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Siglec-15 is a glyco-immune checkpoint in prostate cancer regulating immune evasion and metastasis

Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in men, and effective treatment options are limited for advanced and metastatic disease. The sialoglycan immune checkpoint Siglec-15 has emerged as a key mediator of tumour-associated immune suppression in several malignancies; however, its expression and functional role in prostate cancer remain poorly defined. Here, using dual…

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Namibia: Male Graduates Face Severe Mental Health Challenges in Namibia

[Namibian] A recent conference in Windhoek highlighted how societal pressure to provide and post-graduation unemployment are driving rising anxiety and depression levels among young men.

  • Male graduates in Namibia face severe mental health challenges.
  • Societal pressure and high unemployment rates contribute to anxiety and depression.
  • Addressing men's mental health is a critical issue requiring community support.

Namibia: Duo Cleared of N$1m Seal Genital Export

[Namibian] Two men who were arrested on charges about the alleged illegal export of seal genitals from Namibia in January last year were found not guilty in the Windhoek Regional Court on Friday.

  • Chinese men Hou Xuecheng and Zhang Xianming cleared of charges.
  • Sealed genitals valued at N$1.16 million legally acquired.
  • Court ruled duo did not illegally export seal genitals.