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Bacteria Engineered To Deliver Cancer Radiation Treatment
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new method of delivering radiation therapy to cancer cells – using engineered bacteria.

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How To Protect Bioactive Compounds From Food During Digestion
Many studies are looking for ways to optimize absorption of bioactive compounds by the organism and increase their bioavailability – the proportion that enters the bloodstream after absorption. One way is to coat the compounds with another material and package them on the nanometric scale (a nanometer is a billionth of a meter).

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Tools Using “Chemical Cubes” May Lead to New Drugs
A novel chemical-creation platform is being unearthed that could help breathe new life into tired drugs and agrochemicals.

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Endometrial Cancer Combination Therapy Shows Promising Results in Trial
Patients with advanced endometrial cancer saw a significant reduction in disease growth with the combination immunotherapy and chemotherapy.

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Human Body a “Breeding Ground” for Antimicrobial Resistance Genes
New research has indicated that our microbiomes may harbor antibiotic-resistance genes, particularly in countries with a heavy burden of antibiotic consumption.

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New Prostate Cancer Drug Combination Shows Promise
A new drug combination against advanced prostate cancer has shown promise in a new phase 3 trial, increasing 5-year survival rates to 67%.

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Myeloid Cells Can Harbor HIV for Years Even With Therapy
HIV can persist in a subset of white blood cells even if the patient is taking antiretroviral therapy, reports a new study.

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Protein Family Is Key for Powerful Muscle Fiber Generation
A protein family’s role in the regulation of fast-twitch muscle fibers – those involved in fast and powerful movements – has been identified by scientists at the University of Tsukuba. The research is published in Cell Reports.

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Study Supports Preserving Lung Tissue During Cancer Surgery
New research finds that select patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who undergo a less invasive procedure have comparable outcomes to those who receive a lobectomy.

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Researchers Synthesize Promising Cancer-Killing Plant Molecule
Researchers have created a way to synthesize a molecule with remarkable anticancer properties, jerantinine A, produced by a plant called Tabernaemontana corymbosa.
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