Early therapy for preschool depression shows long lasting benefits

Depression affects 1%-2% of children younger than 13 in the U.S. and can arise as early as age 3, but a specialized therapeutic intervention can help preschool-aged children find relief from this condition - with benefits lasting at least four years, according to a new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

27 Jun 2025

Therapy News and Research

Breakthrough study reveals killing power of CD4 T cells against cancer

Improving RNA drug delivery through intracellular traffic control

Quitting smoking in addiction recovery made easier with tailored support

Study reveals persistent inequalities in children's access to kidney transplants across the UK

Study links hormone therapy to breast cancer risk in younger women

Study uncovers how inflammation in brain blood vessels exacerbates damage in vascular dementia

AI tool matches doctors in accurately outlining lung tumors on CT scans

AI system offers new hope for diagnosing PTSD in children

Can a global vault save the world’s threatened microbiomes?

FAU researchers secure key grants to target new gene in the fight against glioblastoma

GATE complex discovery sheds light on CMV's evasion of immune defenses

Urine-based DNA test predicts bladder cancer recurrence after immunotherapy

Vegetables and dairy may lower endometriosis risk

Gene therapy shows promise for reducing stroke risk in patients with sickle cell disease

Risk factors associated with emergency presentations following malignant skin cancer

Organ chip technology accurately predicts chemotherapy response in esophageal adenocarcinoma patients

Early therapy for preschool depression shows long lasting benefits

Targeting mitochondrial dynamics to combat breast cancer metastasis

New study supports non-surgical approach for select cases of acute subdural hematoma

Limiting carcinogen exposure could mitigate liver cancer risk for people with HBV infection

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