Liver cancer burden: global and Chinese perspectives on trends and causes
Liver cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with distinct geographic patterns in its incidence.
Immunotherapy Against Cancer: How Therapeutic Antibodies do Their Job
In blood cancers such as chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, B cells of the immune system multiply uncontrollably. One form of therapy involves labelling the CD20 protein on the surface…
Small antibody offers broad protection against influenza
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, in collaboration with colleagues in China, have discovered an antibody-like molecule that can protect mice from various influenza viruses. The findings…
Neutrophils: the double-edged swords in cancer’s battleground
Neutrophils are the most abundant white blood cells in the human body, primarily recognized for their essential roles in fighting infections and regulating inflammation. However, their involvement in…
Fewer doses of HPV vaccine provide equally good protection against severe cervical changes
A new study shows that one or two doses of the HPV vaccine can be as effective against severe cervical changes as three doses for girls and young…