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Destroying cancer-causing RNA could lead to bespoke treatments, say scientists

Destroying cancer-causing RNA could lead to bespoke treatments, say scientists

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreThe efficiency of PspCas13b silencing is highly variable between crRNAs. Credit:Nature Structural & Molecular Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41594-02

Destroying cancer-causing RNA could lead to bespoke treatments, say scientists

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreThe efficiency of PspCas13b silencing is highly variable between crRNAs. Credit:Nature Structural & Molecular Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41594-02
Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of mortality, especially from cardiovascular disease, in cancer survivors

Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of mortality, especially from cardiovascular disease, in cancer survivors

by Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed I.R.C.C.S.Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Mediterranean diet is a powerful ally for health even after a cancer diagnosis. This is the key result of

Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of mortality, especially from cardiovascular disease, in cancer survivors

by Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed I.R.C.C.S.Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Mediterranean diet is a powerful ally for health even after a cancer diagnosis. This is the key result of
New, rare type of small cell lung cancer identified

New, rare type of small cell lung cancer identified

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterOn the left, four pathology images from a patient with atypical small cell lung cancer show hallmarks of carcinoid cancer in the lungs (thorax

New, rare type of small cell lung cancer identified

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterOn the left, four pathology images from a patient with atypical small cell lung cancer show hallmarks of carcinoid cancer in the lungs (thorax
Researchers develop new drug that fights cancer with less renal toxicity

Researchers develop new drug that fights cancer with less renal toxicity

by National University of SingaporeA novel anti-cancer drug developed by Assoc Prof Giorgia Pastorin, Assoc Prof Ang Wee Han and Dr Maria Babak (left to right) effectively shrinks tumours until t

Researchers develop new drug that fights cancer with less renal toxicity

by National University of SingaporeA novel anti-cancer drug developed by Assoc Prof Giorgia Pastorin, Assoc Prof Ang Wee Han and Dr Maria Babak (left to right) effectively shrinks tumours until t
AI model identifies certain breast tumor stages likely to progress to invasive cancer

AI model identifies certain breast tumor stages likely to progress to invasive cancer

by Adam ZeweA large-scale high-resolution chromatin imaging dataset enables the analysis of disease stages and phenotypic categories in DCIS. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.10

AI model identifies certain breast tumor stages likely to progress to invasive cancer

by Adam ZeweA large-scale high-resolution chromatin imaging dataset enables the analysis of disease stages and phenotypic categories in DCIS. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.10
Long-term results from testicular cancer treatment are positive, study shows

Long-term results from testicular cancer treatment are positive, study shows

byUniversity College CorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that by combining different chemotherapy drugs, testicular cancer remains highly treatable and often curable, even aft

Long-term results from testicular cancer treatment are positive, study shows

byUniversity College CorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that by combining different chemotherapy drugs, testicular cancer remains highly treatable and often curable, even aft
Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models

Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models

by UTSouthwestern Medical Center6TdG induces double stranded breaks and apoptosis in mouse tumors. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44861-8A molecule

Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models

by UTSouthwestern Medical Center6TdG induces double stranded breaks and apoptosis in mouse tumors. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44861-8A molecule
Dietary change starves cancer cells, overcoming treatment resistance

Dietary change starves cancer cells, overcoming treatment resistance

by University of MichiganGreen staining shows mTORC1 is significantly increased due to disruption in GATOR1 in a mouse model of colon cancer. Credit: Sumeet SolankiA dietary change could be a key

Dietary change starves cancer cells, overcoming treatment resistance

by University of MichiganGreen staining shows mTORC1 is significantly increased due to disruption in GATOR1 in a mouse model of colon cancer. Credit: Sumeet SolankiA dietary change could be a key
Technique developed in mice could aid detection of cancer in dense breasts

Technique developed in mice could aid detection of cancer in dense breasts

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA two-pronged approach to imaging breast density in mice, developed by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Ca

Technique developed in mice could aid detection of cancer in dense breasts

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA two-pronged approach to imaging breast density in mice, developed by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Ca
More cases of breast cancer detected with the help of AI

More cases of breast cancer detected with the help of AI

by Karolinska InstitutetMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainOne radiologist supported by AI detected more cases of breast cancer in sc

More cases of breast cancer detected with the help of AI

by Karolinska InstitutetMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainOne radiologist supported by AI detected more cases of breast cancer in sc
Researchers study effectiveness of communication strategies with seriously ill patients

Researchers study effectiveness of communication strategies with seriously ill patients

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Leiden UniversityLeiden psychologists Janine Westendorp and Liesbeth van Vliet have investigated types of communication that seriously ill patients may experience as h

Researchers study effectiveness of communication strategies with seriously ill patients

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Leiden UniversityLeiden psychologists Janine Westendorp and Liesbeth van Vliet have investigated types of communication that seriously ill patients may experience as h