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Melanoma spread found to be triggered by fat cells

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A team of scientists from Israel report compelling new insights into how the metastatic spread of melanoma is assisted by nearby fat cells. The research does not suggest obesity enhances the metastatic potential of skin cancers but it does po… Continue reading Melanoma spread found to be triggered by fat cells→

Study suggests gut microbiome disruptions speed up metastatic spread of breast cancer

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New research from the University of Virginia is suggesting an unhealthy gut microbiome can actively promote the spread of breast cancer. Through a series of animal experiments the new study demonstrated how disruptions to gut bacterial popula… Continue reading Study suggests gut microbiome disruptions speed up metastatic spread of breast cancer→