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Study identifies a genetic driver of deadly prostate cancer

Study identifies a genetic driver of deadly prostate cancer

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterGraph shows elevated activity of a transcription-factor network that includes the molecule Onecut2 in tumors of patients whose prostate cancer resisted hormone thera

Study identifies a genetic driver of deadly prostate cancer

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterGraph shows elevated activity of a transcription-factor network that includes the molecule Onecut2 in tumors of patients whose prostate cancer resisted hormone thera
Cancer biology graduate student travels 'ROCKy' road toward a cure for post-radiation dry mouth

Cancer biology graduate student travels 'ROCKy' road toward a cure for post-radiation dry mouth

by University of ArizonaWen Yu "Amy" Wong. Credit: Gaius J. AugustusThe United States is in the midst of a head-and-neck cancer epidemic. Although survival rates are relatively high—aft

Cancer biology graduate student travels 'ROCKy' road toward a cure for post-radiation dry mouth

by University of ArizonaWen Yu "Amy" Wong. Credit: Gaius J. AugustusThe United States is in the midst of a head-and-neck cancer epidemic. Although survival rates are relatively high—aft
Drug suppresses spread of breast cancer caused by stem-like cells

Drug suppresses spread of breast cancer caused by stem-like cells

by University of California - San DiegoA rare-stem like tumor cell, which plays a critical role in the spread of breast cancer, is identified with immunostaining for the β3 integrin subunit (blue

Drug suppresses spread of breast cancer caused by stem-like cells

by University of California - San DiegoA rare-stem like tumor cell, which plays a critical role in the spread of breast cancer, is identified with immunostaining for the β3 integrin subunit (blue
Tumors turn gut 'brain cells' into tumor growth promoters

Tumors turn gut 'brain cells' into tumor growth promoters

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch led by North Carolina State University has found that when enteric glial cells are exposed to secretions from col

Tumors turn gut 'brain cells' into tumor growth promoters

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch led by North Carolina State University has found that when enteric glial cells are exposed to secretions from col
Scientists discover new method of diagnosing cancer with malaria protein

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

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
Preclinical characterization of therapeutic antibodies

Preclinical characterization of therapeutic antibodies

by Rapamycin PressSchematic of experimental procedures for generation of novel anti-Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) candidate therapeutic antibodies directed at the carboxy (C)-terminal. (A) Two synthetic peptid

Preclinical characterization of therapeutic antibodies

by Rapamycin PressSchematic of experimental procedures for generation of novel anti-Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) candidate therapeutic antibodies directed at the carboxy (C)-terminal. (A) Two synthetic peptid
Breakthrough in knowledge of how some sarcomas arise

Breakthrough in knowledge of how some sarcomas arise

by University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe origin of certain cancers in the sarcoma group is associated with a hitherto unknown interaction among different proteins. Findings now bei

Breakthrough in knowledge of how some sarcomas arise

by University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe origin of certain cancers in the sarcoma group is associated with a hitherto unknown interaction among different proteins. Findings now bei
US regulators approve 2nd gene therapy for blood cancer

US regulators approve 2nd gene therapy for blood cancer

by Linda A. JohnsonIn this May 2016 file photo provided by Kite Pharma, cell therapy specialists at the company's manufacturing facility in El Segundo, Calif., prepare blood cells from a patient t

US regulators approve 2nd gene therapy for blood cancer

by Linda A. JohnsonIn this May 2016 file photo provided by Kite Pharma, cell therapy specialists at the company's manufacturing facility in El Segundo, Calif., prepare blood cells from a patient t
Researchers zero in on molecular fingerprint for prostate cancer

Researchers zero in on molecular fingerprint for prostate cancer

by University of South AustraliaCredit: University of South AustraliaSix cancers that claim more than 23,000 Australian lives each year1 should be prioritised for research that makes it possible

Researchers zero in on molecular fingerprint for prostate cancer

by University of South AustraliaCredit: University of South AustraliaSix cancers that claim more than 23,000 Australian lives each year1 should be prioritised for research that makes it possible
Researchers map DNA damage links to onset of skin cancer, melanoma

Researchers map DNA damage links to onset of skin cancer, melanoma

by Washington State UniversityDNA damage resulting in multiple broken chromosomes. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A critical link in mapping recurrent mutations of melanoma—the most serious form o

Researchers map DNA damage links to onset of skin cancer, melanoma

by Washington State UniversityDNA damage resulting in multiple broken chromosomes. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A critical link in mapping recurrent mutations of melanoma—the most serious form o
New leukemia drug is more effective and easier to use

New leukemia drug is more effective and easier to use

by Loyola University Health SystemA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear from a patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaA landmark study

New leukemia drug is more effective and easier to use

by Loyola University Health SystemA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear from a patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaA landmark study
Cancer metastasis: Tumor plasticity counts

Cancer metastasis: Tumor plasticity counts

by Université libre de BruxellesCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancer metastasis, which is the propagation of tumor cells into distant organs, is the leading cause of cancer patient mortality. To under

Cancer metastasis: Tumor plasticity counts

by Université libre de BruxellesCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancer metastasis, which is the propagation of tumor cells into distant organs, is the leading cause of cancer patient mortality. To under