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Dual Impact Target Halts Glioblastoma Growth and Immune Evasion

Researchers have discovered a drug target in glioblastoma cells that could potentially undermine both these sources of resistance.
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Cancer–Microbiome Connection Challenged by New Genomic Study

Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say a study that sequenced human cancers found far fewer microbial DNA sequences than earlier studies reported in the same cancer tissue samples.
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European Scientists Receive €761m in Funding

The grant competition attracted 3,928 proposals, marking a 13% increase in demand from 2024’s opening call.
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Mechanical Stress From Blood Vessels Aids Tumor Metastasis

When detached cancer cells squeeze through the tiniest blood vessels, they can become prone to grow new tumors far from where they started, a blood flow simulation experiment suggests.
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Spaceflight Speeds Up Cellular Aging in Human Stem Cells

Spaceflight triggers genetic, mitochondrial and inflammatory stress in blood-forming stem cells, shedding light on aging and disease risks in long missions.
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Smoking Fuels Pancreatic Tumor Growth Through IL22 Pathway

Researchers trace how chemicals from cigarettes and other environmental toxins lead to higher risk of pancreatic cancer and worse outcomes.
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Polyamines Boost Healthy Aging but Can Also Drive Cancer

Polyamines are natural molecules that support cell health and have been linked to longer lifespans. Yet, they also appear in high levels in many cancers. The research reveals new treatment opportunities.
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Glucose Use in Brain Tumors Differs From Healthy Tissue

Researchers from the University of Michigan tracked how glucose is used in glioblastoma tumor cells.
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Sugar-Coated Nanoparticles Improve Drug Delivery to Breast Cancer Cells

Triple-negative breast cancer is particularly aggressive and difficult to treat, but recent research may offer a new way to target the often-deadly disease.
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Protein-Based Therapeutic Could Enable Targeted Cell Removal

Researchers have created a protein-based therapeutic tool that could change the way we treat diseases caused by harmful or unnecessary cells by offering targeted removal.
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