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Can nutgrass prevent gastric ulcer?

Posted on September 18, 2023September 17, 2023 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

Researchers used computer software to identify compounds in nutgrass that neutralize gastric ulcer bacteria. These compounds are safe for…

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    New nanomedicine approach to halting brain cancer

    Posted on September 11, 2023September 9, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Scientists developed a new, personalized nanomedicine approach to treat mice with brain cancer.

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      New drug targets “sticky” protein in ovarian cancer

      Posted on August 21, 2023July 31, 2023 by Sciworthy

      Scientists tested a new drug that stops a “sticky” protein from helping ovarian cancer cells spread to other parts of the body.

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        Can machine learning predict how chemotherapy affects cancer patients?

        Posted on August 7, 2023July 31, 2023 by Sciworthy

        Scientists developed a machine learning model to predict how chemotherapy affected survival rates in elderly patients with triple-negative…

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          A new drug tackles blood cancer at its source

          Posted on July 24, 2023July 23, 2023 by Sciworthy

          Scientists developed a new drug treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia that targets both the cancer cells and their source stem cells, like…

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            Cold-activated fat cells help slow tumor growth

            Posted on July 10, 2023June 29, 2023 by Sciworthy

            Researchers found that brown fat activated by cold temperatures can slow the growth of cancerous tumors.

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              Natural supplements could help ease opioid withdrawal

              Posted on July 3, 2023July 7, 2023 by Sciworthy

              Scientists found a natural compound called oleanolic acid decreased withdrawal symptoms associated with morphine addiction in mice.

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                A biological artist for modified DNA molecules

                Posted on June 29, 2023June 15, 2023 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                Researchers developed a tool to visualize changes in DNA data from new sequencing technology. Their tool will help scientists "see" how…

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                  Dual drug delivery to fight liver cancer

                  Posted on June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 by Sciworthy

                  Researchers used a combination of drugs that slow cancer cell growth and boost the immune system to better fight non-resectable liver…

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                    Battling ovarian cancer with light

                    Posted on June 5, 2023June 4, 2023 by Sciworthy

                    Researchers engineered a virus to deliver light-sensitive chemicals to ovarian cancer cells and targeted them with a laser. Their new…

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