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Discovery may lead to natural ent-kaurane diterpenoid for NK-based tumor immunotherapy

Discovery may lead to natural ent-kaurane diterpenoid for NK-based tumor immunotherapy

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: KIBAs early responders in the surveillance of malignant cells, natural killer (NK) cells play a significant role in the control of transformed cells at the t

Discovery may lead to natural ent-kaurane diterpenoid for NK-based tumor immunotherapy

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: KIBAs early responders in the surveillance of malignant cells, natural killer (NK) cells play a significant role in the control of transformed cells at the t
New health guidance on breast cancer

New health guidance on breast cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Queen Mary, University of LondonIn their draft guidance, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said that postmenopausal women wit

New health guidance on breast cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Queen Mary, University of LondonIn their draft guidance, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said that postmenopausal women wit
Researchers use computer modeling to understand how self-renewal processes impact skin cell evolution

Researchers use computer modeling to understand how self-renewal processes impact skin cell evolution

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteThis figure shows snapshots of simulations at three timepoints with cross-sections revealing the mosaic nature of mutations in normal epide

Researchers use computer modeling to understand how self-renewal processes impact skin cell evolution

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteThis figure shows snapshots of simulations at three timepoints with cross-sections revealing the mosaic nature of mutations in normal epide
Study suggests possible way to 'Smac' cancer

Study suggests possible way to 'Smac' cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn animals, a process of programmed cell death called apoptosis ensures cells die when they should. An opposing force, governed by

Study suggests possible way to 'Smac' cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn animals, a process of programmed cell death called apoptosis ensures cells die when they should. An opposing force, governed by
Pathway tied to cancer-driving genome alterations identified

Pathway tied to cancer-driving genome alterations identified

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterThese images show examples of mitotic chromosome spreads from human cancer cells containing a shattered chromosome (left panel) or extrachromosomal DNA (midd

Pathway tied to cancer-driving genome alterations identified

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterThese images show examples of mitotic chromosome spreads from human cancer cells containing a shattered chromosome (left panel) or extrachromosomal DNA (midd
Drug form of traditional Chinese medicine compound found to improve survival of mice with brain tumors

Drug form of traditional Chinese medicine compound found to improve survival of mice with brain tumors

by Brown UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101019A new study shows how a drug made from a natural compound used in traditional

Drug form of traditional Chinese medicine compound found to improve survival of mice with brain tumors

by Brown UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101019A new study shows how a drug made from a natural compound used in traditional
In high-risk neuroblastoma, two stem cell transplants may be better than one

In high-risk neuroblastoma, two stem cell transplants may be better than one

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Children's Hospital BostonSince the early 1990s, chemotherapy followed by an autologous stem cell transplant has been the standard of

In high-risk neuroblastoma, two stem cell transplants may be better than one

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Children's Hospital BostonSince the early 1990s, chemotherapy followed by an autologous stem cell transplant has been the standard of
AI facilitates breakthrough in sinonasal cancer diagnostics

AI facilitates breakthrough in sinonasal cancer diagnostics

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichMethylation array for the determination of DNA modifications. Credit: Jurmeister et al.Although tumors in the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinus are con

AI facilitates breakthrough in sinonasal cancer diagnostics

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichMethylation array for the determination of DNA modifications. Credit: Jurmeister et al.Although tumors in the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinus are con
Finances need to be a bigger part of our conversation about cancer, researchers say

Finances need to be a bigger part of our conversation about cancer, researchers say

by Maddie Massy-Westropp,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Jessie Oldfield was experiencing some bleeding at 23 weeks pregnant, she was worried that she had pre

Finances need to be a bigger part of our conversation about cancer, researchers say

by Maddie Massy-Westropp,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Jessie Oldfield was experiencing some bleeding at 23 weeks pregnant, she was worried that she had pre
Guidelines of care developed for skin cancer management

Guidelines of care developed for skin cancer management

(HealthDay)—Guidelines of care have been developed for the management of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), according to two reports published online Jan. 10 in t

Guidelines of care developed for skin cancer management

(HealthDay)—Guidelines of care have been developed for the management of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), according to two reports published online Jan. 10 in t
New way to target cancer's diversity and evolution

New way to target cancer's diversity and evolution

by Institute of Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed close-up details of a vital molecule involved in the mix and match of genetic information within cells—opening up

New way to target cancer's diversity and evolution

by Institute of Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed close-up details of a vital molecule involved in the mix and match of genetic information within cells—opening up
Research discovers how some cancers resist treatment

Research discovers how some cancers resist treatment

by Louisiana State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international team of researchers led by Lucio Miele, MD, PhD, Professor and Chair of Genetics at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicin

Research discovers how some cancers resist treatment

by Louisiana State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international team of researchers led by Lucio Miele, MD, PhD, Professor and Chair of Genetics at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicin