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June 30, 2022, 12:36

Liquid Biopsy Detects DNA Markers in Advanced Breast Cancer Within Five Hours

A novel, automated liquid biopsy test in development by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center can accurately detect the presence of cancer DNA in the blood of patients with metastatic breast cancer within five hours. The test, currently a prototype for research use only, potentially could be used to quickly help oncologists determine if cancer treatments are working.

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June 30, 2022, 12:30

Hair-raising research: Salk scientists find surprising link between immune system, hair growth

Study highlights how current treatments for alopecia work on a cellular level

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June 29, 2022, 13:31

Intermittent fasting may help heal nerve damage

Intermittent fasting changes the gut bacteria activity of mice and increases their ability to recover from nerve damage.

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June 29, 2022, 13:15

Human cells take in less protein from a plant-based meat than from chicken

Many people have now embraced the plant-based meat movement. Plants high in protein, such as soybeans, are common ingredients, but it’s been unclear how much of the nutrient makes it into human cells.

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June 28, 2022, 14:05

Scientists take the first step to master an all-powerful cell type in the beginning of life

From cloning to regeneration, how to find alternative paths to create or rejuvenate life has been one of the big questions for biologists. It is this question that’s behind the work of generations of scientists who went on to win Nobel Prizes.

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June 28, 2022, 11:52

Stress accelerates aging of immune system, study finds

Everyday stressors, traumatic events, job strain and discrimination prematurely weaken the body’s mix of immune cells, potentially increasing a person’s risk of disease.

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June 27, 2022, 11:57

Plant Virus Plus Immune Cell-Activating Antibody Clear Colon Cancer in Mice, Prevent Recurrence

A new combination therapy to combat cancer could one day consist of a plant virus and an antibody that activates the immune system’s “natural killer” cells, shows a study by researchers at the University of California San Diego.

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June 27, 2022, 10:41

Inability to stand on one leg in mid to later life linked to higher risk of death

Balance test could be included in routine health checks for older adults, say an international team of researchers, led by the Clinimex exercise medicine clinic in Rio de Janeiro and including the Bristol Medical School.

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