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Debunking Decades-Old Dogma: Scientists Uncover New Mechanism for Common Chemotherapy Drug

Debunking Decades-Old Dogma: Scientists Uncover New Mechanism for Common Chemotherapy Drug

For over half a century, the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) has been a cornerstone in the treatment of various cancers. While its efficacy has been well-documented, the underlying mechanism of action has been shrouded in assumption. Now, researchers from MIT have unearthed a groundbreaking

Fasting's Double-Edged Sword: Regeneration Boost and Cancer Risk

Fasting's Double-Edged Sword: Regeneration Boost and Cancer Risk

New research from MIT reveals that while fasting can enhance the regenerative abilities of intestinal stem cells, this benefit comes with a potential downside: an increased risk of tumor development if cancer-causing mutations occur during the refeeding period.

AI Model Predicts Progression of Breast Tumors to Invasive Cancer

AI Model Predicts Progression of Breast Tumors to Invasive Cancer

A new AI model developed by researchers at MIT and ETH Zurich can identify different stages of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) from a simple breast tissue image, potentially streamlining diagnosis and reducing overtreatment.

How early-stage cancer cells hide from the immune system

How early-stage cancer cells hide from the immune system

A new study finds precancerous colon cells turn on a gene called SOX17, which helps them evade detection and develop into more advanced tumors.

Hitchhiking Cancer Vaccine Makes Progress in the Clinic

Hitchhiking Cancer Vaccine Makes Progress in the Clinic

Therapeutic cancer vaccines are an appealing strategy for treating malignancies. In theory, when a patient is injected with peptide antigens — protein fragments from mutant proteins only expressed by tumor cells — T cells learn to recognize and attack cancer cells expressing the corresponding protein. By teaching the patient’s own immune

Revolutionizing Colonoscopies: MIT's Sprayable Gel Enhances Surgical Safety and Recovery

Revolutionizing Colonoscopies: MIT's Sprayable Gel Enhances Surgical Safety and Recovery

Colonoscopy screenings, a routine procedure for over 20 million Americans annually, play a pivotal role in preventing colon cancer by enabling the removal of large polyps. Despite its benefits, the procedure is not without risks, particularly the threat of gastrointestinal bleeding during and post-surgery. Addressing this challenge, MIT researchers have

Shining New Light on 'Chemo Brain': A Beacon of Hope Through Gamma Therapy

Shining New Light on 'Chemo Brain': A Beacon of Hope Through Gamma Therapy

The cognitive fog known as "chemo brain," marked by memory lapses and concentration difficulties, has long shadowed patients undergoing chemotherapy. However, a beacon of hope emerges from MIT, where researchers have unveiled a noninvasive treatment that stimulates gamma frequency brain waves, offering a potential shield against this cognitive