New Study: Social, Physical Challenges May Inhibit Cancer Cell Growth

New Study: Social, Physical Challenges May Inhibit Cancer Cell GrowthNeuroscientists Matthew During and Lei Cao explain their recently published findings that suggest genetic or environmental activation of this BDNF/leptin axis may have therapeutic significance for cancer.

Mice living in an enriched housing environment show reduced tumor growth and increased remission. This effect was found in melanoma and colon cancer models, and it was not caused by physical activity alone.

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