Cancer

Recent studies highlight groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research that may offer new pathways to potential cures. Two major findings focus on extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA), a unique form of DNA found outside chromosomes, which has a significant role in cancer growth and resistance to treatment.

A major breakthrough has been made in preserving mRNA stability, a discovery that could revolutionize cancer treatments and anti-aging therapies. Traditionally, mRNA (messenger RNA) is quickly broken down in cells through a process called deadenylation, which involves the removal of the poly(A) tail, a protective structure that helps mRNA survive long enough to carry out its function. This degradation process is largely controlled by a protein complex known as CCR4-NOT.

A recent article by A Midwestern Doctor critiques the prevailing dermatological advice to avoid sun exposure due to the risk of skin cancer. The author argues that this stance is overly simplistic and possibly harmful and driven by a profit agenda. The most deadly forms of skin cancer are often correlated with a lack of sunlight, rather than too much. The article emphasizes that sunlight is one of the most important nutrients for the human body, producing Vitamin D synthesis and improved mood, suggesting that sun exposure is healthy and necessary.