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Why it took decades to make a malaria vaccine that works
Source: The Daily Beast
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As Columbus extends its outdoor dining, is outside seating still safe?
Source: The Columbus Dispatch
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center study links protein-coding gene to tumor development, activation of body’s natural immune defense against cancer
Findings shed light on which tumors may respond better to immune checkpoint blockade therapy Researchers from the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center uncovered the potentially important role of the protein-coding gene, MYO10, in tumor development and immune therapy response. Their findings were…
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Case Comprehensive Cancer Center study links protein-coding gene to tumor development, activation of body’s natural immune defense against cancer
Findings shed light on which tumors may respond better to immune checkpoint blockade therapy
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Study links substance abuse, increased rates of breakthrough COVID-19 cases
Source: U.S. News & World Report
Cleveland Clinic Launches Center for Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer cases in patients under age 50 have grown by more than 50% since the 1990s Cleveland Clinic has established a center focused on the diagnosis, care, and research of young-onset colorectal cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, cases of colorectal cancer in patients…
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Seeking new ways to extract ‘rare earth’ metals
Case Western Reserve scientists lead National Science Foundation-funded investigation into novel process for recovering critical metals from phosphate mining A Case Western Reserve University chemical engineer is leading a team investigating novel methods to mine valuable metals from an unexpected…
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Clinical Research Retreat: Clinical Trials and the Impact on Patients
The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center is hosting a research retreat for all Cancer Center clinical researchers on Wednesday, October 20 from 5-7p on Zoom. This clinical research retreat will feature a dialogue with a panel of community members who have participated in clinical trials. As part of…
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Investigating the Influence of Genetic Ancestry on Colorectal Cancer Outcomes
Stephanie Schmit, PhD, MPH, Genomic Medicine Institute, has been awarded a five-year, $3.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (part of the National Institutes of Health) to investigate how differences in immunological factors drive disparities in colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes among…