PCSK9, a protein known for its role in managing cholesterol, is now under the spotlight for its potential influence on cancer outcomes. Recent research has dug into how PCSK9 behaves in different types of cancer, revealing a complex picture. In some cancers, like breast and ovarian, higher levels of PCSK9 seem to be a good thing, linked to better survival rates. But ...

Scientists have found a better way to spot harmful chemicals in the body. These chemicals come from diesel exhaust. They are called amino-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or amino-PAHs for short. These are bits left behind in the body after it breaks down other harmful chemicals called nitro-PAHs. Nitro-PAHs are found in diesel exhaust. Workers who breathe in diesel...