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Erik Klemetti

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Eruptions Mailbag for June 2009

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Laboratory testing doctor taking blood sample

Researchers identify the world’s 48th blood group system after a rare case stumps doctors.

New Blood Type Discovered in France — And Offers a Breakthrough in Transfusion Medicine

(Image Credit: Daniel Istvanko/Shutterstock)

Little brown bats

Against all odds, bats are surprisingly long-lived and rarely develop tumors. Understanding why could unlock new cancer treatments for us.

3 Ways Bats Conquer Cancer, and Why That Could Be Good News for Humans

A sugar compound found in sea cucumbers could hold the key to stopping the spread of cancer, according to a recent UM-led study published in Glycobiology. (Image Credit: Graphic by Stefanie Goodwiller/University Marketing and Communications)

Sea cucumber and stopping the spread of cancer

Learn why sea cucumbers could stop cancer growth due to a unique sugar compound they possess.

Sea Cucumbers Could Be the Key to Stopping Cancer Growth With a Rare Sugar Compound

blood test for cancer

Learn more about a new study that suggests early cancer detection could be as simple as a routine blood test.

New Blood Test Can Detect Cancer Up to Three Years Before Symptoms Appear

Ozempic and nutrition (Image Credit: Caroline Ruda/Shutterstock)

Ozempic and nutrition

According to leaders in obesity and nutrition research, following these key nutrition guidelines will make the most of GLP-1 drug treatment.

8 Ways to Boost the Effects of Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drug Treatments