Category: Medical Research
Dostarlimab (Jemperli) Cures Colorectal Cancer without the Need for Surgery or Chemotherapy
A small clinical trial with 12 participants yielded impressive results: 100% of the colorectal cancer patients saw their cancer disappear. So how does this immunotherapy-based treatment work so effectively? …
Reusable Contact Lenses Could Make You Almost Four Times More Likely to Have Rare Eye Infection
Key Takeaways Reusable contact lenses increase the risk of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) nearly fourfold. Wearing contacts overnight or in the shower significantly raises infection risk. Using daily disposable lenses …
Faulty Mitochondria Trigger Insulin Dysfunction in Pancreatic Cells, but ISRIB Restores Blood Sugar Control in Mice
Key Takeaways: Faulty mitochondria in insulin-producing cells trigger a stress response that disrupts blood sugar control, per a University of Michigan study. An experimental drug, ISRIB (Integrated Stress Response …
Precipitation Trends Influence How Often Droughts, Heat Waves Occur Together
Scientists have observed that the occurrence of droughts and heatwaves at the same time has become more common in recent years. Now, a team of researchers has found that …
Sulfuric Acid Rain May Be the Cause of the Extinction of Land Species 252 Million Years Ago
Unlike the marine environment, the mechanisms that led to the mass extinction that took place on Earth’s continents at the end of the Permian are still poorly understood. A …Incurable Cancers: Study Shows How Human Proteins Fight Against Cancer Treatment
Key Takeaways: T cells stimulate cancer cells to release galectin-9, a protein that suppresses immune response. Galectin-9 weakens T cells and NK cells, making cancer harder to treat. High …New Study Could Help Improve Prevention and Treatment of Deadly Gliomas
Key Takeaways Genetic Link to Gliomas – Researchers identified a DNA alteration (rs55705857) that increases glioma risk and speeds up tumor growth. Faster Tumor Development – In animal models, …A Novel Method Using “Soft” CRISPR May Provide a New Fix for Genetic Diseases
Key Takeaways: The new CRISPR approach leverages the body’s natural DNA repair system for safer gene editing. Tested in fruit flies, successfully restoring damaged genes using healthy gene copies. …