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A common supplement could supercharge cancer treatments
In a new study, researchers from the University of Chicago discovered that zeaxanthin, a plant-derived carotenoid best known for protecting vision, may also act as an immune-boosting compound by strengthening the cancer-fighting activity of immune cells. The findings, which were published in Cell Reports Medicinehighlight the potential of zeaxanthin as a widely available supplement to improve the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies.
"We were surprised to find that zeaxanthin, already known for its role in eye health, has a completely new function in boosting anti-tumor immunity," said Jing Chen, PhD, Janet Davison Rowley Distinguished Service Professor of Medicine and senior author of the study. "Our study show that a simple dietary nutrient could complement and strengthen advanced cancer treatments like immunotherapy."
How does this nutrient work?
The study builds on years of work by Chen's lab to better...
Common Food Additive Solves Decades-Long Neuroscience Problem
Stanford scientists have found an unexpectedly simple way to mass-produce tiny brain-like structures in the lab. This breakthrough could transform how researchers study brain development, disorders, and potential treatments. Credit: ShutterstockA food additive made mass production of brain organoids possible. Researchers can now study development and disease at scale.
A cross-disciplinary group of Wu Tsai Neuro researchers working with clusters of human neurons known as organoids aimed to expand their work and pursue larger scientific questions. The solution was all around them.
For nearly ten years, the Stanford Brain Organogenesis Program has advanced a transformative way to study the brain. Instead of relying on intact brain tissue from humans or animals, the team grows three-dimensional brain-like structures in the lab using stem cells, producing models referred to as human neural organoids and assembloids.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid in Personal Injury Cases
Lifestyle Personal injury cases are quite common in Miami due to its busy roads and active lifestyle. Whether it’s a car accident, a slip and fall, or any other type of injury, knowing how to handle the aftermath is essential for a fair outcome. Mistakes in the process can weaken your claim and reduce the compensation you might receive. This article covers some of the most common mistakes people make in personal injury cases and how to avoid them to increase the likelihood of a successful claim.Lifestyle Not Hiring a Lawyer or Choosing the Wrong LawyerMany people think they can handle personal injury cases on their own or with minimal legal assistance. Unfortunately, this approach can backfire, as personal injury law is complex and varies by location. Trying to navigate it without professional help can...
RFK Jr.’s Common Good Populism
Politics tamfitronics Politics The independent presidential candidate’s recent speech provided a glimpse of a better politics. ...
