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A new mechanism for activating the immune system against cancer cells allows immune cells to detect and destroy cancer cells better than before, according to a new study.

MIT researchers have now designed an inhalable form of mRNA. This aerosol could be administered directly to the lungs to help treat diseases such as cystic fibrosis, the researchers say.

Recurrent miscarriage is associated with increased sperm DNA fragmentation and semen reactive oxidative species, opening new avenues for approaches to reducing the risk of miscarriage.

In the developing brain, the 3 main cell types, specifically neurons, astrocytes and oligodendrocytes, are generated from neural stem cells.
Using mice deficient in nestin, a nanofilament protein, researchers have shown that nestin produced in astrocytes has an important role in inhibiting neuronal differentiation.

New molecular biomarkers may help guide men in their decisions about the course of their prostate cancer care, and avoid over-treatment of low risk cancers.

A compound derived from an ornamental plant in the primrose family is a leading candidate for the treatment of uveal melanoma, the most common eye cancer in adults.

To study gut bacteria, scientists focus attention on excrement, which is teeming with bacteria that used to live in the gastrointestinal tract. For the sake of scientific accuracy, this experimental poop has needed a name... and now it has one!

Consumer goods companies and retailers need to be upfront about where palm oil in their products comes from to relieve consumers of the burden of making sustainable choices.

With more than 1.8 million children in the U.S. being treated annually with drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the possibility that such drugs could damage their hearts has been a significant cause of concern for parents and physicians alike. Now, the results of a long-term study could allay many of those concerns.

A growing body of evidence supports the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injections in reducing the frequency of chronic migraine headaches.