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Cell plasticity may provide clues to origin of aggressive type of breast cancer — ScienceDaily

A team of researchers, led by Candice A.M. Sauder, M.D., while a resident at the Indiana University Department of Surgery, reported online in BMC Cell Biology that healthy breast cells separated from their normal environment were able to transform into types of cells similar to those seen in metaplastic carcinoma, a form of triple negative breast cancer. The team developed 12 cell lines from the normal, healthy breast tissue from volunteer donations to the Susan G…

People who eat nuts more than three times a week have reduced risk of dying from cancer or cardiovascular disease

The PREDIMED nutrition trial based in Spain looked at the effect on the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease of over 7000 older people (aged 55 to 90) randomized to a Mediterranean Diet supplemented with extra virgin olive oil or nuts, compared to a control group following a low fat diet. In Mediterranean regions, nut consumption is relatively high compared to other countries…