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A non-coding RNA lasso catches proteins in breast cancer cells

A non-coding RNA lasso catches proteins in breast cancer cells

by Lisbeth Heilesen,Aarhus UniversityThe authors show that the long non-coding RNA called A-ROD (Activating Regulator Of DKK1 expression) is only functional the moment it is released from chroma

A non-coding RNA lasso catches proteins in breast cancer cells

by Lisbeth Heilesen,Aarhus UniversityThe authors show that the long non-coding RNA called A-ROD (Activating Regulator Of DKK1 expression) is only functional the moment it is released from chroma
Experimental test promises to predict side-effects and cancer's return in patients treated with immunotherapy

Experimental test promises to predict side-effects and cancer's return in patients treated with immunotherapy

by NYU Langone HealthCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA single research test has the potential to predict which patients treated with immunotherapies—which h

Experimental test promises to predict side-effects and cancer's return in patients treated with immunotherapy

by NYU Langone HealthCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA single research test has the potential to predict which patients treated with immunotherapies—which h
Expert panel highlights patient choice for prostate cancer screen (Update)

Expert panel highlights patient choice for prostate cancer screen (Update)

by Dennis Thompson, Healthday ReporterMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0(HealthDay)—More men could receiv

Expert panel highlights patient choice for prostate cancer screen (Update)

by Dennis Thompson, Healthday ReporterMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0(HealthDay)—More men could receiv
Researchers developing test for early breast lesions

Researchers developing test for early breast lesions

by Angela Koenig,University of Cincinnati Academic Health CenterWeber's research has made key contributions to understanding the molecular mechanisms of metastasis. Credit: University of Cin

Researchers developing test for early breast lesions

by Angela Koenig,University of Cincinnati Academic Health CenterWeber's research has made key contributions to understanding the molecular mechanisms of metastasis. Credit: University of Cin
Researchers succeed at removing some types of pancreatic cancer in animal models

Researchers succeed at removing some types of pancreatic cancer in animal models

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers from the Experimental Oncology

Researchers succeed at removing some types of pancreatic cancer in animal models

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers from the Experimental Oncology
How post-feeding breasts bounce back from the brink of death to kick-start milk production

How post-feeding breasts bounce back from the brink of death to kick-start milk production

byUniversity of SheffieldDelayed alveolar regression in Rac1−/− glands in involution. (A-D) Carmine staining of whole-mounted mammary glands of WT (A, C) and Rac1−/− (B, D) mice at postlactation

How post-feeding breasts bounce back from the brink of death to kick-start milk production

byUniversity of SheffieldDelayed alveolar regression in Rac1−/− glands in involution. (A-D) Carmine staining of whole-mounted mammary glands of WT (A, C) and Rac1−/− (B, D) mice at postlactation
A new tool for diagnosing cancer: Platform combines structural details with molecular information about a tumor

A new tool for diagnosing cancer: Platform combines structural details with molecular information about a tumor

by Harvard Medical SchoolThe Orion tool combines molecular details revealed by immunofluorescence imaging (left) with structural information gained through traditional histology staining (middle)

A new tool for diagnosing cancer: Platform combines structural details with molecular information about a tumor

by Harvard Medical SchoolThe Orion tool combines molecular details revealed by immunofluorescence imaging (left) with structural information gained through traditional histology staining (middle)
New circulating tumor DNA test measures multiple markers to detect cancer early

New circulating tumor DNA test measures multiple markers to detect cancer early

byeLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed a method that simultaneously measures different cancer-specific hallmarks of DNA circulating in the blood, aiding early detection and l

New circulating tumor DNA test measures multiple markers to detect cancer early

byeLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed a method that simultaneously measures different cancer-specific hallmarks of DNA circulating in the blood, aiding early detection and l
Novel selenium carrier protein regulates ferroptosis in tumors and the brain

Novel selenium carrier protein regulates ferroptosis in tumors and the brain

byTohoku UniversityPRDX6 is a critical regulator of ferroptosis surveillance. As a selenium- acceptor protein, PRDX6 aids in intracellular selenium utilization for efficient selenoprotein biosyn

Novel selenium carrier protein regulates ferroptosis in tumors and the brain

byTohoku UniversityPRDX6 is a critical regulator of ferroptosis surveillance. As a selenium- acceptor protein, PRDX6 aids in intracellular selenium utilization for efficient selenoprotein biosyn
CRISPR-edited CAR T cells enhance fight against blood cancers

CRISPR-edited CAR T cells enhance fight against blood cancers

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnocking out a protein known to stifle T cell activation on CAR T cells using the CRISPR/Cas9 technology e

CRISPR-edited CAR T cells enhance fight against blood cancers

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnocking out a protein known to stifle T cell activation on CAR T cells using the CRISPR/Cas9 technology e
Researchers find protein that mediates formation of HER2-driven breast cancer

Researchers find protein that mediates formation of HER2-driven breast cancer

by Katie Pence,University of Cincinnati Academic Health CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have identified for the first time that the

Researchers find protein that mediates formation of HER2-driven breast cancer

by Katie Pence,University of Cincinnati Academic Health CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have identified for the first time that the