Reading time: 5 minutes Nancy Paz Can scientists predict which nutrients facilitate the metastatic potential of cancer? Just like humans, cancer cells will get off the sofa for their favorite snacks. But if the snack is not enticing enough, just like cancer cells, we tend to stay put in place. Metastatic potential is the likelihood... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 4 minutes Madeline J. Morrisson What are miRNAs? Within a cell, information flows from DNA to RNA to protein, in a process known as the Central Dogma of biology. RNA is a relatively short-lived molecule, and is almost always translated into protein. The key word here is almost. One of the exceptions to... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 4 minutes Anthony Tao Since the public introduction of ChatGPT in 2020, large language models (LLMs) have become an emerging cornerstone of modern technology. In healthcare, LLMs have been employed to accomplish tasks such as scribing, medical education, prior authorizations, and filling communication gaps. Indeed, the power of these LLMs lies in their... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 9 minutes Neha Rai Introduction Most of us think that obesity increases the risk of breast cancer, and we try different kinds of diets to reduce the risk of cancer. But how obesity speeds up tumor growth is still a mystery. A recent study published in Cancer and Metabolism is challenging the old... Continue Reading →
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