Medical Breakthrough
New biomarker improves early lung cancer detection
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Researchers have identified a novel protein biomarker that detects lung cancer at an early stage with high accuracy. The discovery, detailed in a recent study, could enhance screening methods and improve patient outcomes. Clinical trials showed promising results in identifying the disease before symptoms appear.
Stanford Breakthrough Alleviates Autism Symptoms in Mice
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Scientists at Stanford University have discovered that hyperactivity in the brain's reticular thalamic nucleus may cause autism-like behaviors in mice. By suppressing this overactivity with drugs or neuromodulation, symptoms were reversed in mouse models. This finding suggests potential new therapeutic approaches overlapping with epilepsy treatments.
Scientists uncover cancer cells' mitochondrial energy surge under pressure
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Researchers have discovered that cancer cells respond to physical squeezing by rapidly deploying mitochondria to the nucleus, delivering a burst of ATP to repair DNA damage and ensure survival. This mechanism, observed in lab experiments and patient biopsies, could inspire new strategies to halt cancer spread. The finding redefines mitochondria's role as dynamic responders rather than static energy sources.