South African-led research has revealed new molecular details about how cancer changes the MUC1 protein to evade the immune system. The findings could support the development of new cancer vaccines, biomarkers and precision therapies. MUC1 is found on epithelial cells lining organs including the breast, colon and lungs. In healthy tissue, it carries long, complex sugar chains that help protect…
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Child Brain Injury Treatment Breakthroughs in Cape Town
A Cape Town surgeon is at the forefront of pioneering research that could fundamentally change how traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in children are treated worldwide. This research aims to improve survival rates and recovery outcomes for countless young patients. Professor Anthony Figaji, the head of paediatric neurosurgery at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and a researcher at the…