Researchers found that stress may help awaken dormant tumor cells, causing cancer to recur. The findings suggest targets to investigate for preventing cancer relapse.
Monkeys with the highest levels of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, were best protected against reinfection. Immune cells called T cells also helped prevent reinfection.
December 8, 2020 —
Molecular changes in the tumors of patients who are exceptional responders to cancer treatments may suggest personalized treatment approaches for cancer patients.
November 24, 2020 —
In a final analysis of study data, researchers concluded that the medication hydroxychloroquine provides no benefit to adults hospitalized with COVID-19.
November 24, 2020 —
Using a life support machine called ECMO shortly after cardiac arrest outside of a hospital improved patients’ chances of survival.
November 10, 2020 —
Researchers found that despite higher suicide rates among rural youth, rural areas have fewer mental health facilities that provide suicide prevention services for youths.
November 10, 2020 —
Researchers discovered that coronaviruses hijack lysosomes, the cell’s trash disposal system, to exit cells and spread through the body.