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Colorectal cancer research reveals new mechanism in targeted therapy against metastasis

Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna have described a mechanism in metastatic colorectal cancer that has received little attention to date: A key target of existing therapies, the so-called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), is likely to affect more than just the cancer cells themselves. The study shows that EGFR also influences certain immune cells in the tumor microenvironment—and thereby helps determine how effectively the body’s own defenses can combat the tumor.

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How a flash of light could help the brain learn new skills

A new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study has put its own spin on Pavlov’s dog experiment, shining a light on how our brain learns new things. The study, “The superior colliculus gates dopamine responses to conditioned stimuli in visual classical conditioning” is published in Nature

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Retinal photographs can help predict Alzheimer’s disease risk factors

Often called “the window to the soul,” the eyes may also offer clues about something less poetic but just as important: the health of the brain. A new study of tens of thousands of patients has revealed that cheap, simple and common photographs of the retina at the back of the eye can accurately predict many of the most common risk factors associated with developing Alzheimer’s disease.

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