Ancient Viruses in Our DNA Hold Clues to Cancer Treatment

Ancient Viruses in Our DNA Hold Clues to Cancer Treatment

An ancient virus that infected our ancestors tens of millions of years ago may be helping to fuel cancer today, according to a fascinating new study in Science Advances. Targeting these viral remnants still lingering in our DNA could lead to more effective cancer treatment with fewer side effects, the researchers said. The study “gives …

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There are key advancements in cancer treatment, but how to address care disparities

There are key advancements in cancer treatment, but how to address care disparities

One of the most probable causes of cancer is inflammation, as it often leads to conditions where the immune system becomes impaired and even turns counterproductive. The recent breakthroughs in targeted therapies have vastly enhanced the prognosis of inflammation-induced diseases and disorders. If treated properly in time, cancer can be brought down to the level …

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