USC scientists just unlocked an endless supply of cancer-fighting immune cells

Scientists at USC Stem Cell have developed a new method for creating a renewable and expandable supply of immune cell precursors that could help advance cancer immunotherapy and other treatments.

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Scientists discover an unexpected way to make pancreatic cancer cells self-destruct

A study published in Oncotarget is highlighting a promising new approach to fighting pancreatic cancer. The paper, titled "The anticancer effects of PCAIs in pancreatic cancer cells involve MAPK and PI3K/AKT pathways hyperactivation," was led by first author Kweku Ofosu-Asante and corresponding author Nazarius S. Lamango of the Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health in Tallahassee, Florida.

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What's New on MedlinePlus

October 16, 2024

Two New Medical Tests Added to MedlinePlus

Two new medical tests are now available on MedlinePlus:

Calprotectin Stool Test

This test measures a protein, calprotectin, in your stool (poop). High levels are a sign of inflammation in your intestines that may cause severe diarrhea.

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