Jessica Desamero, PhD
@jessicadesamero.bsky.social
PhD in Biochemistry @CUNY and practicing science communicator. Aspiring full-time science writer or medical writer, & lover of all animals 😊🇵🇭🍉 + #BiinSci
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My first time at the ComSciCon-SciWri workshop & ScienceWriters conference last month was a blast!
I received mentorship & advice from 2 amazing scicomm professionals & met many great people, including fellow scientists aspiring to be science communicators too! 💛🔬🖋️
I received mentorship & advice from 2 amazing scicomm professionals & met many great people, including fellow scientists aspiring to be science communicators too! 💛🔬🖋️
December 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
My first time at the ComSciCon-SciWri workshop & ScienceWriters conference last month was a blast!
I received mentorship & advice from 2 amazing scicomm professionals & met many great people, including fellow scientists aspiring to be science communicators too! 💛🔬🖋️
I received mentorship & advice from 2 amazing scicomm professionals & met many great people, including fellow scientists aspiring to be science communicators too! 💛🔬🖋️
Some news sources say that AI may deplete water drinking sources, while others argue that AI's water use is relatively minuscule. "The actual, real story about AI water [use] is a lot more nuanced," Shaolei Ren said. Read more to find out how!
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Uncovering the tangled story behind AI’s water use - CASW
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December 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Some news sources say that AI may deplete water drinking sources, while others argue that AI's water use is relatively minuscule. "The actual, real story about AI water [use] is a lot more nuanced," Shaolei Ren said. Read more to find out how!
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Here is the 2nd JTS profile story, for scientists! This one is on Samantha Cobos, a postdoctoral fellow at Stony Brook University who studies neurodegenerative diseases and aspires to be a principal investigator. Please take a look!
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Looking at Neurodegenerative Diseases and Her Career From One Angle to Another
In graduate school, Samantha Cobos studied neurogenerative diseases. As a postdoc, she continues to investigate neurodegenerative diseases, but from a new angle. Additionally, her general interest …
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November 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Here is the 2nd JTS profile story, for scientists! This one is on Samantha Cobos, a postdoctoral fellow at Stony Brook University who studies neurodegenerative diseases and aspires to be a principal investigator. Please take a look!
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To honor Filipino Heritage Month this October, here are 4 Filipino scientists who have made a large impact with their notable, selfless efforts, both in their community and worldwide.
(The 2nd JTS profile story will be next!)
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(The 2nd JTS profile story will be next!)
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4 Notable Community-Valuing, Globally Known Filipino Scientists
To honor Filipino Heritage Month this October, here are 4 Filipino scientists who have made a large impact with their notable, selfless efforts, both in their community and worldwide.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:56 PM
To honor Filipino Heritage Month this October, here are 4 Filipino scientists who have made a large impact with their notable, selfless efforts, both in their community and worldwide.
(The 2nd JTS profile story will be next!)
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(The 2nd JTS profile story will be next!)
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Next up on JTS are profile stories on 2 scientists! This 1st story series is on Devon Semoy, a PhD in biochemistry and postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University. Here is the version for scientists!
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The Biochemistry Behind Bacterial DNA Replication, DNA Repair, and Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases
As a postdoc with a PhD in biochemistry, Devon Semoy studies protein tyrosine phosphatases, which play a role in many different cancers. Previously, he studied bacterial DNA replication and repair.
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September 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Next up on JTS are profile stories on 2 scientists! This 1st story series is on Devon Semoy, a PhD in biochemistry and postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University. Here is the version for scientists!
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I believe adding visuals makes articles more engaging and helps clarify complex concepts, especially for non-scientists. I also wanted to continue exploring the Canva platform. In this article, I created 2 visuals with Canva, and a 3rd visual with the help of BioRender. Please take a look!
Omega-3s are essential for human health. And according to a fairly recent study, compounds derived from omega-3s can also help reduce symptoms of multiple sclerosis in mice.
For anyone interested in nutrition, health and disease, please take a look!
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For anyone interested in nutrition, health and disease, please take a look!
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The Potential of Omega-3s in Treating Multiple Sclerosis Disease
Omega-3s are essential for human health. And according to a fairly recent study, compounds derived from omega-3s can also help reduce symptoms of multiple sclerosis in mice.
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August 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I believe adding visuals makes articles more engaging and helps clarify complex concepts, especially for non-scientists. I also wanted to continue exploring the Canva platform. In this article, I created 2 visuals with Canva, and a 3rd visual with the help of BioRender. Please take a look!
If anyone’s interested in writing about cancer research and/or building their writing portfolio, please consider joining OncoBites!
We are once again opening our call for authors! Interested in joining us? Please fill out this form by August 22:
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If you are unable to write with us this cycle but still wish to be on the list for future calls, please still fill out the form. Thank you!
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If you are unable to write with us this cycle but still wish to be on the list for future calls, please still fill out the form. Thank you!
August 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If anyone’s interested in writing about cancer research and/or building their writing portfolio, please consider joining OncoBites!
Next up is past research news related to neuroscience and nutrition. Here is the 1st article of my 2nd set of posts! (the one for scientists) Thank you to Dr. Das and Dr. O’Brien for interviewing with me!
Products of omega-3 fatty acids derived from food have been found to play a role in modulating T-cell activity. This can ultimately help treat multiple sclerosis.
Features quotes from neuroscientists Dr. Aditi Das (study’s PI) & Dr. Christopher O’Brien.
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Features quotes from neuroscientists Dr. Aditi Das (study’s PI) & Dr. Christopher O’Brien.
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Treating Disease with Omega-3’s
Products of omega-3 fatty acids derived from food have been found to play a role in modulating T-cell activity. This can ultimately help treat multiple sclerosis.
jesstranslatingscience.com
July 31, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Next up is past research news related to neuroscience and nutrition. Here is the 1st article of my 2nd set of posts! (the one for scientists) Thank you to Dr. Das and Dr. O’Brien for interviewing with me!
One highlight of grad school was presenting my research at the 2023 @cunyscicom.bsky.social symposium. It was really fun to reimagine how I can present my research to an 8th grade level audience, & I ended up creating a whole superhero storyline. Here’s what I did in a modified written form!
What do Batman and DNA G-quadruplexes have in common? They can both act as superheroes that save the day! 🦇🧬🌟
Here is how I presented my #biochemistry research to an 8th-grade level audience. This completes the 1st set of JTS articles! 😊 #scicomm
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Here is how I presented my #biochemistry research to an 8th-grade level audience. This completes the 1st set of JTS articles! 😊 #scicomm
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DNA G-Quadruplexes as Anticancer Superheroes
When under a cancer attack, DNA structures called G-quadruplexes can help stop cancer cells from growing and taking over the body. They can do so with the help of molecules that make them stronger.…
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July 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
One highlight of grad school was presenting my research at the 2023 @cunyscicom.bsky.social symposium. It was really fun to reimagine how I can present my research to an 8th grade level audience, & I ended up creating a whole superhero storyline. Here’s what I did in a modified written form!
My first OncoBites article in a while, please check it out! Thank you @jojojoy.bsky.social for your help in editing this piece! 😊
While uncommon, a good number of individuals have developed #cancer while pregnant or shortly after giving birth. There’s no direct correlation between #pregnancy and the risk of cancer, so how could this happen? 🤔 @jessicadesamero.bsky.social writes.
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Cancer After Childbirth: An Uncommon But Possible Phenomenon
Reading time: 7 minutes Jessica Desamero, PhD Recently, I noticed I knew a good number of individuals that have developed cancer while pregnant or shortly after giving birth. Although there’s no di…
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July 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
My first OncoBites article in a while, please check it out! Thank you @jojojoy.bsky.social for your help in editing this piece! 😊
Reposted by Jessica Desamero, PhD
To start off the blog, I wanted to talk about my past PhD research! ✨ Here’s how I presented my research to graduate students of diverse STEM fields.
Stay tuned to see how I presented my research at an 8th-grade level! (Hint: any Batman fans? 👀)
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Stay tuned to see how I presented my research at an 8th-grade level! (Hint: any Batman fans? 👀)
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Cancer’s Complex Quadruplex: Characterizing Molecular Interactions with Telomeric DNA G-Quadruplexes
In cancer cells, when DNA G-quadruplex structures form at the ends of telomeres, they can essentially help stop further tumor growth. Thus, molecules that bind to these structures and keep them sta…
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July 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
To start off the blog, I wanted to talk about my past PhD research! ✨ Here’s how I presented my research to graduate students of diverse STEM fields.
Stay tuned to see how I presented my research at an 8th-grade level! (Hint: any Batman fans? 👀)
jesstranslatingscience.com/2025/07/08/c...
Stay tuned to see how I presented my research at an 8th-grade level! (Hint: any Batman fans? 👀)
jesstranslatingscience.com/2025/07/08/c...
Since 2019, I did various #scicomm efforts. This year, I’m launching my own blog site, Jess Translating Science (@jessttscience.bsky.social)! 🥹 Here I’ll highlight & translate science for both scientists & any science lover. Please check it out! (more coming soon!)
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Jess Translating Science
Highlighting and translating science for diverse audiences
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June 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Since 2019, I did various #scicomm efforts. This year, I’m launching my own blog site, Jess Translating Science (@jessttscience.bsky.social)! 🥹 Here I’ll highlight & translate science for both scientists & any science lover. Please check it out! (more coming soon!)
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Researchers found that a circuit between the nervous and immune system mediates cancer-associated depression and apathy. This highlights a unique neurobiological relationship between cancer, inflammation and psychiatric depression. Anthony Tao writes.
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From tumor to torment: The neurobiology of depression in cancer
Reading time: 5 minutes Anthony Tao Cancer is a debilitating disease in more ways than one. Its devastation arises predominantly from its parasitic nature, siphoning the host body’s nutrients…
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June 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Researchers found that a circuit between the nervous and immune system mediates cancer-associated depression and apathy. This highlights a unique neurobiological relationship between cancer, inflammation and psychiatric depression. Anthony Tao writes.
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Los Angeles: We stand with you. #ProtestFascism
June 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Los Angeles: We stand with you. #ProtestFascism
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LA is home to nearly a million undocumented immigrants. If you live here, you know someone living that reality whether you know it or not.
It’s part of what makes this city what it is—and no, we’re not living in fear because of them.
It’s part of what makes this city what it is—and no, we’re not living in fear because of them.
June 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
LA is home to nearly a million undocumented immigrants. If you live here, you know someone living that reality whether you know it or not.
It’s part of what makes this city what it is—and no, we’re not living in fear because of them.
It’s part of what makes this city what it is—and no, we’re not living in fear because of them.
Reposted by Jessica Desamero, PhD
Via @marissalocke.bsky.social: Regenerative medicine is rewriting the future of health care, w/stem cells leading the charge as researchers report that their experimental induced pluripotent stem cell therapeutics could restore vision and cure Type 1 #diabetes.
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#iPSCs
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#iPSCs
June 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Via @marissalocke.bsky.social: Regenerative medicine is rewriting the future of health care, w/stem cells leading the charge as researchers report that their experimental induced pluripotent stem cell therapeutics could restore vision and cure Type 1 #diabetes.
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#iPSCs
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#iPSCs
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Currently, most cancer treatment options rely on eradicating cancer cells. But what if you could turn cancer cells back into normal cells? Mikayla Sheild writes.
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Cancer Reversal: The Reset of Cancer Cells into Normal Cells
Reading time: 6 minutes Mikayla Sheild Cancer is a disease that has long been around, with the earliest known documented human case dating back over 5000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. [1] Millions of…
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June 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Currently, most cancer treatment options rely on eradicating cancer cells. But what if you could turn cancer cells back into normal cells? Mikayla Sheild writes.
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Statistics show that about 10% of new breast cancer diagnoses in the U.S. represent women under 45 years old. For these young patients, their experience with #breastcancer presents unique physical and psychological challenges. Laura Urbina writes.
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The Hidden Burdens: Understanding Breast Cancer’s Unique Impact on Young Patients
Reading time: 3 minutes Laura Urbina Breast cancer (BC) is often thought of as a disease that affects mainly older women. Statistics show that about 10% of new BC diagnoses in the U.S. represent wo…
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May 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Statistics show that about 10% of new breast cancer diagnoses in the U.S. represent women under 45 years old. For these young patients, their experience with #breastcancer presents unique physical and psychological challenges. Laura Urbina writes.
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Gabapentin is commonly used to treat epilepsy and nerve pain caused by shingles. Did you know it can also be used to treat nerve pain related to cancer? Joycelyn Ghansah writes.
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The benefits of using gabapentin to relieve cancer-related neuropathic pain
Reading time: 5 minutes Joycelyn Ghansah, MA, MPH Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), or neuropathic pain (pain due to nerve damage), is a common type of pain experienced by cancer p…
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May 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Gabapentin is commonly used to treat epilepsy and nerve pain caused by shingles. Did you know it can also be used to treat nerve pain related to cancer? Joycelyn Ghansah writes.
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Dark chocolate is a true celebration of indulgence. It may also have the potential to help treat cancer! Sandhyaa Venkatachalam writes.
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A Bite of Hope in Dark Chocolate
Reading time: 5 minutes Sandhyaa Venkatachalam Who doesn’t love dark chocolate? A moment of pure bliss in every square… a deep, complex flavor in every bite… a luxurious treat that dances between b…
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May 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Dark chocolate is a true celebration of indulgence. It may also have the potential to help treat cancer! Sandhyaa Venkatachalam writes.
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With CRISPR-based gene editing, scientists classified over 7000 BRCA2 gene variants as benign or pathogenic. This information can help better assess breast cancer risk in patients, especially those harboring unknown BRCA2 variants. Anthony Tao writes.
#cancergenetics
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#cancergenetics
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The Path Toward a CRISPR Picture of BRCA Gene Variants
Reading time: 5 minutes Anthony Tao According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will have breast cancer in their lifetime. In 2024, an estimated 300,000 women and nearly 3000 m…
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May 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
With CRISPR-based gene editing, scientists classified over 7000 BRCA2 gene variants as benign or pathogenic. This information can help better assess breast cancer risk in patients, especially those harboring unknown BRCA2 variants. Anthony Tao writes.
#cancergenetics
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#cancergenetics
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I was born quiet, but I didn’t let that stop me from obtaining my PhD! Please read my latest Campus News essay for more on my journey. Thank you @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for letting me share my story!
#STEM #WomenInScience #IntrovertSuccess #PhDJourney #SciComm
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#STEM #WomenInScience #IntrovertSuccess #PhDJourney #SciComm
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Guest words: From a quiet kid to a Ph.D. – Campus News
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May 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I was born quiet, but I didn’t let that stop me from obtaining my PhD! Please read my latest Campus News essay for more on my journey. Thank you @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for letting me share my story!
#STEM #WomenInScience #IntrovertSuccess #PhDJourney #SciComm
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#STEM #WomenInScience #IntrovertSuccess #PhDJourney #SciComm
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Radiomics is a powerful decoding tool that translates the hidden images in clinical scans and essentially turns any scan into a treasure map. This emerging field would help doctors predict and diagnose cancer early. Preeti Prangya Panda writes.
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From Pixels to Prognosis: The Role of Radiomics in Oncology
Reading time: 5 minutes Preeti Prangya Panda In 1895, Wilhelm Roentgen discovered X-rays that paved the way for seeing into the human body. This invention revolutionized medical science. Today, the…
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April 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Radiomics is a powerful decoding tool that translates the hidden images in clinical scans and essentially turns any scan into a treasure map. This emerging field would help doctors predict and diagnose cancer early. Preeti Prangya Panda writes.
oncobites.blog/2025/04/30/f...
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Happy National #DNADay! 🧬
Here is my very 1st article with @oncobites.bsky.social from 2019 on alternative DNA structures and their anticancer implications! This marked the restart of my science writing journey, and I’ll always be grateful! 🥹
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Here is my very 1st article with @oncobites.bsky.social from 2019 on alternative DNA structures and their anticancer implications! This marked the restart of my science writing journey, and I’ll always be grateful! 🥹
oncobites.blog/2019/08/14/d...
DNA G-Quadruplexes: Special Secondary Structures with Surprising Anticancer Implications
Reading time: 5 minutes Jessica Desamero From the start, our mission here at OncoBites has been to share the complicated nature of cancer with our readers and to shed light on breakthroughs in unde…
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April 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Happy National #DNADay! 🧬
Here is my very 1st article with @oncobites.bsky.social from 2019 on alternative DNA structures and their anticancer implications! This marked the restart of my science writing journey, and I’ll always be grateful! 🥹
oncobites.blog/2019/08/14/d...
Here is my very 1st article with @oncobites.bsky.social from 2019 on alternative DNA structures and their anticancer implications! This marked the restart of my science writing journey, and I’ll always be grateful! 🥹
oncobites.blog/2019/08/14/d...
Reposted by Jessica Desamero, PhD
Researchers have deciphered how tumor-associated macrophages communicate with brain tumor cells. This leads insight into what fuels #glioblastoma progression, opening new promising avenues for treating this deadly brain tumor. Mariella Careaga writes.
#oncoimmunology
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#oncoimmunology
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Under the brain tumor spell
Reading time: 5 minutes Mariella Careaga Glioblastoma is a highly aggressive form of cancer that accounts for nearly half of all primary malignant brain tumors in adults (1). Patients diagnosed wit…
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April 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Researchers have deciphered how tumor-associated macrophages communicate with brain tumor cells. This leads insight into what fuels #glioblastoma progression, opening new promising avenues for treating this deadly brain tumor. Mariella Careaga writes.
#oncoimmunology
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#oncoimmunology
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