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How long ago did we learn to move?

Posted on June 22, 2021June 24, 2025 by Andrea Corpolongo

Scientists compared features of ancient fossils to modern microorganisms and found living things could move on their own at least 3.4…

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    Scientists analyze the domino effect of breast cancer escalation

    Posted on June 10, 2021June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

    Research conducted in China has made way for potential treatment options for treating breast cancer metastasis in lymph nodes.

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      Shrinking ovarian tumors with personalized medicine

      Posted on June 7, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

      In a recent study, a group of scientists from the UK evaluated whether a combination of several proteins and a cancer drug that interferes…

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        Using artificial intelligence to diagnose autism in the womb

        Posted on June 3, 2021March 12, 2024 by Sciworthy

        Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of the most common developmental disorders diagnosed today. It affects an estimated 75 million people…

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          A personalized vaccine to treat ovarian cancer

          Posted on June 3, 2021June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

          An exciting recent clinical trial developed a personalized vaccination as a safe and effective approach in ovarian cancer treatment.

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            Why do some breast cancer cells survive treatment?

            Posted on May 31, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

            For tumor cells that survive treatment, one of their tricks is using microRNA molecules to communicate with one another and stay alive.

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              New research finds negative effects of chemotherapy on kids

              Posted on May 27, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

              Behavior scales and MRI scans are used to connect possible psychosocial effects on pediatric cancer patients post chemotherapy.

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                Seizures may exacerbate brain tumor growth

                Posted on May 25, 2021June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

                German research team discovers a new connection between brain tumors and epileptic seizures!

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                  What if we could cut out cancer genes?

                  Posted on May 20, 2021June 20, 2025 by Sciworthy

                  Even though scientists have been finding new ways to fight cancer, cancer still kills over 9 million people every year worldwide. Genetic…

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                    Killer T-cells are capable of destroying certain cancer cells

                    Posted on May 18, 2021June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

                    Did you know that scientists have actually found cells that can assassinate specific cancerous cells? Scientists have found many ways to…

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