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Is There a Link Between Obesity and Blood Cancer?

Researchers have found that obesity is strongly associated with clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential, a blood condition that may increase the risk of blood cancer.
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Small Trial of Cancer-Killing Virus With Immunotherapy Shows Positive Results

Results of a Phase 1/2 clinical trial suggest that oncolytic viral therapy and immunotherapy were safe and improved survival in a subset of patients with recurrent glioblastoma.
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First Humanised Mouse Model Created for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Mice with a defective human gene responsible for congenital adrenal hyperplasia have been developed for the first time.
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Brain Circuits That Help Animals Sync Their Behavior Identified

Synchronized group movement in response to threat can be observed in animal species from fish to oxen. Researchers have now identified the brain circuits that help animals link fear and social behavior, resulting in a coordinated group response.
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Structural Insights on Phage Could Boost Their Biotech Applications

For the first time, researchers have mapped the structure of a commonly-used form of phage, which will help researchers design better uses in the future.
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Tiny Proteins May Play a Key Role in Cancer Spread

New research suggests that phosphatases of regenerating liver (PRLs) could potentially become an important tool in the development of cancer-fighting treatments.
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New Test Measures Cell Mechanotypes Quickly and Easily

In a promising development for cancer screening and treatment, groundbreaking research has led to a new laboratory test to measure cell mechanotypes quickly and easily.

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Overcoming Blood's Strong Autofluorescence Improves Trace Detection

A novel fluorescence probe that quenches blood’s strong autofluorescence, which interferes with analysis, allows scientists to quantify precisely traces of hydrogen sulfide, which is an important signal molecule.
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RNA Molecules Show Promise for Detection and Treatment of Esophageal Cancers

A new study suggests that non-coding genetic molecules play a key role in health and disease, including tumor development.
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Compound Shows Promise Against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria

A new peptide has been identified that could be used in the fight against multidrug-resistant bacteria, showing promising results within an hour in laboratory trials.
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