Sex differences identified in deadly brain tumors

by Washington University School of MedicineGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0For decades, scientists have recognized that more males get cancer and die of the disease

Updated on: April 20,2024

Sex differences identified in deadly brain tumors

by Washington University School of MedicineGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0For decades, scientists have recognized that more males get cancer and die of the disease

Updated on:April 20,2024

Anti-sedative could alleviate cancer therapy side effects, study suggests

byRockefeller University PressCompared with a control (left), radiation treatment (center) destroys the structure of the mouse small intestine. But a healthy intestinal lining is maintained in t

Updated on: January 16,2024

Anti-sedative could alleviate cancer therapy side effects, study suggests

byRockefeller University PressCompared with a control (left), radiation treatment (center) destroys the structure of the mouse small intestine. But a healthy intestinal lining is maintained in t

Updated on:January 16,2024

Researchers move closer to 'magic' cancer treatment

by Brent Wittmeier,University of AlbertaU of A researcher Khaled Barakat with the IBM supercomputer his team used to develop a small molecule that could help the body fight cancer by allowing th

Updated on: June 15,2024

Researchers move closer to 'magic' cancer treatment

by Brent Wittmeier,University of AlbertaU of A researcher Khaled Barakat with the IBM supercomputer his team used to develop a small molecule that could help the body fight cancer by allowing th

Updated on:June 15,2024

Novel biomarker found in ovarian cancer patients can predict response to therapy

by University of Chicago Medical CenterTumor-specific expression of CT45 stimulates the patient's immune system to fight the cancer and improves the efficacy of platinum-based chemotherapy. C

Updated on: April 23,2024

Novel biomarker found in ovarian cancer patients can predict response to therapy

by University of Chicago Medical CenterTumor-specific expression of CT45 stimulates the patient's immune system to fight the cancer and improves the efficacy of platinum-based chemotherapy. C

Updated on:April 23,2024

'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists in Cambridge and London have developed a catalogue of DNA mutation 'fingerprints' that could help doctors pinpoint the enviro

Updated on: April 10,2024

'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists in Cambridge and London have developed a catalogue of DNA mutation 'fingerprints' that could help doctors pinpoint the enviro

Updated on:April 10,2024

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

Updated on: April 18,2024

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

Updated on:April 18,2024

Scientists discover new method of diagnosing cancer with malaria protein

by University of CopenhagenA cancer cell colored with rVAR2 (green) in a background of normal, white blood cells (red). Credit: University of CopenhagenIn a spectacular new study, researchers fro

Updated on: March 12,2024

Scientists discover new method of diagnosing cancer with malaria protein

by University of CopenhagenA cancer cell colored with rVAR2 (green) in a background of normal, white blood cells (red). Credit: University of CopenhagenIn a spectacular new study, researchers fro

Updated on:March 12,2024

The ways astronauts prep for spaceflight could benefit cancer patients, say researchers

by Cell PressNASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, equipped with a bungee harness, exercises on the Combined Operational Load Bearing External Resistance Treadmill (COLBERT)

Updated on: June 06,2024

The ways astronauts prep for spaceflight could benefit cancer patients, say researchers

by Cell PressNASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, equipped with a bungee harness, exercises on the Combined Operational Load Bearing External Resistance Treadmill (COLBERT)

Updated on:June 06,2024

Video distraction helps kids undergo cancer radiotherapy, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityCredit: Stanford UniversityWatching distracting videos helps children with cancer avoid the need for anesthesia during radiation treatments, a Stanford Medici

Updated on: January 23,2024

Video distraction helps kids undergo cancer radiotherapy, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityCredit: Stanford UniversityWatching distracting videos helps children with cancer avoid the need for anesthesia during radiation treatments, a Stanford Medici

Updated on:January 23,2024

New imaging technique accurately detects aggressive kidney cancer

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesRepresentative imaging with [89Zr]Zr-girentuximab. Credit:The Lancet Oncology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S1470-2045(24)00402-9A new stud

Updated on: November 10,2024

New imaging technique accurately detects aggressive kidney cancer

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesRepresentative imaging with [89Zr]Zr-girentuximab. Credit:The Lancet Oncology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S1470-2045(24)00402-9A new stud

Updated on:November 10,2024

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

Updated on: January 02,2024

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

Updated on:January 02,2024

Researchers identify link between cancer-causing gene and aging

by University of PittsburghMice lacking the gene Myc (left) have greyer coats and other signs of advanced aging compared to normal mice (right) of the same age. Credit: Taylor StevensA gene calle

Updated on: February 23,2024

Researchers identify link between cancer-causing gene and aging

by University of PittsburghMice lacking the gene Myc (left) have greyer coats and other signs of advanced aging compared to normal mice (right) of the same age. Credit: Taylor StevensA gene calle

Updated on:February 23,2024