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How the DOGE-triggered attack on government research left America in the dark.

Exosomal signaling from type 2 diabetes alters tumor–immune crosstalk, driving immunosuppression and tumor aggressiveness in breast cancer organoids through expansion of dysfunctional T cells and activation of invasive programs.

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One cherry farm in The Dalles has been forced to leave tons of fruit on the branches over the lack of workforce.

Breast cancer, the most common cancer among women worldwide, continues to pose significant public health challenges. Among the subtypes of breast cancer, triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is partic...

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This JAMA Forum discusses the recent budget cuts to National Institutes of Health (NIH), the effects of these cuts on scientific research and health of individuals in the US, and the prospects for cha...

Breast cancer, the most common cancer among women worldwide, continues to pose significant public health challenges. Among the subtypes of breast cancer, triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is partic...

Women with obesity-driven diabetes (T2D) are predisposed to more aggressive breast cancers, yet patient metabolic status does not fully inform current standards of care. We previously identified plasm...

Its architect's daughter has cystic fibrosis—and benefits from a "miracle drug" backed by an agency he's attacking.

It’s the margins, not the mainstream, that we should worry about.

In the 1970’s I was probably one of the last American high school students who was told that if you wanted to go to medical school, you should learn to speak German. This was because in the late 19th ...

Exit, voice, or loyalty?

‘Good chance’ of agreement, says JD Vance – but sources say his concerns over Britain’s hate speech laws ‘are still a red line’

All 27 scientists at this CDC lab were told their duties were "unnecessary," and now viral outbreak investigations have been halted

State terror is bad for everyone’s health.

A brief guide for Americans

In an unusual move, the government is aiming to legally bind the school to changes as they negotiate over federal funding

Professor Gerald Denis, a molecular oncologist at Boston Medical Center, investigates a range of cancers and their causes. Some of his important studies include prostate cancer and breast cancer, whic...

The consequences of mother-to-child transmission can be enormous, a new study suggests. But the U.S. has dismissed experts working to solve the problem.

U.S. schools have a choice: defend their students against Trump or be complicit in his crimes.

Some in the defence establishment are now suggesting forming a sub-group in the existing 'Five Eyes' alliance to allow intelligence sharing without a US veto.

Abstract. Patients with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) and comorbid Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), characterized by insulin resistance of adipose tissue, have higher risk of metastasis and shorter survi...

Studies that touch on LGBT+ health, gender identity and DEI in the biomedical workforce could be terminated, according to documents obtained by Nature.

Studies that touch on LGBT+ health, gender identity and DEI in the biomedical workforce could be terminated, according to documents obtained by Nature.