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Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery

Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery

by Andy Tay,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsI enjoy online shopping. However, I often find myself fussing about the delivery options during checkout. This is because not all d

Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery

by Andy Tay,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsI enjoy online shopping. However, I often find myself fussing about the delivery options during checkout. This is because not all d
How do metastatic tumor cells grow in lymph nodes?

How do metastatic tumor cells grow in lymph nodes?

by Institute for Basic Science(Left) Schematic diagram for the mechanism of tumor lymph node metastasis.(Right) (A) Stepwise growing metastatic melanoma in tumor-draining lymph node and (B) fatty

How do metastatic tumor cells grow in lymph nodes?

by Institute for Basic Science(Left) Schematic diagram for the mechanism of tumor lymph node metastasis.(Right) (A) Stepwise growing metastatic melanoma in tumor-draining lymph node and (B) fatty
Genetically modified virus shown able to kill tumors in mice with retinoblastoma

Genetically modified virus shown able to kill tumors in mice with retinoblastoma

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressThe virus-based anticancer therapy (VCN-01) showed toxic effects against retinoblastoma cells after 12 days. Credit: G. Pascual-Pasto et al.,Science Translational Me

Genetically modified virus shown able to kill tumors in mice with retinoblastoma

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressThe virus-based anticancer therapy (VCN-01) showed toxic effects against retinoblastoma cells after 12 days. Credit: G. Pascual-Pasto et al.,Science Translational Me
Tracking down microRNA candidates that can contribute to disease

Tracking down microRNA candidates that can contribute to disease

by Ana María Rodríguez, Ph.d.,Baylor College of MedicineMicroRNA and mRNA visualization in differentiating C1C12 cells. Credit: Ryan Jeffs/WikipediaWhat started as Ninad Oak's side project t

Tracking down microRNA candidates that can contribute to disease

by Ana María Rodríguez, Ph.d.,Baylor College of MedicineMicroRNA and mRNA visualization in differentiating C1C12 cells. Credit: Ryan Jeffs/WikipediaWhat started as Ninad Oak's side project t
Targeted hope for metastatic cancer

Targeted hope for metastatic cancer

by Paul Mayne,University of Western OntarioCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA cancer diagnosis is tough enough to hear, but a diagnosis that cancer has spre

Targeted hope for metastatic cancer

by Paul Mayne,University of Western OntarioCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA cancer diagnosis is tough enough to hear, but a diagnosis that cancer has spre
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
Metastasizing cancer cells modify bone remodeling with small RNA secretion

Metastasizing cancer cells modify bone remodeling with small RNA secretion

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityIn the bone metastatic microenvironment, the crosstalk between metastasized cancer cells and the surrounding bone cells is critical for the formation of the osteo

Metastasizing cancer cells modify bone remodeling with small RNA secretion

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityIn the bone metastatic microenvironment, the crosstalk between metastasized cancer cells and the surrounding bone cells is critical for the formation of the osteo
A new therapeutic target for metastatic and resistant prostate cancers

A new therapeutic target for metastatic and resistant prostate cancers

by IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research InstituteÁlvaro Aytés & Katia Ruggero. Credit: IDIBELLProstate Cancer researchers from the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), led by D

A new therapeutic target for metastatic and resistant prostate cancers

by IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research InstituteÁlvaro Aytés & Katia Ruggero. Credit: IDIBELLProstate Cancer researchers from the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), led by D
Expert discusses the deeper complexities of cancer

Expert discusses the deeper complexities of cancer

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeeta Mehta studies cancer not simply as masses of cells but as structured organs with multiple cell types that communicate with each other and i

Expert discusses the deeper complexities of cancer

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeeta Mehta studies cancer not simply as masses of cells but as structured organs with multiple cell types that communicate with each other and i
Expert discusses the impact and potential of cancer prevention

Expert discusses the impact and potential of cancer prevention

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyGreat progress has been made in reducing the cancer death toll through better prevention and screening, according to a new article by MIT Pro

Expert discusses the impact and potential of cancer prevention

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyGreat progress has been made in reducing the cancer death toll through better prevention and screening, according to a new article by MIT Pro
Metastatic cancer gorges on fructose in the liver

Metastatic cancer gorges on fructose in the liver

by Duke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBiomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that metastatic cancer cells can reprogram their metabolism to thrive in new organs. Specifica

Metastatic cancer gorges on fructose in the liver

by Duke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBiomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that metastatic cancer cells can reprogram their metabolism to thrive in new organs. Specifica
Specialised molecular profiling could allow more accurate prognosis and treatment of brain tumours

Specialised molecular profiling could allow more accurate prognosis and treatment of brain tumours

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainMeningiomas, a type of brain tumour, are usually easy to treat. However, there are a few subtypes that follow a very aggressive course and

Specialised molecular profiling could allow more accurate prognosis and treatment of brain tumours

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainMeningiomas, a type of brain tumour, are usually easy to treat. However, there are a few subtypes that follow a very aggressive course and