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 Discovery of DNA repair mechanism advances understanding of how human cells stay healthyDiscovery of DNA repair mechanism advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy
 
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a DNA repair mechanism that advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy, and which could lead to new treatments for cancer and premature aging.
 
 
 New Lancet Commission on Breast Cancer: Transforming breast cancer care globallyNew Lancet Commission on Breast Cancer: Transforming breast cancer care globally
 
The new Lancet Commission on Breast Cancer today released findings and recommendations on improving breast cancer care globally.
 
   Triple-negative breast cancer patients with high immune cell levels have lower relapse risk after surgeryTriple-negative breast cancer patients with high immune cell levels have lower relapse risk after surgery
 
Women with triple-negative breast cancer, and high levels of immune cells in the tumors, have a lower relapse risk after surgery, even without chemotherapy.
 
   DASH diet may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivorsDASH diet may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors
 
A new paper in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, published by Oxford University Press, finds that following a healthy diet lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors.
 
   The Lancet Breast Cancer Commission: Tackling inequalities, hidden costs, and empowering patientsThe Lancet Breast Cancer Commission: Tackling inequalities, hidden costs, and empowering patients
 
Breast cancer is now the world's most common cancer; at the end of 2020, 7.8 million women were alive having been diagnosed in the previous five years.
 
 Exploring the versatile roles of tissue macrophages beyond immune defense
 
Exploring the versatile roles of tissue macrophages beyond immune defenseThe role of resident tissue macrophages (RTMs) in homeostasis and disease.
 
 
 Engineered peptides show promise in cancer immunotherapy
 
Engineered peptides show promise in cancer immunotherapyIn a new study published today in Nature Biomedical Engineering, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have designed a new method for developing immunotherapy drugs using engineered peptides to elicit a natural immune response inside the body.
 
 
 ChatGPT shows promise in automating data transfer for stroke treatment
 
ChatGPT shows promise in automating data transfer for stroke treatmentIn an ischemic stroke, an artery in the brain is blocked by blood clots and the brain cells can no longer be supplied with blood as a result.
 
 
 Urine-based test developed for early detection of head and neck tumors
 
Urine-based test developed for early detection of head and neck tumorsResearchers from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have created a urine-based test that detects pieces of DNA fragments released by head and neck tumors.
 
 
 Korean fermented food Doenjang shows promise in alleviating menopausal symptoms
 
Korean fermented food Doenjang shows promise in alleviating menopausal symptomsStudy compares the effects of traditional versus commercial Korean Doenjang on menopausal symptoms, finding that traditional variants with high beneficial microorganisms are more effective in reducing these symptoms and improving cardiovascular and gut health.
 
 
 Do neighborhood-level disparities in breast cancer–specific survival remain after accounting for individual, tumor, and treatment characteristics?
 
Do neighborhood-level disparities in breast cancer–specific survival remain after accounting for individual, tumor, and treatment characteristics?The role of neighborhood-level disparities in determining shorter breast cancer-specific survival.