Tumours block protective muscle and nerve signals

Certain cancers cause people to weaken and waste away. A mouse model of this points to tumour-induced blockade of molecules that normally protect muscle innervation and mass. Will the discovery lead to therapies for this deadly condition?

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Certain cancers can cause weakness and wasting in individuals. A mouse model has shown that tumors can block molecules that typically protect muscle innervation and mass. This discovery may lead to potential therapies for this deadly condition.