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Researchers discover common markers of tumor hypoxia across 19 cancer types

Researchers discover common markers of tumor hypoxia across 19 cancer types

by Ontario Institute for Cancer ResearchUnlike healthy tissues, tumours thrive in low-oxygen environments, often acquiring the ability to resist treatment and spread to other sites in the body. Despit

Researchers discover common markers of tumor hypoxia across 19 cancer types

by Ontario Institute for Cancer ResearchUnlike healthy tissues, tumours thrive in low-oxygen environments, often acquiring the ability to resist treatment and spread to other sites in the body. Despit
Experts call for better cancer tests to tailor treatment

Experts call for better cancer tests to tailor treatment

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGreater use of cancer tests is the key to tailoring use of new treatments for patients more precisely and so increasing their chanc

Experts call for better cancer tests to tailor treatment

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGreater use of cancer tests is the key to tailoring use of new treatments for patients more precisely and so increasing their chanc
Breast cancer risk models may incorrectly classify many women

Breast cancer risk models may incorrectly classify many women

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer risk estimates for individual women vary substantially depending on which risk assessment model is used, an

Breast cancer risk models may incorrectly classify many women

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer risk estimates for individual women vary substantially depending on which risk assessment model is used, an
Researchers identify neutrophils as major culprits in treatment resistance of pancreatic cancer

Researchers identify neutrophils as major culprits in treatment resistance of pancreatic cancer

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown for the first time exactly how immature neutrophils—white blood cells that are an important part of the

Researchers identify neutrophils as major culprits in treatment resistance of pancreatic cancer

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown for the first time exactly how immature neutrophils—white blood cells that are an important part of the
Study unveils the engagement of different cortical networks while humans are unconscious

Study unveils the engagement of different cortical networks while humans are unconscious

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCredit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.08.007States of unconsciousness, such as those that occur during sleep or while under the effect of anesth

Study unveils the engagement of different cortical networks while humans are unconscious

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCredit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.08.007States of unconsciousness, such as those that occur during sleep or while under the effect of anesth
Tumor microbiome linked to immunotherapy success in sarcoma patients

Tumor microbiome linked to immunotherapy success in sarcoma patients

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisSoft tissue sarcomas intratumoral microbiome at diagnosis may link with prognosis. (A) Representative gross examination of extremity synovial sarcoma specimen; asterisk

Tumor microbiome linked to immunotherapy success in sarcoma patients

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisSoft tissue sarcomas intratumoral microbiome at diagnosis may link with prognosis. (A) Representative gross examination of extremity synovial sarcoma specimen; asterisk
Fiber boost could combat 'chemo brain' drain

Fiber boost could combat 'chemo brain' drain

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: AI-generated imageBrain inflammation is a common side effect of ongoing chemotherapy and a catalyst for a range of debilitatin

Fiber boost could combat 'chemo brain' drain

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: AI-generated imageBrain inflammation is a common side effect of ongoing chemotherapy and a catalyst for a range of debilitatin
Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the remarkable success of molecular targeted therapy in recent years, the rapid increase of drug resistance is a major obstacle to e

Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the remarkable success of molecular targeted therapy in recent years, the rapid increase of drug resistance is a major obstacle to e
Exercise boosts anti-cancer immunity and reduces inflammation in Lynch Syndrome patients: Study

Exercise boosts anti-cancer immunity and reduces inflammation in Lynch Syndrome patients: Study

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular and intense aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in patients with Lynch Syndrome

Exercise boosts anti-cancer immunity and reduces inflammation in Lynch Syndrome patients: Study

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular and intense aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in patients with Lynch Syndrome
New research shows how cancer rewires a key immune pathway to spread

New research shows how cancer rewires a key immune pathway to spread

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeA collaboration between MSK and Weill Cornell Medicine used an approach called ContactTracing to predict the effect of interactions between cells in the tumor micr

New research shows how cancer rewires a key immune pathway to spread

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeA collaboration between MSK and Weill Cornell Medicine used an approach called ContactTracing to predict the effect of interactions between cells in the tumor micr
Researchers apply fat cells to deliver drug to suppress tumor growth

Researchers apply fat cells to deliver drug to suppress tumor growth

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a new drug delivery pathway that may help stop tumor g

Researchers apply fat cells to deliver drug to suppress tumor growth

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a new drug delivery pathway that may help stop tumor g
Proteins in milk and blood could one day let doctors detect breast cancer earlier, and save lives

Proteins in milk and blood could one day let doctors detect breast cancer earlier, and save lives

by Danielle Whitham,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors may someday be able to use bodily fluids to noninvasively detect breast cancer in patients earlier than is possible

Proteins in milk and blood could one day let doctors detect breast cancer earlier, and save lives

by Danielle Whitham,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors may someday be able to use bodily fluids to noninvasively detect breast cancer in patients earlier than is possible