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Aug 20 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Hero in the Fight Against Cancer

Scientists have found a protein that might help spot aggressive cancers early. This protein, called SAS-6, helps cells get ready to divide. But it also seems to play a role in how cancer spreads. Researchers from Brunel University of London discovered that high levels of SAS-6 make cells grow more and longer cilia. These are tiny antennae on cells that sense their su...

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May 28 2025HEALTH

How Tumor Cells Trick the Body to Spread

The spread of colorectal cancer to the liver is a big problem. It often comes back after surgery. This might be because some cancer cells stick around and start growing again. These cells can be influenced by other factors in the body. Tumor-associated macrophages, or TAMs, are a type of immune cell. They are found in high numbers where cancer has spread to the live...

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