Tag: cancerous tumors
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Northwestern University Develops Method to Shrink Tumors
Northwestern University scientists have created a new device that can shrink tumors rapidly by harnessing immune cells in tumor tissues. To do this, the team multiplied, sorted through, and harvested hundreds of millions of cells using a configurable microfluidic device. This method recovered 400% more of the tumor-eradicating cells than prior techniques. Compared with other…
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Harvard Study Reveals Obesity May Accelerate Tumor Growth
In a recent study, scientists found that a high-fat diet may impair the immune system and accelerate tumor growth. In previous research, obesity increased the risk of over 12 different cancers; it also led to a worse diagnosis and survival rate. This research also helped scientists learn how obesity increases tumor growth; underlying causes include…