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Study shed new light on why cancer may spread to spine
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, the vertebral bones that make up the spine are formed by a type of stem cell that secretes a protein that promotes tumour spread. The discovery provides light on why solid tumours typically metastasise to the spine and may aid in the developme
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Researchers give more insight into reasons why cancer may spread to spine
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a study conducted by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine, the vertebral bones that make up the spine originate from a special kind of stem cell that secretes a protein that encourages tumour metastasis. The finding opens up a new area of study into spinal illnesses, sheds light
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Ion channel proteins can rearrange itself into bigger shape: Study
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to a study headed by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, a member of a significant family of ion channel proteins can momentarily rearrange itself into a bigger shape with significantly different capabilities.
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Preclinical test indicates potential for treating neuropathic pain: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers at the Burke Neurological Institute and Weill Cornell Medicine have completed a preclinical investigation on a non-opioid designer molecule that calms hyperactive pain-sensing neurons in the peripheral nervous system to treat chronic neuropathic pain. The results of the study are
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Study finds how DNA can fold into complex shapes to execute new functions
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In a study by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, a division of the National Institutes of Health, DNA was found to fold into complex, three-dimensional structures and replicate the functions of proteins.
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Study reveals how cancers in distant organs change liver function
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine found that cancer often releases molecules into the bloodstream that pathologically modify the liver, sending it into an inflammatory state, causing fat accumulation, and disrupting its typical detoxification processes. This finding sheds light on one of
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Astrocyte dysfunction causes cognitive decline: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, people with dementia have protein buildup in their astrocytes, which may cause abnormal antiviral activity and memory loss.
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Study discovers four different autism subtypes based on people's brain, b
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, people with autism spectrum disorder can be classified into four distinct subtypes based on their brain activity and behaviour.
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Study: Losing productive type of pancreatic cell contribute to development
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
In the pancreas, various types of beta cells produce insulin, which aids in blood sugar regulation. According to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, losing a particularly productive type of beta cell may contribute to the development of diabetes.
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Study discover pregnant women with anxiety have biologically different imm
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Columbia University Irving Medical Center have shown that pregnant women with anxiety have an immune system that differs biologically from pregnant women without anxiety.
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Research: Cancer drug development affected by differences in animal biolog
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A small but significant metabolic difference between human and mouse lung tumour cells, has been discovered by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, explaining a discrepancy in previous study results, and pointing toward new strategies for developing cancer treatments.
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Male contraceptive shows promise in preclinical study
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In preclinical models, an investigational contraceptive medication created by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers temporarily inhibits sperm and prevents pregnancies. The study, which was published in Nature Communications on February 14, reveals the feasibility of on-demand male contraceptio
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