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Newly discovered link between FBXW7 mutations and EGFR signaling in colorectal cancer

Newly discovered link between FBXW7 mutations and EGFR signaling in colorectal cancer

by Hubrecht InstituteTwo microscopy images of human colon organoids. The left image shows an organoid with the FBXW7 mutation (colorectal cancer), and the right image shows an organoid without th

Newly discovered link between FBXW7 mutations and EGFR signaling in colorectal cancer

by Hubrecht InstituteTwo microscopy images of human colon organoids. The left image shows an organoid with the FBXW7 mutation (colorectal cancer), and the right image shows an organoid without th
Unique genetic signature found by research in different types of cancer

Unique genetic signature found by research in different types of cancer

by MELISA InstitutetimsTOF Pro mass spectrometer located in MELISA Institute's laboratories. Credit: MELISA InstituteResearch led by Dr. Mabel Vidal in the Department of Computer Science at the Un

Unique genetic signature found by research in different types of cancer

by MELISA InstitutetimsTOF Pro mass spectrometer located in MELISA Institute's laboratories. Credit: MELISA InstituteResearch led by Dr. Mabel Vidal in the Department of Computer Science at the Un
Markups for oncology services vary at the hospital level

Markups for oncology services vary at the hospital level

(HealthDay)—There is significant variation in markup of outpatient oncology services across hospitals in the United States, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in theAmerican Journal o

Markups for oncology services vary at the hospital level

(HealthDay)—There is significant variation in markup of outpatient oncology services across hospitals in the United States, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in theAmerican Journal o
Moles on the body largely influenced by genetics, finds new study

Moles on the body largely influenced by genetics, finds new study

by King's College LondonMelanoma. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/National Cancer InstituteA study published this week in the journalPigment Cell & Melanoma Researchhas found that g

Moles on the body largely influenced by genetics, finds new study

by King's College LondonMelanoma. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/National Cancer InstituteA study published this week in the journalPigment Cell & Melanoma Researchhas found that g
Stopping cancer from recruiting immune system double agents

Stopping cancer from recruiting immune system double agents

by Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Rush University Medical CenterCancerous tumors trick myeloid cells, an important part of the immune system, into perceiving them as a damaged part of the

Stopping cancer from recruiting immune system double agents

by Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Rush University Medical CenterCancerous tumors trick myeloid cells, an important part of the immune system, into perceiving them as a damaged part of the
Researchers identify lethal molecular alterations after current therapies fail patients with metastatic melanoma

Researchers identify lethal molecular alterations after current therapies fail patients with metastatic melanoma

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new translational study from UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers analyzed genetic changes in the or

Researchers identify lethal molecular alterations after current therapies fail patients with metastatic melanoma

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new translational study from UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers analyzed genetic changes in the or
Seeing prostate cancer in a new light

Seeing prostate cancer in a new light

by University of DundeeCredit: University of DundeeA new method offering more successful diagnosis and management of prostate cancer has been identified by researchers at the University of Dundee

Seeing prostate cancer in a new light

by University of DundeeCredit: University of DundeeA new method offering more successful diagnosis and management of prostate cancer has been identified by researchers at the University of Dundee
Study points to new drug target in fight against cancer

Study points to new drug target in fight against cancer

by Jade Boyd,Rice UniversityWhen oxidized, the protein mitoNEET (green) can close voltage-dependent anion channels, or VDACs (center), passageways that allow metabolites and signaling molecules

Study points to new drug target in fight against cancer

by Jade Boyd,Rice UniversityWhen oxidized, the protein mitoNEET (green) can close voltage-dependent anion channels, or VDACs (center), passageways that allow metabolites and signaling molecules
Conspiracy believers more likely to endorse mythical causes of cancer, finds study

Conspiracy believers more likely to endorse mythical causes of cancer, finds study

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who believe in conspiracies, reject the COVID-19 vaccine, or prefer alternative medicine are more likely to endorse mythical caus

Conspiracy believers more likely to endorse mythical causes of cancer, finds study

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who believe in conspiracies, reject the COVID-19 vaccine, or prefer alternative medicine are more likely to endorse mythical caus
Study: Tumor necroptosis promotes metastasis by modulating tumor-host immunity

Study: Tumor necroptosis promotes metastasis by modulating tumor-host immunity

by Impact Journals LLCTumor necroptosis promotes metastasis of breast cancer by suppressing anti-tumor immunity. Credit: 2023 Liu et al.A new editorial paper was published inOncotarget's&nbs

Study: Tumor necroptosis promotes metastasis by modulating tumor-host immunity

by Impact Journals LLCTumor necroptosis promotes metastasis of breast cancer by suppressing anti-tumor immunity. Credit: 2023 Liu et al.A new editorial paper was published inOncotarget's&nbs
What is stereotactic radiation therapy for prostate cancer? How does it compare to other treatments?

What is stereotactic radiation therapy for prostate cancer? How does it compare to other treatments?

by Sathana Dushyanthen and David Kok,The ConversationComparison of differences between traditional radiotherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy. Credit:Precision Radiation OncologyProstate c

What is stereotactic radiation therapy for prostate cancer? How does it compare to other treatments?

by Sathana Dushyanthen and David Kok,The ConversationComparison of differences between traditional radiotherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy. Credit:Precision Radiation OncologyProstate c
Study finds increased MDS/leukemia risks for survivors of common lymphoid neoplasms

Study finds increased MDS/leukemia risks for survivors of common lymphoid neoplasms

by Elana GotkineSurvivors of common lymphoid neoplasms (LNs) have increased risks for therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloid leukemia (tMDS/AML), although risks have been lower in more

Study finds increased MDS/leukemia risks for survivors of common lymphoid neoplasms

by Elana GotkineSurvivors of common lymphoid neoplasms (LNs) have increased risks for therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloid leukemia (tMDS/AML), although risks have been lower in more