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Research links development of childhood leukaemia to mistakes by the immune system

Research links development of childhood leukaemia to mistakes by the immune system

by University of LeedsA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaGenetic mutations that drive the

Research links development of childhood leukaemia to mistakes by the immune system

by University of LeedsA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaGenetic mutations that drive the
A new combination therapy regimen shows promising results for prostate cancer

A new combination therapy regimen shows promising results for prostate cancer

by Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainTALAPRO-2, a study led by Neeraj Agarwal, MD, demonstrated that using TALZENNA, in combination with XTANDI, may reduce the risk of disease progress

A new combination therapy regimen shows promising results for prostate cancer

by Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainTALAPRO-2, a study led by Neeraj Agarwal, MD, demonstrated that using TALZENNA, in combination with XTANDI, may reduce the risk of disease progress
New tech addresses manufacturing bottlenecks for a lifesaving blood cancer treatment

New tech addresses manufacturing bottlenecks for a lifesaving blood cancer treatment

byUniversity of South AustraliaSchematic of forces acting on cells in inertial microfluidics. Credit:Cytotherapy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2024.05.005Researchers from the University

New tech addresses manufacturing bottlenecks for a lifesaving blood cancer treatment

byUniversity of South AustraliaSchematic of forces acting on cells in inertial microfluidics. Credit:Cytotherapy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2024.05.005Researchers from the University
Pulsed electromagnetic field application technique for preventing bone loss due to radiotherapy

Pulsed electromagnetic field application technique for preventing bone loss due to radiotherapy

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPEMF ameliorates focal radiation–induced bone loss by modulating osteoblasts. (A) Schematic representation of focal radiation and PEMF administration. (B) Representative m

Pulsed electromagnetic field application technique for preventing bone loss due to radiotherapy

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPEMF ameliorates focal radiation–induced bone loss by modulating osteoblasts. (A) Schematic representation of focal radiation and PEMF administration. (B) Representative m
Secret vulnerabilities of cancer's 'Death Star' protein revealed

Secret vulnerabilities of cancer's 'Death Star' protein revealed

byCenter for Genomic RegulationA three-dimensional image showing the human protein KRAS (blue) interacting with RAF1 (yellow), one of its main partners. The blue-to-red colour gradient indicates

Secret vulnerabilities of cancer's 'Death Star' protein revealed

byCenter for Genomic RegulationA three-dimensional image showing the human protein KRAS (blue) interacting with RAF1 (yellow), one of its main partners. The blue-to-red colour gradient indicates
Cellular power-up: Stem cells provide T cells a lifeline as cancer champions

Cellular power-up: Stem cells provide T cells a lifeline as cancer champions

by University of Los AndesExperimental workflow of MitoT to native and CAR engineered T cells. Credit:Journal of Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05627-4In a pioneerin

Cellular power-up: Stem cells provide T cells a lifeline as cancer champions

by University of Los AndesExperimental workflow of MitoT to native and CAR engineered T cells. Credit:Journal of Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05627-4In a pioneerin
A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumors in two early tests

A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumors in two early tests

by Lauran NeergaardThis combination of MRI scan images provided by theNew England Journal of Medicinein March 2024 shows the progress of a glioblastoma patient who received CAR-T therapy w

A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumors in two early tests

by Lauran NeergaardThis combination of MRI scan images provided by theNew England Journal of Medicinein March 2024 shows the progress of a glioblastoma patient who received CAR-T therapy w
Enlarged genotype-phenotype correlation for a three-base pair deletion in neurofibromatosis type 1

Enlarged genotype-phenotype correlation for a three-base pair deletion in neurofibromatosis type 1

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamLudwine Messiaen, Ph.D., left, and Magdalena Koczkowska, Ph.D. Credit: University of Alabama at BirminghamInternational collaborative research l

Enlarged genotype-phenotype correlation for a three-base pair deletion in neurofibromatosis type 1

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamLudwine Messiaen, Ph.D., left, and Magdalena Koczkowska, Ph.D. Credit: University of Alabama at BirminghamInternational collaborative research l
New study helps explain the anti-cancer properties of mannose sugar

New study helps explain the anti-cancer properties of mannose sugar

bySanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteProposed model for the mechanism underlying anticancer activity of mannose in mannose phosphate isomerase knockout (MPI-KO) human cancer cells

New study helps explain the anti-cancer properties of mannose sugar

bySanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteProposed model for the mechanism underlying anticancer activity of mannose in mannose phosphate isomerase knockout (MPI-KO) human cancer cells
Computational method used to directly measure tumors shows hypertranscription is ubiquitous across cancers

Computational method used to directly measure tumors shows hypertranscription is ubiquitous across cancers

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressOverview of RNA output analysis with RNAmp. (A) Hypertranscription occurs when cancer cells elevate their RNA output above normal cell levels (left). Upon RNA extraction f

Computational method used to directly measure tumors shows hypertranscription is ubiquitous across cancers

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressOverview of RNA output analysis with RNAmp. (A) Hypertranscription occurs when cancer cells elevate their RNA output above normal cell levels (left). Upon RNA extraction f
New model could reduce reliance on chemotherapy

New model could reduce reliance on chemotherapy

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA model co-designed by a professor at Anglia Ruskin University is expected to reduce the need for chemotherapy in up to 38% of breast

New model could reduce reliance on chemotherapy

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA model co-designed by a professor at Anglia Ruskin University is expected to reduce the need for chemotherapy in up to 38% of breast
'Magic bullet' takes aim at pancreatic cancer

'Magic bullet' takes aim at pancreatic cancer

by University of South AustraliaAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainEvery day, more than 1200 people worldwide are told they

'Magic bullet' takes aim at pancreatic cancer

by University of South AustraliaAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainEvery day, more than 1200 people worldwide are told they