The Neural Circuitry Driving Cancer-Related Wasting Disease
The Neural Circuitry Driving Cancer-Related Wasting Disease
In mice, dampening the activity of area postrema neurons diminished cancer-induced muscle and fat loss and increased lifespan.
In mice, dampening the activity of area postrema neurons diminished cancer-induced muscle and fat loss and increased lifespan.
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