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Pancreatic cancer cells reshape their DNA to resist treatment

Pancreatic cancer cells appear to adapt continuously by changing their genetic makeup. Researchers reported that these alterations can make the cells more aggressive, increase their ability to spread, and help them avoid treatment. In laboratory experiments, blocking a key gene reversed some of the dangerous genetic changes. The finding may

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Personalized mRNA Vaccine Cuts Melanoma Recurrence Risk by More Than 40% in Phase 3 Trial

A personalized mRNA vaccine tailored to an individual patient’s melanoma reduced the risk of tumor recurrence by more than 40% in a Phase 3 clinical trial, according to Wired. The finding marks one of the strongest reported signals yet for using messenger RNA technology not simply to prevent infections,

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UK Establishes $134 Million AI Biosecurity Lab

The UK has established an AI Biosecurity Lab with $134 million in investment. The lab will use artificial intelligence to help detect biological threats and support the development of vaccines. The initiative places AI at the center of biosecurity, combining biological monitoring and vaccine research with computational methods. The announcement

Blood antibody patterns may signal inflammatory bowel disease years before diagnosis

Researchers have identified antibody patterns in blood that can appear up to 10 years before a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease. The markers differed between people who later developed Crohn’s disease and those who developed ulcerative colitis. The study also found that the antibody patterns could distinguish people more

Mitch Protein Identified as a Switch for Fat Burning and Fat-Cell Formation

Scientists have identified a protein called Mitch as a potential switch controlling both fat metabolism and the development of new fat cells. When the protein was switched off in human cells, the cells burned more fat and were less likely to form new fat cells. The discovery builds on experiments

150-Million-Year-Old Bird Shows Evidence of Early Flight Loss

A 150-million-year-old fossil discovered in China has revealed an early bird with a combination of dinosaur and bird characteristics. The animal had sharp teeth, a dinosaur-like claw, and a body suited to life on the ground rather than flight. Researchers believe the fossil may document the

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Personalized mRNA Vaccine Reduces Melanoma Recurrence Risk by More Than 40%

A Phase 3 clinical trial found that a personalized mRNA vaccine reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence by more than 40%. The vaccine is designed for each patient based on the characteristics of their tumor. The results suggest that mRNA vaccines may offer a new approach to cancer treatment by