Medulloblastoma is one of the most common malignant tumors of the central nervous system (CNS) in children and adolescents. It develops in the area of the cerebellum, which is responsible for movement coordination, among other things. Medulloblastomas enlarge rapidly, often grow into surrounding…
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A new class of molecules against cancer cells refractory to standard treatments
Current anticancer treatments essentially target the primary tumour cells that proliferate quickly, but do not effectively eliminate specific cancer cells able to adapt to existing treatments and which exhibit high metastatic potential1. Yet metastases are responsible for 70% of cancer deaths.
A…
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Scientists map tongue’s sweet sensor, may lead to new ways to curb sugar cravings
Our attraction to sugar has grown to an unhealthy level. The average person in the United States now consumes more than 100 pounds of the sweet stuff every year, up from 18 pounds in 1800.
With new research published May 7, in Cell, Columbia University scientists have taken a major step toward…
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A culturally adapted obesity prevention for Latino families
A University of California, Riverside-led research team has adapted an intervention for childhood obesity prevention to better serve Latina mothers, non-maternal caregivers, and families of low-income backgrounds in Inland Southern California. The study, spearheaded by medical anthropologist Ann…
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Researchers restore antibiotic effect in the event of resistance
Bacterial resistance negates the effect of antibiotics in the treatment of infection. Using mouse models, researchers now show that if antibiotics are administered with an enzyme called endolysin, the combined effect protects against infection by resistant bacteria in all bodily organs –…
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National Commission transfers final radio frequencies held by Ukrtelecom subsidiary to Vodafone Ukraine
The National Commission for the state regulation of electronic communications, radio frequency spectrum and postal services has transferred the last remaining radio frequency bands previously used by Ukrtelecom’s mobile subsidiary…
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China’s PL-15 Air-To-Air Missile Appears To Have Been Used In Combat For The First Time
The air war currently unfolding between India and Pakistan is exceedingly murky, but one aspect that seems almost certain is the use of the Chinese-made PL-15 active-radar-guided air-to-air missile (AAM) by Pakistan. So far, Pakistan…
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Chris Garrett: Manx bomb disposal specialist killed in Ukraine
In a later statement, Mr Pinner confirmed Mr Garrett had died, adding: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected. We deeply appreciate all the support during this difficult time.”
From 2014, Mr Garrett had spent three years…
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Manx bomb disposal specialist killed in Ukraine
A Manx bomb disposal specialist who had been helping to train troops fighting in Ukraine has died.
Chris Garrett was severely injured in an incident near Izyum in the east of Ukraine on Tuesday.
Shaun Pinner, a board member of the Prevail…
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Ukraine and Lithuania sign memo on strengthening cooperation in defense procurement
Ukraine and Lithuania have signed a memorandum on strengthening cooperation in the field of defense procurement, innovation and joint projects, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry reported.
“At the Baltic Miltech Summit in Vilnius,…
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