There’s a new discovery in eye cancer treatment — thanks to pig sperm
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“Retinoblastoma (RB) is a rare and aggressive form of eye cancer that often affects babies and young children.”
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“Traditional methods to treat RB, such as injections, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, are often painful and cause vision loss and other serious side effects.”
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“A study published in Science Advances found that exosomes present in pig semen can cross biological barriers with the aid of specific proteins, making them promising drug carriers.”
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— The following scientific events occurred, or are scheduled to occur in 2026.
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— In sociology of scientific knowledge, Planck's principle is the view that scientific change does not occur because individual scientists change their mind, but rather that successive generations of sc…
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— Science Advances is a peer-reviewed multidisciplinary open-access scientific journal established in early 2015 and published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The journal's s…
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“The research team created an eye drop of semen-derived exosomes (SEVs) combined with folic acid and a CMG nanozyme system.”
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“The folic acid targets the tumorous cells, allowing the CMG system to cause them to self-destruct while sparing healthy tissue.”
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“SEVs temporarily and reversibly open the eye’s protective layers to carry in the other components of the treatment.”
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“The drops were able to enter the eye through two routes: the cornea and the conjunctiva.”
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“A significant reduction in tumor size over 30 days of eye drop treatment was seen in mice, which had only around 2% of the residual tumor mass left.”
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— Mickey Mouse is a cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. The longtime icon and mascot of the Walt Disney Company, Mickey is an anthropomorphic mouse who typically wears red…
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— Mighty Mouse is an American animated character created by the Terrytoons studio for 20th Century Fox. He is an anthropomorphic superhero mouse, originally called Super Mouse, who made his debut in the…
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— The mouse lemurs are nocturnal lemurs of the genus Microcebus. Like all lemurs, mouse lemurs are native to Madagascar.
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“Untreated mice suffered from severe neovascularization and decreased vision.”
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“This research marks a shift in how childhood eye cancer could be treated, allowing for more needle-free and less invasive options.”
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“Signs of retinoblastoma include a white glow, a squint, a change in the appearance of the eye, or a swollen eye.”
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“The researchers noted that this method may be useful for other ocular diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.”
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“Further research and development are necessary before human trials can take place.”
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