Megdell joined the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center communications team in 2022. Prior to that she served as the natural sciences writer for the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Contact: [email protected]

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Researchers find natural mechanism to sensitize cancer to immunotherapy

A study defines how a type of cell death occurs from a protein and fatty acid found inside the body.

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Pancreatic cancer cells feed off hyaluronic acid

Often found in beauty products and wellness supplements, hyaluronic acid attracts and retains water well. It’s also a major player in the physiology of pancreatic tumors.

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For Glioma patients, a mutated gene may open the door to new treatment options

Researchers discover how a gene mutation in the cancerous tumor leads to cell cycle dysregulation and heightened sensitivity to a class of inhibitors.

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