Reading time: 4 minutes Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga If people were asked to name an organelle inside the cell, the word “mitochondria” would certainly pop into most people’s heads. While we always remember that mitochondria are central to energy production in cells, these bean-shaped organelles also have the amazing ability to move between cells, a... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 6 minutes Mariella Careaga Finding effective ways to treat different types of cancer has been a long-standing goal for scientists all over the world. In this quest, many have turned their attention to vaccines. Originally created to fight microbes that cause infections, the vaccine's ability to stimulate immune responses specifically against certain antigens... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 5 minutes Mariella Careaga Glioblastoma is a highly aggressive form of cancer that accounts for nearly half of all primary malignant brain tumors in adults (1). Patients diagnosed with this deadly brain cancer have an average survival rate of only 8 months, and it is estimated that glioblastoma claims the lives of more... Continue Reading →
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