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Researchers find protein promotes cancer, suppresses anti-tumor immunity

Researchers find protein promotes cancer, suppresses anti-tumor immunity

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found that a protein inv

Researchers find protein promotes cancer, suppresses anti-tumor immunity

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found that a protein inv
Female cancer survivors experience accelerated declines in physical function

Female cancer survivors experience accelerated declines in physical function

by Lori SolomonFemale survivors of cancer experience accelerated declines in physical function after diagnosis versus matched controls, according to a study published online Jan. 19 inJAMA Oncol

Female cancer survivors experience accelerated declines in physical function

by Lori SolomonFemale survivors of cancer experience accelerated declines in physical function after diagnosis versus matched controls, according to a study published online Jan. 19 inJAMA Oncol
Immunotherapy with two novel drugs shows activity in colorectal cancer

Immunotherapy with two novel drugs shows activity in colorectal cancer

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA combination of two next-generation immunotherapy drugs has shown promising clinical activity in treating patients with refractor

Immunotherapy with two novel drugs shows activity in colorectal cancer

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA combination of two next-generation immunotherapy drugs has shown promising clinical activity in treating patients with refractor
Study shows a new approach to target a deadly form of prostate cancer

Study shows a new approach to target a deadly form of prostate cancer

by University of MichiganGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.167440A study from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center uncovers a new mechan

Study shows a new approach to target a deadly form of prostate cancer

by University of MichiganGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.167440A study from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center uncovers a new mechan
Study shows how liver cancer hijacks circadian clock machinery inside cells

Study shows how liver cancer hijacks circadian clock machinery inside cells

by Keck School of Medicine of USCPictured is an artist's rendering of circadian clock proteins BMAL1 and CLOCK influencing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell proliferation. The study shows t

Study shows how liver cancer hijacks circadian clock machinery inside cells

by Keck School of Medicine of USCPictured is an artist's rendering of circadian clock proteins BMAL1 and CLOCK influencing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell proliferation. The study shows t
Population scientist identifies rapid rise in cervical cancer in millennial women

Population scientist identifies rapid rise in cervical cancer in millennial women

byMedical University of South CarolinaHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease

Population scientist identifies rapid rise in cervical cancer in millennial women

byMedical University of South CarolinaHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease
Made to measure sugar-like molecule could improve cancer-fighting antibodies

Made to measure sugar-like molecule could improve cancer-fighting antibodies

by Canadian Glycomics NetworkDr. Robert Britton in his Simon Fraser University lab in Burnaby, BC. Credit: B. Poitras, GlycoNetDr. Robert Britton firmly believes every molecule is important. This chem

Made to measure sugar-like molecule could improve cancer-fighting antibodies

by Canadian Glycomics NetworkDr. Robert Britton in his Simon Fraser University lab in Burnaby, BC. Credit: B. Poitras, GlycoNetDr. Robert Britton firmly believes every molecule is important. This chem
Genetic test improves clinical care for children with cancer in England

Genetic test improves clinical care for children with cancer in England

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhole genome sequencing has improved clinical care of some children with cancer in England by informing individual patient care

Genetic test improves clinical care for children with cancer in England

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhole genome sequencing has improved clinical care of some children with cancer in England by informing individual patient care
Researchers develop insights into KRAS mutations in pancreatic cancers

Researchers develop insights into KRAS mutations in pancreatic cancers

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeSpatial molecular profiling of a resected pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Fluorescently-labeled probes bind to RNA targets to identify the location of different cell ty

Researchers develop insights into KRAS mutations in pancreatic cancers

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeSpatial molecular profiling of a resected pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Fluorescently-labeled probes bind to RNA targets to identify the location of different cell ty
Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a subytpe of cancers known as sarcomas. GIST is the most common type of sarcoma with ap

Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a subytpe of cancers known as sarcomas. GIST is the most common type of sarcoma with ap
New imaging technique improves accuracy of diagnosis for most common skin cancer

New imaging technique improves accuracy of diagnosis for most common skin cancer

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA novel imaging technique significantly improves the accuracy of the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma (BCC)—the mos

New imaging technique improves accuracy of diagnosis for most common skin cancer

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA novel imaging technique significantly improves the accuracy of the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma (BCC)—the mos
Study reveals complex biology, gender differences, in kidney cancer

Study reveals complex biology, gender differences, in kidney cancer

by University of Rochester Medical CenterA new study is believed to be the first to describe the unique role of androgens in kidney cancer, and it suggests that a new approach to treatment, targe

Study reveals complex biology, gender differences, in kidney cancer

by University of Rochester Medical CenterA new study is believed to be the first to describe the unique role of androgens in kidney cancer, and it suggests that a new approach to treatment, targe