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  "id": 1767858,
  "title": "Jellyfish Enable Surprising New Findings about Cancer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/jellyfish-enable-surprising-new-findings-about-cancer",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-18T18:09:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Caltech News",
    "slug": "caltech-news",
    "url": "https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/jellyfish-enable-surprising-new-findings-about-cancer"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Although increased cell proliferation is a hallmark of cancerous tissues, in some cases, it may actually be protective against tumor growth, according to a new study from Caltech researchers. Using mathematical models, the work suggests a new paradigm for the earliest stages of cancer development. Subsequent experiments in jellyfish, a particularly cancer-resistant model organism, support the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}