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New drug combination shows promise for small cell lung cancer

New drug combination shows promise for small cell lung cancer

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalATR expression and the antitumor effect of ATRi in SCLC. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado4618Researchers at the Icahn School of Medici

New drug combination shows promise for small cell lung cancer

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalATR expression and the antitumor effect of ATRi in SCLC. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado4618Researchers at the Icahn School of Medici
'Cancer-blocking' protein offers potential to transform cells from destructive to constructive

'Cancer-blocking' protein offers potential to transform cells from destructive to constructive

byAustralian National UniversityNLRC4 attenuates tumor development inApcmin/+mice. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01988-6An immune protein could

'Cancer-blocking' protein offers potential to transform cells from destructive to constructive

byAustralian National UniversityNLRC4 attenuates tumor development inApcmin/+mice. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01988-6An immune protein could
Genetic discovery paves the way for advanced pancreatic and colorectal cancer treatments

Genetic discovery paves the way for advanced pancreatic and colorectal cancer treatments

byUniversity of HelsinkiWild-type Kras deficient KPN cells show reduced metastatic capacity and increased immune infiltration. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467

Genetic discovery paves the way for advanced pancreatic and colorectal cancer treatments

byUniversity of HelsinkiWild-type Kras deficient KPN cells show reduced metastatic capacity and increased immune infiltration. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467
Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

byOxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new paper in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that patients may benefit if doctors stop calling certain early-

Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

byOxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new paper in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that patients may benefit if doctors stop calling certain early-
Scientists decode key mutation in many cancers, pointing to expanded role of RNA in human gene expression

Scientists decode key mutation in many cancers, pointing to expanded role of RNA in human gene expression

byUniversity of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInside every cell, inside every nucleus, your continued existence depends on an incredibly complicated dance. Proteins are constantly wra

Scientists decode key mutation in many cancers, pointing to expanded role of RNA in human gene expression

byUniversity of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInside every cell, inside every nucleus, your continued existence depends on an incredibly complicated dance. Proteins are constantly wra
Bioengineered antibodies target mutant HER2 proteins

Bioengineered antibodies target mutant HER2 proteins

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor some proteins, a single mutation, or change in its DNA instructions, is all it takes to tip the balance between functioning normally and

Bioengineered antibodies target mutant HER2 proteins

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor some proteins, a single mutation, or change in its DNA instructions, is all it takes to tip the balance between functioning normally and
Understanding the maturation of white blood cells to find new therapies against lymphoblastic leukemia

Understanding the maturation of white blood cells to find new therapies against lymphoblastic leukemia

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstitutePax5 K198 acetylation regulates gene expression. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01995-7More than 400 people, 80%

Understanding the maturation of white blood cells to find new therapies against lymphoblastic leukemia

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstitutePax5 K198 acetylation regulates gene expression. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01995-7More than 400 people, 80%
Re-engineered, blue light-activated immune cells penetrate and kill solid tumors

Re-engineered, blue light-activated immune cells penetrate and kill solid tumors

byPennsylvania State UniversityMyeloid immune cells alongsidered blood cells in an electron micrograph of human blood. Credit: National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapies that mobilize a pati

Re-engineered, blue light-activated immune cells penetrate and kill solid tumors

byPennsylvania State UniversityMyeloid immune cells alongsidered blood cells in an electron micrograph of human blood. Credit: National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapies that mobilize a pati
Radon, even at levels below EPA guideline for mitigation, is linked to childhood leukemia

Radon, even at levels below EPA guideline for mitigation, is linked to childhood leukemia

byOregon State UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176288A study of more than 700 counties across multiple U.S.

Radon, even at levels below EPA guideline for mitigation, is linked to childhood leukemia

byOregon State UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176288A study of more than 700 counties across multiple U.S.
Fear of cancer recurrence common decades after surviving childhood cancer

Fear of cancer recurrence common decades after surviving childhood cancer

by Lori SolomonA third of childhood cancer survivors experience fear of recurrence even decades later, according to a study published online Oct. 3 inJAMA Network Open.Alex Pizzo, from Concordia

Fear of cancer recurrence common decades after surviving childhood cancer

by Lori SolomonA third of childhood cancer survivors experience fear of recurrence even decades later, according to a study published online Oct. 3 inJAMA Network Open.Alex Pizzo, from Concordia
Scientists discover how excessive red meat consumption increases colorectal cancer risk

Scientists discover how excessive red meat consumption increases colorectal cancer risk

byAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeIdentification of SP2509 and its target Pirin as a regulator of hTERT in colorectal cancer. Credit:Cancer Discovery(2

Scientists discover how excessive red meat consumption increases colorectal cancer risk

byAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeIdentification of SP2509 and its target Pirin as a regulator of hTERT in colorectal cancer. Credit:Cancer Discovery(2
Chemotherapy can be a challenging treatment—here's how to deal with some of the side-effects

Chemotherapy can be a challenging treatment—here's how to deal with some of the side-effects

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: Ivan Samkov from PexelsChemotherapy is a powerful cancer medication—but it can also be a very challenging treatment. It works by killing fast-growing c

Chemotherapy can be a challenging treatment—here's how to deal with some of the side-effects

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: Ivan Samkov from PexelsChemotherapy is a powerful cancer medication—but it can also be a very challenging treatment. It works by killing fast-growing c