Cutting off cancer cells’ access to fat may help a specific type of cancer treatment work more effectively, reports a
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MRI can save rectal cancer patients from surgery, study suggests
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can spare many patients with rectal cancer from invasive surgery that can carry lifelong side effects,
Dangers of the metaverse and VR for US youth revealed in new research
The metaverse, a space where the lines between physical and digital realities blur, is rising among younger populations. As of
People with type 2 diabetes who eat low-carb may be able to discontinue medication
Adults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function allowing them to better
Crucial role of cerebellum in social and cognitive functioning
“People with cerebellar abnormalities often experience motor issues,” Van Overwalle explains. “For example, they struggle to smoothly touch their nose
Study highlights complexity of menopausal hormone therapy’s impact on brain health
A study suggests that menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) might have moderate effects on brain health, but this depends on past
How the coronavirus defeats the innate immune response
The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has an enzyme that can counteract a cell’s innate defense mechanism against viruses, explaining why it
A 37% drop in overdose deaths from drugs mixed with opioids — fentanyl included
Expanded treatment options, increased naloxone distribution and targeted education campaigns likely led to a 37% reduction in overdose deaths from
Unexpected beauty, major antimicrobial power boost as phages form into surprising flower shapes
A group of McMaster researchers who routinely work with bacteriophages — viruses that eat bacteria — had a pleasant and
mRNA vaccines for disease outbreaks can be synthesized in less time with new technique
In an era where viral outbreaks can escalate into global pandemics with alarming speed, the ability to quickly develop new