Stem cells are the body’s master cells. They can differentiate into specialized cell types with specific functions, such as blood cells, brain cells, heart muscle cells, or bone cells, depending on their environment and the signals they receive.
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Science Series #17: Benefits and risks of different cancer treatments
When choosing a cancer treatment option, it is important to consider a range of factors, including the patient’s overall health and medical history, the stage and type of cancer, and the potential benefits and risks of each treatment.
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The main cause of cancer-related deaths in women globally is breast cancer (BC). It ranks as the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in women in industrialized countries and the primary cause in poor countries.
Read More...Science Series #15: Preventive Vaccines
A vaccine is essentially a treatment that generates an immune response and helps combat various diseases by providing protection to patient specific cells by activating T cells and B cells to help fight off the disease and provide protection to the body.
Read More...Science Series #14: Leishmaniasis
Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that is spread through sand flies in tropical and subtropical areas around the world.
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