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Feb 2026
Optimization of CAR T cells to destroy solid tumors
A team led by LMU physician Sebastian Kobold has found a way to allow the body's immune system to destroy solid tumors.
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Feb 2026
Machine learning model demonstrates insulin resistance as a risk factor for 12 types of cancer
Insulin resistance - when the body doesn't properly respond to insulin, a hormone that helps control blood glucose levels - is one of the fundamental causes of diabetes.
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Feb 2026
HER2 gastric cancer: Unraveling resistance at single-cell resolution
HER2-positive gastric cancer accounts for a substantial proportion of advanced cases and has long been treated with HER2-targeted therapies.
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Feb 2026
Synergistic drug pair shows promise for spinal cord injury recovery
Spinal cord injury remains one of the most challenging neurological conditions to treat, largely because damage continues to worsen long after the initial trauma.
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Feb 2026
Survey: 76% of surgical patients don't complete physical therapy homework, leading to stalled recoveries
Physical therapy is a key step on the path to recovery after injuries or certain surgical procedures. A new survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows 3 out of 4 (76%) patients don't complete their physical therapy homework, leading to stalled recoveries and potential surgical setbacks.
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Feb 2026
Aptar Pharma’s intranasal solutions power CastleVax Phase II clinical trials for next-gen COVID-19 vaccine
In a significant step forward for mucosal immunity, Aptar Pharma has announced that its innovative nasal delivery systems are being utilized in CastleVax’s Phase II clinical trial for CVAX-01, an intranasal COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
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Feb 2026
Innate immune priming may evolve into a broadly applicable infection-prevention strategy
Secondary infections caused by bacteria or viruses during hospital care remain a long-standing global challenge, despite advances in modern medicine.
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Feb 2026
Excessive social media use linked to loneliness among U.S. college students
More than half of college students are lonely – and those who use social media the most are particularly likely to feel isolated, a study of tens of thousands of 18 to 24-year-olds in the US shows.
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Feb 2026
Global study reveals disparities in early-onset gastric cancer
Gastric cancer remains the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Although its overall incidence has declined, early-onset cases—diagnosed before age 50—display unique biological and clinical patterns.
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Feb 2026
Air pollution increases physical disability progression in older adults
Long-term air pollution exposure is associated with faster progression of disability in older adults, highlighting critical public health implications.
