Credit: CC0 Public Domain A study published in Science Advances shares new insights into how two of the most common types of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells kill cancer.…
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Even 1 drink a day elevates your cancer risk – an expert on how alcohol affects the body breaks down a new government report
Many people use the new year to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. Just-released government guidelines are giving Americans another reason to consider a “dry January.” Over the past few…
Study suggests prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids may increase risk for some mental disorders in offspring
Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids is associated with some mental disorders in offspring, such as mood, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Network…
Lost treasures of European rulers found in cathedral crypt
Archaeologists have discovered a collection of lost treasures in the crypts of the Cathedral Basilica of St Stanislaus and St Ladislaus of Vilnius, located in the capital of Vilnius in…
Physical Neglect Causes Lifelong Social Challenges in Children
Summary: A new study highlights how childhood physical neglect disrupts social development more than physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Neglected children were less social, less popular, and less connected to…
Researchers identify risk factors for poor prognosis in alopecia areata
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Alopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune disease that leads to sudden circular hair loss. The clinical course of AA is unpredictable and varies greatly from…
High-Fat Diets in Adolescence Linked to Adult Impulsivity
Summary: Adolescent rats fed a high-fat diet displayed increased impulsivity and altered decision-making as adults. These “cheesecake rats” were quicker to act on visual cues (indicative of impulsivity) but showed…
Scientists reveal genetic drivers of metastasis across multiple cancer types
Identification of WNT signaling as a key driver of communication networks in metastatic cells. Credit: Molecular Cancer (2025). DOI: 10.1186/s12943-024-02182-w Cancer metastasis—the spread of cancer to other organs—is the leading…
