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Battles on multiple fronts: The power of combination immunotherapy in cancer treatments

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The human immune system is built on a foundation of complex networks. Together, many different types of immune cells and organs do everything from staving off infection to killing cancerous tumors. Inspired by the immune system’s versatility, scientists have been exploring its uses in cancer treatments by directly targeting some of these cells, an approach […]

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Bounce back: How lipocartilage is changing regenerative medicine

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When you think of the skeletal system, what comes to mind? Most of us visualize a collection of rigid, porous bones, organized in “the leg bone’s connected to the knee bone” fashion. However, a significant portion of the skeletal system is actually composed of cartilage. In every anatomy textbook, you’ll find a section listing three

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Could lithocholic acid-mediated caloric restriction be the key to delaying aging?

Biology, Health / /

Restricting caloric intake has long been associated with improved health and extended lifespan in various species, from yeast to mammals. However, implementing such a regimen often proves difficult due to the accompanying feelings of hunger and energy deprivation. Recent exploration from researchers at Xiamen University in China suggests that lithocholic acid (LCA), a secondary bile

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3D bioprinting: Ctrl+P human organs in real time

Biology, Health, Technology / /

In the world of medicine, the need for viable, healthy tissue and organs is critical. Yet, in the United States alone, over 100,000 patients are waiting for organ transplants, while many also struggle with chronic conditions requiring tissue regeneration. A promising solution lies in 3D bioprinting, a groundbreaking technology at the intersection of biology, engineering,

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Finding the forests for the trees: Combating climate change through biodiversity conservation

Biology, Environment, World / /

Trees have symbolized life, strength, and connection across cultures and millennia. Recently, these silent sentinels have garnered recognition as heroes in the fight against climate change. Carbon storage, combined with reductions in fossil fuel use, is a critical component of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Trees offer an accessible, relatively inexpensive solution. Through photosynthesis, trees

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Cloudy with a chance of climate change: How ocean acidification alters the atmosphere

Biology, Chemistry, Environment / /

While clouds rolling in on a sunny summer day may be a disappointing sight for many, clouds play a critical role in regulating Earth’s climate. A key gas produced by marine microalgae, known as dimethyl sulfide (DMS), is largely responsible for cloud formation. DMS is not widely known, but its characteristic “smell of the ocean”

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It takes heart: Cardiovascular approaches to combat hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

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During pregnancy, women are bombarded with challenges that they did not sign up for — morning sickness, hot flashes, constipation, even gestational diabetes. Particularly terrifying is the risk of developing high blood pressure-related disorders such as preeclampsia, eclampsia, and gestational hypertension, known together as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). A 2024 preliminary study by researchers

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