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NIH researchers gain new insights on rare immune deficiency

In an 11-year study, researchers at the National Institutes of Health have further characterized idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia (ICL), a rare immune deficiency that leaves people vulnerable to infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases and cancers.

4 May 2023

Study pinpoints how gut microbes boost the body's response to cancer immunotherapy

Cancer immunotherapy has transformed the treatment of many types of cancer. Yet, for reasons that remain poorly understood, not all patients get the same benefit from these powerful therapies.

4 May 2023

The effects of vitamin C, vitamin E, and β-carotene on the gut microbiota

Researchers reviewed the impact of vitamins C and E and β-carotene on the gut microbiome to understand how known vitamins modify the gut microbiota.

4 May 2023

IL-6 regulation in colon cancer-associated fibroblasts through vitamin A metabolism

A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on April 26, 2023, entitled, "Disruption of retinol-mediated IL-6 expression in colon cancer-associated fibroblasts: new perspectives on the role of vitamin A metabolism."

4 May 2023

The African Personalized Medicine Agenda

In this interview, Rizwana Mia, the Senior Program Manager at South African Medical Research Council, talks to News Medical about the African personalized medicine agenda.

From MGI 4 May 2023

How the COVID pandemic has improved genomics

In this interview, Davide Cacchiarelli, Molecular Biology and Genomics Professor at the University of Naples talks to NewsMed about how the COVID pandemic has highlighted the vital role of genomic surveillance and improved genomics.

From MGI 4 May 2023

The Human Protein Atlas and Precision Medicine

In this interview, Mathias Uhlen, the Director of the Human Protein Atlas, talks to NewsMed about the Human Protein Atlas and Precision Medicine.

From MGI 4 May 2023

Parkinson's disease-like gut dysbiosis detected in early stages of the disease

Study aimed to investigate the gut microbiota composition in early Parkinson's disease (PD), REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), first-degree relatives of RBD (RBD-FDR), and healthy controls.

4 May 2023

What are the top 10 public health challenges in 2023?

Researchers discuss the global public health challenges for the year 2023, which include health systems, mental health, substance abuse, infectious diseases, malnutrition and food insecurity, sexual and reproductive health, environmental pollution, climate, cancer, and diabetes.

3 May 2023

Revving up COVID mRNA vaccines: Algorithm generates 128-fold increase in antibodies

Research paper proposes a new method for predicting highly expressed genes based on codon usage bias and minimum free energy of mRNA secondary structures. The method involves constructing a stochastic grammar that generates sequences with high CAI and low MFE, and testing it on two mRNA vaccines.

3 May 2023

Organoid models provide new scientific insights into a rare childhood liver cancer

Scientists of the Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncology and Hubrecht Institute in the Netherlands have revealed new scientific insights into the features of fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC), a rare type of childhood liver cancer

3 May 2023

Study finds small but positive impact of school-based interventions on childhood obesity

Researcher paper is an update of a Cochrane systematic review on childhood obesity prevention interventions. It includes randomized controlled trials published until June 2021 that assess the effectiveness, adverse effects, and cost-effectiveness of interventions on the weight of children aged 6-18 years.

3 May 2023

New technique effectively identifies residual tumor tissue during breast-conserving surgery

A new technique designed to allow surgeons to identify and remove residual tumor tissue during breast-conserving surgery showed promising results in a multi-center trial led by investigators from the Mass General Cancer Center, a member of Mass General Brigham.

3 May 2023

Bariatric surgery can help improve clinical outcomes for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Researchers at West Virginia University have uncovered critical data showing bariatric surgery as a treatment method for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has a significant impact on improving clinical outcomes.

3 May 2023

Study examines the effects of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets on mortality in middle-aged, older adults

Short-terms clinical trials have demonstrated the health benefits of low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) and low-fat diets (LFDs) for weight loss and heart protection.

3 May 2023

Finnish mitochondrial disease of newborns shows cancer-like changes in proliferating cells

A study found that a mitochondrial disease of newborns shows cancer-like changes in proliferating cells, causing tissues to age prematurely.

3 May 2023

Is there an association between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep with well-being in older adults?

Researchers described 24-hour behaviors and their relationship with mental well-being in older adults.

3 May 2023

Boxing could improve quality of life for Parkinson's patients

When we think of boxing, it's understandable many of us wouldn't associate it with being 'good' for our brains.

3 May 2023

Using PandaOmics to identify dual-purpose therapeutic targets to treat aging and glioblastoma

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 8, entitled, "Identification of dual-purpose therapeutic targets implicated in aging and glioblastoma multiforme using PandaOmics - an AI-enabled biological target discovery platform."

3 May 2023

Addressing long-standing issue in women's health: Lumps in the breast

A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on April 24, 2023, entitled, "Crossroads: the role of biomarkers in the management of lumps in the breast."

3 May 2023

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Latest Cancer News and Research

NIH researchers gain new insights on rare immune deficiency

Study pinpoints how gut microbes boost the body's response to cancer immunotherapy

The effects of vitamin C, vitamin E, and β-carotene on the gut microbiota

IL-6 regulation in colon cancer-associated fibroblasts through vitamin A metabolism

The African Personalized Medicine Agenda

How the COVID pandemic has improved genomics

The Human Protein Atlas and Precision Medicine

Parkinson's disease-like gut dysbiosis detected in early stages of the disease

What are the top 10 public health challenges in 2023?

Revving up COVID mRNA vaccines: Algorithm generates 128-fold increase in antibodies

Organoid models provide new scientific insights into a rare childhood liver cancer

Study finds small but positive impact of school-based interventions on childhood obesity

New technique effectively identifies residual tumor tissue during breast-conserving surgery

Bariatric surgery can help improve clinical outcomes for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Study examines the effects of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets on mortality in middle-aged, older adults

Finnish mitochondrial disease of newborns shows cancer-like changes in proliferating cells

Is there an association between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep with well-being in older adults?

Boxing could improve quality of life for Parkinson's patients

Using PandaOmics to identify dual-purpose therapeutic targets to treat aging and glioblastoma

Addressing long-standing issue in women's health: Lumps in the breast

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