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Colorectal cancers raise defensive barrier in response to chemotherapy: St
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Barcelona [Spain], February 8 (ANI): Colorectal cancer occurs when tumours develop in the colon or rectum. Adenocarcinomas are the most common type of colorectal cancer, often growing from the cells that constitute the mucous lining of the tissue. A new study has said that drugs that are com
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Stress in intestine influences chromosome inheritance: Study
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Cologne [Germany], February 6 (ANI): In order for the preservation of all species, inheriting a normal and intact number of chromosomes in germ cells, egg and sperm, is essential. With increasing age, the risk of the egg cell not inheriting the normal set of chromosomes increases.
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Study discovers key growth factor protein effective in protection against
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Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): A recent discovery by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers has said that a growth factor protein produced by rare immune cells in the intestine can protect against the effects of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an umbrella term used to describe disorders th
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Study tracks cells that host HIV
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Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): A new research has found the lifespans and location of the cells that are responsible for producing HIV, preventing its eradication.
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Studies explore Omega-3 Index benefits for immunity and cell membrane inte
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Sioux Falls (South Dakota) [US], February 4 (ANI): Two pivotal studies featuring the Omega-3 Index have shed light on how they impact the body. The first discussed how the Omega-3 Index relates to red blood cell (RBC) distribution width (a measure of cellular integrity) and the second explor
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Scientists develop new way to deliver RNA for those afraid of needles
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Cambridge (Massachusetts) [US], February 1 (ANI): Traditionally, vaccines have always been injected. Same is the case with RNA vaccines. This, however can be a hindrance for people who fear needles. Now, a team of MIT researchers have come up with an innovative solution for this.
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Researchers discover key growth factor protein, effective in protection ag
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New York [US], February 1 (ANI): Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term used to describe disorders that involve chronic inflammation of one's digestive tract. A recent discovery by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers has said that a growth factor protein produced by rare immune
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Study finds pancreatic cancer cells feed off hyaluronic acid
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Michigan [US], January 31 (ANI): A new study has found that hyaluronic acid which is present in pancreatic tumours also acts as food to the cancer cells.
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New research sheds light on how lactic acid weakens anti-tumour defences
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Ixelles [Belgium], January 31 (ANI): In cancer research, it has been a long-known fact that lactic acid, or lactate, is produced in large quantities by cancer cells and that this lactic acid disrupts our defence against tumours. Now, a recent study has shed light on exactly "how" this happen
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Study finds unexpected benefits of fat in type 2 diabetes
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Geneva [Switzerland], January 30 (ANI): A team of researchers has discovered how a cycle of fat storage and mobilisation allows cells to adapt to excess sugar.
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Researchers find key regulator of blood stem cell development
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Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): A new study has found a protein that masterminds the way DNA is wrapped within chromosomes has a major role in the healthy functioning of blood stem cells, which produce all blood cells in the body.
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Prodrug that kills cancer cells developed by researchers
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Pohang [South Korea], January 30 (ANI): A prodrug that kills cancer cells like assassins, has recently been developed by a team of researchers.
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