The US Department of Health and Human Services recently made a bold move. They ended a contract with Moderna. The contract was for developing an mRNA vaccine for bird flu. The reason given was that mRNA technology is not well-tested. This decision sparked a response from Pfizer's CEO, Dr. Albert Bourla. He strongly disagreed with the claim that mRNA vaccines are unde...

Colon cancer is a serious health issue. Researchers have been working on ways to study it better. One way is by using mice to mimic the disease in humans. This is what a recent study did. They used chemicals to cause colon cancer in mice. The goal was to see how the disease develops from early changes to full-blown cancer. This is important because it helps sci...

Colorectal cancer is a tricky enemy, with mutations in proteins like APC and AXIN boosting the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is a key player in tumor growth and spreading. The pathway can be turned on in an unwanted way, leading to a buildup of β-catenin. This buildup is caused by problems with a process called ubiquitination, which usually keeps β...