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Can product warning labels communicate the dangers of sugar?

Can product warning labels communicate the dangers of sugar?

by University of GöttingenOriginal health warning labels used in this study, illustrating in each case “shocking picture” and “stop sign” with regard to the textual information about caries (a),

Can product warning labels communicate the dangers of sugar?

by University of GöttingenOriginal health warning labels used in this study, illustrating in each case “shocking picture” and “stop sign” with regard to the textual information about caries (a),
Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with localized prostate cancer have a good chance of survival, but mortality rates among those with advanced, metastatic forms of

Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with localized prostate cancer have a good chance of survival, but mortality rates among those with advanced, metastatic forms of
Pelvic lymph node radiation provides significant benefit for prostate cancer patients

Pelvic lymph node radiation provides significant benefit for prostate cancer patients

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyThe first report of a large international clinical trial shows that, for men who show signs of prostate cancer after surgical removal of their prostates,

Pelvic lymph node radiation provides significant benefit for prostate cancer patients

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyThe first report of a large international clinical trial shows that, for men who show signs of prostate cancer after surgical removal of their prostates,
Developing therapies for treatment-resistant prostate cancer: Small clinical trial shows 40% progression-free survival

Developing therapies for treatment-resistant prostate cancer: Small clinical trial shows 40% progression-free survival

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2022.08.019Investigators from Cedars-Sinai Cancer have identified an investigati

Developing therapies for treatment-resistant prostate cancer: Small clinical trial shows 40% progression-free survival

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2022.08.019Investigators from Cedars-Sinai Cancer have identified an investigati
Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists

Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists from The University of Manchester have shown that testing for two gene families linked to a lifetime epithel

Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists from The University of Manchester have shown that testing for two gene families linked to a lifetime epithel
New algorithm detects even the smallest cancer metastases across the entire mouse body

New algorithm detects even the smallest cancer metastases across the entire mouse body

byHelmholtz Association of German Research CentresDeepMACT makes use of artificial intelligence to find even the smallest metastases in the entire mouse body. The picture shows single disseminat

New algorithm detects even the smallest cancer metastases across the entire mouse body

byHelmholtz Association of German Research CentresDeepMACT makes use of artificial intelligence to find even the smallest metastases in the entire mouse body. The picture shows single disseminat
Study shows protein inhibitor as potential treatment approach for common mutations found in non-Hodgkin lymphomas

Study shows protein inhibitor as potential treatment approach for common mutations found in non-Hodgkin lymphomas

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated

Study shows protein inhibitor as potential treatment approach for common mutations found in non-Hodgkin lymphomas

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated
Protein movement reveals brain tumor's weak spot

Protein movement reveals brain tumor's weak spot

by Annika Lund,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProteins do not have a single shape, but are more like dynamic robots. But—how do they actually move? And what does this tel

Protein movement reveals brain tumor's weak spot

by Annika Lund,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProteins do not have a single shape, but are more like dynamic robots. But—how do they actually move? And what does this tel
Germany's BioNTech plans UK trial of mRNA cancer therapy

Germany's BioNTech plans UK trial of mRNA cancer therapy

Scientists believe mRNA vaccines could be a game-changer against many diseases.German pharmaceutical company BioNTech, which developed a trailblazing COVID-19 vaccine, will trial a cancer treatment in

Germany's BioNTech plans UK trial of mRNA cancer therapy

Scientists believe mRNA vaccines could be a game-changer against many diseases.German pharmaceutical company BioNTech, which developed a trailblazing COVID-19 vaccine, will trial a cancer treatment in
Researchers shed light on cancer drug resistance, potential to expand use of PARP inhibitors across cancer types

Researchers shed light on cancer drug resistance, potential to expand use of PARP inhibitors across cancer types

byThe University of Hong KongInactivation of a DNA repair gene called FANCM enhances the formation of DNA damage and chromosomal instability induced by a PARP inhibitor, leading to massive cance

Researchers shed light on cancer drug resistance, potential to expand use of PARP inhibitors across cancer types

byThe University of Hong KongInactivation of a DNA repair gene called FANCM enhances the formation of DNA damage and chromosomal instability induced by a PARP inhibitor, leading to massive cance
Going for a walk wasn't really a thing 300 years ago—the Victorians turned it into a popular pastime

Going for a walk wasn't really a thing 300 years ago—the Victorians turned it into a popular pastime

by Lauren Nichola Colley,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGoing for a walk is always a good idea. Perhaps, if you are lucky enough, this might be a hike along ragged cliffs or tr

Going for a walk wasn't really a thing 300 years ago—the Victorians turned it into a popular pastime

by Lauren Nichola Colley,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGoing for a walk is always a good idea. Perhaps, if you are lucky enough, this might be a hike along ragged cliffs or tr
Researchers design new hydrogel for more targeted cancer treatments

Researchers design new hydrogel for more targeted cancer treatments

by Safa Jinje,University of TorontoGraphical abstract. Credit:Materials Today(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2022.01.023University of Toronto researchers have designed a new way to gro

Researchers design new hydrogel for more targeted cancer treatments

by Safa Jinje,University of TorontoGraphical abstract. Credit:Materials Today(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2022.01.023University of Toronto researchers have designed a new way to gro