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  • Advanced imaging uncovers genomic Achilles’ heel that makes cancer cells vulnerable
    on November 5, 2026 at 10:00 am

    A small subset of vulnerable DNA sites can make cancer cells highly sensitive to targeted drugs called PARP inhibitors, a new study shows. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center, the work revolved around failures of DNA to copy itself at certain sites in genetic chains, which it must do for cells to divide and multiply as part of healing and growth. Cancerous cells depend on protective mechanisms that have evolved to overcome these failures when they are triggered by cancer drugs.

  • How an enriched environment promotes brain plasticity—study identifies the molecular mechanisms
    on November 5, 2026 at 9:00 am

    A meta-analysis on the effects of environmental enrichment on the rodent brain has identified common patterns in the expression of genes associated with communication between neurons and synaptic plasticity, processes that are essential for brain adaptation.

  • Simple text reminders could help close London’s bowel cancer screening gap
    on November 5, 2026 at 5:00 am

    As low-cost and straightforward an intervention as automated text messaging could make a significant contribution to tackling London’s below-average bowel cancer screening rates, according to a study led by the University of Surrey. The project compared two approaches to encourage people who didn’t respond to their initial invitation to complete their cancer screening.

  • Teen chlamydia and gonorrhea screening climbs to 75% after primary care changes
    on November 5, 2026 at 5:00 am

    Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that a systematic, electronic health record-enabled quality improvement initiative was associated with a large increase in chlamydia and gonorrhea screening among adolescents and led to the detection of more infections. The findings, published in the journal Pediatrics, suggest a feasible approach to building screening into routine well visits.

  • Knee osteoarthritis: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
    on November 5, 2026 at 3:00 am

    Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, affecting about 528 million adults worldwide.