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Assessing DDX53 as a potential early esophageal cancer antigen

A new research paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 10) on November 10, 2023, entitled, "An immunoinformatics assessment of the cancer testis antigen, DDX53, as a potential early esophageal cancer antigen."

17 Nov 2023

Diabetes linked to higher colorectal cancer risk in low-income African-Americans, study shows

JAMA Network Open study finds that diabetes increases colorectal cancer risk among low-income African-American individuals, with stronger associations observed in women, smokers, and those recently diagnosed, suggesting that glycemic control and colonoscopy screenings could mitigate risk.

16 Nov 2023

Photobiomodulation in Alzheimer's mouse model falls short in preventive impact

Study assesses the effectiveness of photobiomodulation (PBM) treatment in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease and finds no significant impact on behavioral performance or neurodegeneration, suggesting the need for further research into PBM's therapeutic potential.

16 Nov 2023

New lipidic peptide IK14004 shows promise in treating cancer and reducing autoimmune complications

A lipidic peptide, named IK14004.

15 Nov 2023

Cannabis shows promise in easing endometriosis pain, new research suggests

The Journal of Clinical Medicine review explores cannabis as a self-management strategy for endometriosis pain, revealing its potential to reduce gut inflammation and improve gut permeability, thereby alleviating bloating and suppressing pain through interactions with the endocannabinoid system and gut microbiota.

14 Nov 2023

Cancer stem cells induce macrophage aging, creating conditions for tumor formation

Cancer stem cells cause the aging of macrophages in mice with healthy immune systems, creating conditions for the formation of tumors.

14 Nov 2023

New insights into migraine etiology: the role of hepatocyte growth factor

The causal links between pro-inflammatory cytokine expression and migraine.

10 Nov 2023

Research redefines rheumatoid arthritis: Over 314,000 cells analyzed for precise treatment strategies

A new paper recently published in Nature, reported the examination of synovial tissue from the joints of nearly 80 people with RA, in combination with RNA sequencing and surface protein analyses.

10 Nov 2023

Scientists unravel the mystery of how cells keep glutathione levels in check

If a delivery person leaves a package on your front step without pinging you, you likely won't know it's there.

8 Nov 2023

Diabetes breakthrough: Scientists uncover novel route to stimulate beta cell growth

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered a novel route to stimulate the growth of healthy insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells in a preclinical model of diabetes.

8 Nov 2023

Scientists develop tissue adhesive gelatin hydrogels to speed up wound healing, prevent infections

Open wounds, whether caused by accidents or from medical procedures like surgery, require proper management to speed up healing and prevent infections.

6 Nov 2023

TIMP2 protein identified as key player in brain plasticity and memory

Researchers explored the molecular and cellular processes regulated by tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-2 (TIMP2) in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of the adult brain hippocampus.

6 Nov 2023

Scientists identify progenitor cells that could revolutionize osteoarthritis treatment

Researchers report that osteoarthritis is caused by the loss of Gremlin 1 (Grem1)-lineage chondrogenic progenitor cells.

3 Nov 2023

Osteoarthritis may be treatable and reversible, new study shows

Current osteoarthritis treatment manages symptoms rather than addressing the underlying disease, but a new University of Adelaide study has shown the condition may be treatable and reversible.

31 Oct 2023

Promising new drug target for triple-negative breast cancer identified

Improving treatments for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), an aggressive tumor with very poor prognosis and limited therapeutic targets, has been challenging.

30 Oct 2023

Low-cost anti-inflammatory hydrogel could help treat chronic skin lesions in people with diabetes

Researchers in São Paulo state, Brazil, have developed a low-cost anti-inflammatory hydrogel that in future could help treat chronic skin lesions such as those often seen in people with diabetes.

27 Oct 2023

Red grape polyphenol, resveratrol: a multifaceted therapeutic powerhouse under review

The therapeutic potential of resveratrol, a red grape polyphenol.

25 Oct 2023

HIF-2α inhibitor belzutifan significantly reduces progression of clear cell renal cell carcinoma

Belzutifan significantly reduced the risk of progression of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), the most common type of kidney cancer, in patients previously treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors and anti-angiogenic therapies compared with everolimus in a phase 3 clinical trial.

24 Oct 2023

Lactobacillus iners in tumors: Driving chemoradiation resistance via lactate-induced metabolic rewiring

Investigating tumor and gut microbiome traits that impact chemoradiation therapy in patients with cervical cancer.