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Nanoparticles awaken immune cells to fight cancer

An artists conception of nanoparticles targeting tumor cells. NICOLLE R. FULLER/SCIENCE SOURCE By Robert F. Service , Jan. 5, 2017 , 5:00 PM Tiny nanoparticles, far smaller than the width of a human hair, might help the bodys own immune system fight tumors, a new study shows. In experiments with mice, the nanoparticle-...

What leech gut bacteria can tell us about drug resistance

These microbes were exposed to surprisingly tiny amounts of antibiotics By Leah Rosenbaum BLOODSUCKER Medicinal leeches like this contain bacteria in their guts that can be transferred to humans. In some cases, it only takes a small exposure to antibiotics for those bacteria to become drug resistant. KARL RAGNAR GJERTS...

Paralyzed mice regain movement in their legs with new treatment

The drug reactivates nerve pathways in partially severed spinal cords. Most people with spinal cord injuries are paralyzed below the injury site, even if the cord is only partially severed. Researchers dont know why the nerve pathways that are still intact also stop working. A new study provides a promising answer and ...

Early Supper Associated With Lower Risk of Breast and Prostate Cancer

People who have their evening meal before 9 pm or wait at least two hours before going to sleep have lower risk of breast and prostate cancer Having an early supper or leaving an interval of at least two hours before going to bed are both associated with a lower risk of breast and prostate cancer. Specifically, people ...

Obesity alone does not increase risk of death

New study could change the way we think about obesity and health Healthy woman. 1 out of 20 individuals with obesity had no other metabolic abnormalities. (stock image) Credit: pixfly / Fotolia Researchers at York Universitys Faculty of Health have found that patients who have metabolic healthy obesity, but no other me...