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T cells use glucose to strengthen tumor attacking signals

For cancer- and infection-fighting T cells, glucose offers far more than a simple sugar rush.

5 Aug 2025

Starfish compound overcomes drug resistance in prostate cancer models

Researchers identified that triterpene glycosides from the starfish Solaster pacificus can kill drug-resistant prostate cancer cells in vitro by bypassing common resistance pathways. CuC1 showed synergy with existing chemotherapies, though with only moderate selectivity for cancer cells.

5 Aug 2025

Understanding how long non-coding RNAs control gene expression in cancer

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA) are a type of RNA molecule that do not carry instructions to make proteins. Instead, they influence how other genes are expressed.

5 Aug 2025

Lipid droplet protein perilipin 2 linked to poor prognosis in lung cancer

New research has revealed that perilipin 2 protein modulates aggressive cancer progression in advanced lung adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer, by regulating lipid droplet accumulation, which plays an important role in lipid metabolism by making cancer cells store more fat, acting as a fuel source.

5 Aug 2025

Weight loss with ozempic may weaken muscles even when size remains stable

As use of the popular anti-diabetic and weight-loss drug Ozempic skyrockets, so have concerns about the medication's side effects.

5 Aug 2025

Most Americans oppose fast food sales in hospitals

Fast food like cheeseburgers, fried chicken, and pizza shouldn't be sold in hospitals, say most Americans in a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult poll.

5 Aug 2025

Bacteria-based cancer therapy achieves tumor eradication without immune cells

A joint research team led by Professor Eijiro Miyako of the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), in collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. and University of Tsukuba, has developed a groundbreaking immune-independent bacterial cancer therapy using a novel microbial consortium called AUN.

5 Aug 2025

AI model advances prediction of microsatellite status in cancer

One in every three people is expected to have cancer in their lifetime, making it a major health concern for mankind.

5 Aug 2025

Metabolite patterns reveal potential for COPD population screening

The possibility of having a tool that facilitates population screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is getting closer.

5 Aug 2025

Ultrasound waves activate brain circuits in living animals for the first time

A new study provides the first visual evidence showing that brain circuits in living animals can be activated by ultrasound waves projected into specific patterns (holograms).

5 Aug 2025

Standing up more often may impact heart health for postmenopausal women

The simple daily habit of standing up more often may impact heart health for postmenopausal women,

5 Aug 2025

Gfi1 regulates exhausted CD8+ T cells to improve cancer immunotherapy

Killer immune cells destroy cancer cells and cells infected by virus. These CD8+ T cells are activated after detection of viral infection or growth of "non-self" tumor cells.

5 Aug 2025

Cannabis use disorder triples five-year risk of oral cancer

Research shows cannabis use disorder triples the risk of oral cancer, challenging perceptions of cannabis safety and prompting calls for health screenings.

5 Aug 2025

'Two-in-one' RNA molecule can simultaneously turn off two difficult-to-target cancer-related genes

University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have developed a "two-in-one" molecule that can simultaneously turn off two notoriously difficult-to-target cancer-related genes, KRAS and MYC, as well as directly deliver drugs to tumors that express these genes.

4 Aug 2025

Mailing at-home test boosts colorectal cancer screening in adults under 50

In a new study aimed at identifying the best approach to promote colorectal cancer screening in adults ages 45 to 49, UCLA researchers found that simply mailing a stool-based test directly to people's homes was the most effective strategy for increasing screening rates.

4 Aug 2025

Chemical in everyday products found to worsen alcohol-related liver damage

Have you ever wondered why some people who drink alcohol develop serious liver problems while others don't? A study from University of Louisville researchers published in May in Toxicological Sciences suggests that the answer might be hidden in everyday sources such as drinking water, food packaging or even non-stick cookware.

4 Aug 2025

New analgesic shows promise as opioid alternative

Opioids like morphine are widely used in medical practice due to their powerful pain-relieving effects. However, they carry the risk of serious adverse effects such as respiratory depression and drug dependence.

4 Aug 2025

Mouth and gut microbes talk to each other - here’s why it matters for disease

Researchers reviewed nearly 250 studies to uncover how the oral and gut microbiomes communicate through multiple pathways, influencing the risk of diseases such as IBD, colorectal cancer, and cardiovascular disorders. The review highlights that maintaining oral health and dietary habits is crucial for overall systemic wellbeing.

4 Aug 2025

UCLA study shows stem cells can be reprogrammed to fight cancer

In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, UCLA scientists have shown it's possible to reprogram a patient's blood-forming stem cells to generate a continuous supply of functional T cells, the immune system's most powerful cancer-killing agents.

4 Aug 2025

Double lung transplant patient completes 32-mile Manhattan walk

Just one year after receiving a lifesaving double lung transplant, a 58-year-old Cobble Hill resident accompanied and encouraged by his care team from Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn met his personal goal of completing "The Great Saunter," a one-day, 32-mile walk tracing the perimeter of Manhattan that is organized by the nonprofit environmental group Shorewalkers.

4 Aug 2025