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Scholarly essay examines parentheses in Philip Sidney's Renaissance prose

A literary analysis explores how Renaissance writers like Philip Sidney used parentheses, tracing early commentary from figures such as Erasmus and headmaster Richard Mulcaster. The piece discusses how parentheses were understood as both visual marks on the page and cues for vocal delivery, with Mulcaster advising a lower, quicker voice for bracketed words.

publicdomainreview.org · 2026-09-30

PLA2G2D enzyme in lymph nodes found to suppress anti-tumor immune response

Researchers analyzed tumor-draining lymph nodes from melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer patients, comparing those with early disease recurrence to those without, using tissue collected during routine diagnostic procedures at Erasmus MC. The study identifies the enzyme PLA2G2D as a regulator within these lymph nodes that influences how effectively the immune system mounts a response against tumors.

nature.com · 2026-09-09