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Student's Science Project With Bird Poop Leads To Discovery Of Cancer-Fighting Compound
Middle school students in Chicago discovered a cancer-fighting compound in goose poop during a STEM program led by Professor Brian Murphy, showcasing the potential of young scientists.
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Mitochondria Divide Roles for Energy and Molecular Synthesis Under Low-Nutrient Conditions, Reveals New Study
New findings reveal that mitochondria in nutrient-deprived cells adopt specialised roles to prioritise either energy generation or amino acid synthesis. Led by Dr. Craig Thompson of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the study identified specific mitochondrial subpopulations, allowing cells to maintain critical functions even under stress. The...
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Discovery of MicroRNA Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology for Gene Regulation Breakthrough
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering microRNA and its crucial role in gene regulation. Their groundbreaking research, which began with tiny worms, has uncovered how microRNAs regulate protein production, impacting areas such as cancer, eye diseases, and even microbial interac...
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"All Doing Well": Prince William Shares Health Update On Kate Middleton
The 42-year-old Princess called the cancer discovery a "huge shock". The news came as a fresh health blow to the British royal family as King Charles is also undergoing cancer treatment.
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"A Huge Shock": Kate's Statement On Cancer Discovery
Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, said on Friday that tests taken after a surgery she had in January had revealed cancer had been present and she was now undergoing a course of preventative chemotherapy.
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Who is Heman Bekele? 5 Points On US Teen Who Invented Soap To Treat Skin Cancer
Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old school student, has achieved the title of "America's Top Young Scientist" by creating an innovative soap specifically formulated to address skin cancer.
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New Discovery About Immune "Sentinel" Cells May Aid In Cancer Treatment
Researchers during a recent study made a surprise discovery about how immune ''sentinel'' cells are maintained, which could have implications for drugs in development for cancer treatment.
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2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded for CRISPR/Cas9 'Genetic Scissors'
Two women scientists - Emmanuelle Charpentier, who is French, and American Jennifer Doudna - won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for creating genetic 'scissors' that can rewrite the code of life, contributing to new cancer therapies and holding out the prospect of curing hereditary diseases.
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New Drug Offers Hope For Bone Marrow Cancer Patients
A therapeutic drug has been found to improve outcomes and survival rates for patients with a serious type of bone marrow cancer.
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Here's How Anti-Malaria Drugs Help In Treating Cancer
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania explained that an enzyme called PPT1 - opens up a new pathway for potential cancer treatments.
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Proved: The Deadly Link Between Sugar And Cancer
In a breakthrough discovery, scientists prove how sugar and cancer are interlinked. Read on to know more.
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Excess Sugar Intake Can Make Tumours More Destructive: Study
The scientists reveal that the discovery could have a far- reaching impact on tailor-made diets for cancer patients, which could now be tweaked accordingly.
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New Discovery: A Rescue Protein That Can Delay Cell Growth
A new study published in the Journal Cell records a breakthrough in the field of science and health care.
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Gall Bladder Cancer: Scientists Identify Gene Variants Causing its Risk
A new study shed light on the discovery of two gene variations that has influenced increased risk of gall bladder cancer amongst Indians.
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New Gene Discovery May Help Treat Cancer, Heart Disease: Study
Researchers have discovered a new gene that controls blood vessel formation, an advance that may not only help in development of anti-cancer therapies but also prove useful in diabetic eye and heart diseases.
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Student's Science Project With Bird Poop Leads To Discovery Of Cancer-Fighting Compound
Middle school students in Chicago discovered a cancer-fighting compound in goose poop during a STEM program led by Professor Brian Murphy, showcasing the potential of young scientists.
-
Mitochondria Divide Roles for Energy and Molecular Synthesis Under Low-Nutrient Conditions, Reveals New Study
New findings reveal that mitochondria in nutrient-deprived cells adopt specialised roles to prioritise either energy generation or amino acid synthesis. Led by Dr. Craig Thompson of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the study identified specific mitochondrial subpopulations, allowing cells to maintain critical functions even under stress. The...
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Discovery of MicroRNA Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology for Gene Regulation Breakthrough
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering microRNA and its crucial role in gene regulation. Their groundbreaking research, which began with tiny worms, has uncovered how microRNAs regulate protein production, impacting areas such as cancer, eye diseases, and even microbial interac...
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"All Doing Well": Prince William Shares Health Update On Kate Middleton
The 42-year-old Princess called the cancer discovery a "huge shock". The news came as a fresh health blow to the British royal family as King Charles is also undergoing cancer treatment.
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"A Huge Shock": Kate's Statement On Cancer Discovery
Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, said on Friday that tests taken after a surgery she had in January had revealed cancer had been present and she was now undergoing a course of preventative chemotherapy.
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Who is Heman Bekele? 5 Points On US Teen Who Invented Soap To Treat Skin Cancer
Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old school student, has achieved the title of "America's Top Young Scientist" by creating an innovative soap specifically formulated to address skin cancer.
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New Discovery About Immune "Sentinel" Cells May Aid In Cancer Treatment
Researchers during a recent study made a surprise discovery about how immune ''sentinel'' cells are maintained, which could have implications for drugs in development for cancer treatment.
-
2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded for CRISPR/Cas9 'Genetic Scissors'
Two women scientists - Emmanuelle Charpentier, who is French, and American Jennifer Doudna - won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for creating genetic 'scissors' that can rewrite the code of life, contributing to new cancer therapies and holding out the prospect of curing hereditary diseases.
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New Drug Offers Hope For Bone Marrow Cancer Patients
A therapeutic drug has been found to improve outcomes and survival rates for patients with a serious type of bone marrow cancer.
-
Here's How Anti-Malaria Drugs Help In Treating Cancer
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania explained that an enzyme called PPT1 - opens up a new pathway for potential cancer treatments.
-
Proved: The Deadly Link Between Sugar And Cancer
In a breakthrough discovery, scientists prove how sugar and cancer are interlinked. Read on to know more.
-
Excess Sugar Intake Can Make Tumours More Destructive: Study
The scientists reveal that the discovery could have a far- reaching impact on tailor-made diets for cancer patients, which could now be tweaked accordingly.
-
New Discovery: A Rescue Protein That Can Delay Cell Growth
A new study published in the Journal Cell records a breakthrough in the field of science and health care.
-
Gall Bladder Cancer: Scientists Identify Gene Variants Causing its Risk
A new study shed light on the discovery of two gene variations that has influenced increased risk of gall bladder cancer amongst Indians.
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New Gene Discovery May Help Treat Cancer, Heart Disease: Study
Researchers have discovered a new gene that controls blood vessel formation, an advance that may not only help in development of anti-cancer therapies but also prove useful in diabetic eye and heart diseases.
