Cancer remains a major health issue globally, with increasing incidence and mortality rates. While immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment, not all patients benefit, urging the identification of predictive biomarkers. This study utilized public datasets and tumor samples to examine the expression and promoter hypermethylation of DLEC1 in normal and tumor tissues, to evaluate its potential as prognostic and immunother...

Hearing loss is a prevalent sensory condition that affects the ability to perceive sounds. Hair cells play a vital role in hearing by converting mechanical sound vibrations into electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain. In humans, if damaged, these specialized sensory cells do not regenerate, leading to reduced sensitivity to sound, difficulty understanding speech, and deafness. The incidence of hearing loss increa...