imOmics in Action

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Science: Betrayal! Our own nervous system helps cancer grow.

Science: Betrayal! Our own nervous system helps cancer grow.
  Of all new cancer cases in the US, the third most common is prostate cancer. New research in Science this week revealed a deeper understanding of how our own nerves aid the progression of prostate cancer. Now we need a drug or therapy to inhibit this pathway; this could be developed with the help of a technology that can measure Ca 2+ and O ...
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Science: The itch that cannot be scratched

Science: The itch that cannot be scratched
Feeling an itch on your skin is usually nothing to worry about, but some conditions like shingles/chicken pox cause constant itching that cannot be satisfied, causing people to scratch themselves to a point of injury. This week, scientists explored the neural pathways that cause this chronic itch, and in this post, we will explore the many differen...
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