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blood supply
Coverage of blood supply in the Nexus archive.
- Virginia Red Cross says need for blood is up as supply drops 25%
The Virginia Red Cross reports a 25% drop in blood supply, leading to increased demand and challenges in collection during the summer. Jonathan McNamara, a communications director for the organization, described the situation as 'incredibly challenging.'
- Scientists discover hidden “master switch” driving skin cancer growth and immune escape
Scientists identified HOXD13 as a key protein that drives melanoma tumor growth and immune evasion by enhancing blood supply and suppressing cancer-fighting T cells. Disabling HOXD13 reduces tumors and restores immune system activity, offering a potential new treatment approach for skin cancer.