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This protein boosts body’s immunity against cancer

New Delhi: A team of researchers has discovered a protein which can also play a critical role in the immune system's defence against cancer. Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland found TIMP-1, a protein traditionally known to…

How your nail colour can signal cancer risk

New Delhi: A coloured band (usually white or red) along the length of the nail may indicate the risk of developing cancerous tumours of the skin, eyes, and kidneys, finds a study. Scientists at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH)…