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The whale that lives forever: Cancer prevention mechanisms in the bowhead whale

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Theoretically, the more cells an organism has, the higher the incidence of malignant transformation. If this were true, humans should be considerably more cancer-prone than something as small as a mouse; however, this is not the case. “Peto’s paradox” describes the phenomenon that, despite the increase in cell number, instances of cancer don’t increase in […]

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Could inhalable nanosensors become the future of cancer research?

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Researchers at MIT have developed a novel approach that has the potential to increase the accuracy and efficiency of early lung cancer detection. The new diagnostic test is based on nanosensors, capable of entering the body via an inhaler or nebulizer, and a strip-based paper urine test that can identify DNA barcodes associated with particular

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The circadian rhythm and Parkinson’s: How major sleep deficits could worsen neurodegeneration

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Parkinson’s disease, the second most common neurodegenerative disease, is characterized by the gradual loss of dopaminergic (dopamine-producing) neurons, leading to motor symptoms including stiffness, slowness of movements, and involuntary tremors. Parkinson’s can also present nonmotor symptoms such as digestive issues and sleep deficits. Unfortunately, there is currently no effective therapy that can delay or stop

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Students bridge the gap between healthcare providers and autistic individuals at the Husky Healthcare Innovation Challenge

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Roughly 3 in 4 autistic adults report having difficulty when visiting a healthcare provider. One Northeastern club is looking to change that.  At this year’s Husky Health Innovation Challenge, or HHIC, students generated digital solutions to healthcare communication issues faced by those on the autism spectrum, ranging from role-playing apps to wearable technology that tracks

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Antioxidants Found to Stimulate Cancerous Tumor Growth

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TikTok has seen a substantial rise in videos promoting various types of wellness supplements that claim to increase the amount of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in your body. However, the benefits of these supplements are questionable; they aren’t typically approved by the FDA. USA Today’s investigation found that one of the main concerns of doctors

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Northeastern professor collaborates with Tufts’ Division Chief of Pediatric Oncology in preliminary study

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With Northeastern University having recently climbed the academic ladder to become a tier one research institution, hundreds of projects are simultaneously emerging with the aim of publishing innovative information. In a newly published study, Northeastern Research Associate Professor Christine Lary collaborated with the Division Chief of Pediatric Oncology at the Tufts University School of Medicine,

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Opinion: How deinstitutionalization contributed to the homelessness crisis

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Whether in classic literature such as “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” or in modern television series with “American Horror Story,” the impression the average American has of “asylums” is a decidedly negative one. The years they are best remembered for are filled with inhumane treatment of the mentally ill and barbaric practices such as

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