Reading time: 4 minutes Anthony Tao Cancer treatment is being reshaped by drugs that modulate the immune system (aka immunotherapy), yet many patients still fail to benefit from these powerful drugs. A growing body of research suggests that one unexpected factor, the bacteria living in our gut, may help determine who responds and who does... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 4 minutes Mia Hubert Running is widely considered one of the healthiest and most accessible habits you can adopt. It has proven cardiovascular benefits, improves mood and cognition, and aids with weight and stress management. However, a recent cancer study raised an unsettling question for endurance athletes: does running increase the risk of... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 4 minutes Unmila P. Jhuti, PhD Brain metastasis is the deadliest yet least understood type of metastasis. Recent research showed that some tumors not only survive in the brain atmosphere, but can also form synapse-like connections with neurons. This way, the tumor cells can activate the growth-promoting signals in themselves. In this article,... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 4 minutes Cameron Van Cleave The bone marrow is more than just blood cells. It’s a complex mixture of blood vessels, stem cells, immune cells, and even fat cells.1 There is a lot of cross-talk between all these different cell types, adding an extra layer of complexity to blood cancers. For example, multiple... Continue Reading →
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