Membrane Potential: A Regulator of Cell Cycle Progression
Jeya Chelliah B.Vsc Ph.D. The cell cycle is a precisely orchestrated series of events that governs a cell’s growth and division. It ensures that cells replicate their DNA, divide, and generate two identical daughter cells. This process is crucial for growth, development, and
The Dual Nature of Senescence and Apoptosis: Balancing Cancer Prevention and Promotion
by Jeya Chelliah B.Vsc Ph.D In the dynamic world of cellular processes, understanding how cells determine their fate under stress can be a key to unlocking therapeutic avenues, particularly in cancer treatment. Two central processes, cellular senescence and apoptosis, play instrumental roles in
Placozoans: Nature’s Marvels and Their Potential in Cancer Research
by Jeya Chelliah B.Vsc Ph.D Placozoans, at first glance, might be mistaken for simple amoebas under the microscope. However, these seemingly basic creatures are genuine animals, more closely related to cnidarians like sea anemones and vertebrate-inclusive bilaterians than to ctenophores or poriferans. Their
The Nobel Prizes: A Tradition of Excellence
by Jeya Chelliah BVSc Ph.D. Every year, the world turns its attention to the Nobel Prizes, a set of six prestigious awards that recognize outstanding contributions in various fields. These prizes are awarded for achievements in physiology or medicine, physics, chemistry, economic science,
Contagious Cancers: A Rare Phenomenon with Implications for Human Oncology
by Jeya Chelliah B.Vsc Ph.D. Cancer, a word that evokes fear and concern, is typically associated with individual affliction. However, nature has its own peculiarities. In certain species, cancer is not just an individual’s battle but can spread contagiously from one individual to
The three most recent papers on Cancer immunotherapy
Chest and thorax: Symptoms and toxicities Publication Year: 2024 Authors: Julie R. Bloom, Robert M. Samstein Abstract: In the last several decades, cancer-related treatment has significantly advanced including increased utilization of immunotherapy, improvement in surgical precision and radiation techniques, palliative medicine, emphasis on
Journey of a Chemotherapy Drug through the Tumor Microenvironment
by Jeya Chelliah B.Vsc Ph.D The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a complex and dynamic landscape, comprising not just the cancer cells themselves, but also a myriad of other cell types, extracellular matrix components, and signaling molecules. This intricate network plays a pivotal role
Journey of a Chemotherapy Drug through the Tumor Microenvironment
by Jeya Chelliah B.Vsc Ph.D. The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a complex and dynamic landscape, comprising not just the cancer cells themselves, but also a myriad of other cell types, extracellular matrix components, and signaling molecules. This intricate network plays a pivotal role
Potential Candidates and Research Areas for the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
by Jeya Chelliah B.Vsc Ph.D As the scientific community eagerly anticipates the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on October 2nd, 2023, speculation is rife about who the potential winners could be and what areas of research might be highlighted.
How Embryonic and Tumor Microenvironments Master the Art of Immune Evasion
Jeya Chelliah B.Vsc Ph.D. The field of cancer research has long been fascinated by the uncanny similarities between embryonic microenvironments and tumor microenvironments (TMEs). Both settings exhibit a unique ability to evade the immune system, a phenomenon that has puzzled and intrigued scientists
