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Past epidemiological studies have suggested that women who consume high levels of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (LC-ω-3FA) have a lower risk of developing breast cancer (BC) than women who consume low levels of omega-3. New research in mice suggests that a diet rich in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids can suppress the growth and metastasis ofRead more

Scientists at MIT report that by delivering a combination of antibiotic drugs and probiotics, they could eradicate two strains of drug-resistant bacteria that often infect wounds. To achieve this, they encapsulated the probiotic bacteria in a protective shell of alginate, a biocompatible material that prevents the probiotics from being killed by the antibiotic.   TheRead more

Scientists from the Gladstone Institutes say they developed an antibody that blocks the inflammatory and oxidative activity of fibrin, which contributes to neurodegeneration in the brain, without compromising the protein’s clotting function. To come up with a precise and highly effective antibody, the researchers focused on targeting only a small region of the fibrin protein thatRead more

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women. According to the American Cancer Society, the disease kills more people each year than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. Therefore, uncovering the precursors and behaviors of lung cancer remains a major target among scientists working to improve cancer outcomes.   ResearchRead more

Crohn’s disease (CD), a chronic inflammatory condition of the intestinal tract, has emerged as a global disease, with rates steadily increasing over the last 50 years. Experts have long suspected that CD likely represents a collection of related but slightly different disorders, but until now it has not been possible to predict accurately which subtypeRead more