When researchers at Lund University investigated how the molecule UM171 works, a molecule used to make blood stem cells multiply, they made an unexpected connection. The results provide new insights into how one of the most common malignant brain tumours in children could be treated in the future. 

The percentage of women who report never having been screened for cervical cancer increased from 2005 to 2023. 

Phosvitin, a rich phosphoprotein found in egg yolks, is the starting material for phosvitin phosphopeptides (PPPs), a powerful and potentially impactful dietary delivery agent to relieve oxidative stress that can lead to neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Results show promise with PPPs, including increasing cell viability, free-radical reduction and inhibitory activities that promote cell protection.

Cancer data for Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) people are usually combined, hiding vast differences in cancer risk. New disaggregated data analyzed by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that Native Hawaiian women have 27% higher breast cancer incidence than White women, and have the highest rates in the U.S. when Asian American and NHPI women are not combined. Disaggregated data breaks down differences among Asian American and NHPI ethnic groups that would not have been apparent if the data were combined.

Researchers in Korea are developing a new approach to localized brachytherapy that could improve the treatment of keloid scars. The strategy uses injectable, biodegradable hyaluronic acid microgels that act as tiny radiation reservoirs within target tissue. By combining rapid radiolabeling with localized delivery, the platform aims to overcome limitations of conventional radiation treatment while offering greater flexibility and precision. The study highlights a promising step toward targeted, minimally invasive microbrachytherapy.