Nikos Koundouros

1 week ago | mindandmatter.substack.com | Nick Jikomes |Nikos Koundouros |John Blenis

Episode Summary: New research on how dietary fats, particularly omega-6 fatty acids like linoleic acid, influence triple-negative breast cancer progression by activating the mTOR pathway, a key regulator of cell growth. They explore the role of the FABP5 protein in enhancing cancer cells’ sensitivity to omega-6 fats, the differences between breast cancer subtypes, and the broader implications of dietary balance for health, emphasizing the need for personalized nutrition strategies.

2 months ago | science.org | Lianjie Miao |Nikos Koundouros |Henry Farrell |Alison Gopnik

Information & AuthorsPublished In ScienceVolume 387 | Issue 673914 March 2025Article versionsSubmission historyPublished in print: 14 March 2025PermissionsRequest permissions for this article. AcknowledgmentsAll authors contributed equally to this work. J.E. began a visiting researcher affiliation with Google after this manuscript was submitted.

2 months ago | science.org | Lianjie Miao |Nikos Koundouros |Anna Holmquist |Rosemary G. Gillespie

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