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Branched-chain amino acids regulate the development and progression of cancer

Branched-chain amino acids regulate the development and progression of cancer

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeFigure 1. Credit: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeResearchers at A*STAR's Singapore Bioimaging

Branched-chain amino acids regulate the development and progression of cancer

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeFigure 1. Credit: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeResearchers at A*STAR's Singapore Bioimaging
Mathematical methods for diagnosing breast cancer

Mathematical methods for diagnosing breast cancer

by Kaunas University of Technology100 microscope images of breast tissue were analyzed in order to teach computer to recognize malignancy; 85 percent accuracy rate was achieved. Credit: KTUA team

Mathematical methods for diagnosing breast cancer

by Kaunas University of Technology100 microscope images of breast tissue were analyzed in order to teach computer to recognize malignancy; 85 percent accuracy rate was achieved. Credit: KTUA team
Bolstering fat cells offers potential new leukemia treatment

Bolstering fat cells offers potential new leukemia treatment

by McMaster UniversityFat cells (white circles) in healthy human bone marrow, left, compared to bone marrow in a patient with leukemia, right. Credit: McMaster UniversityKilling cancer cells indi

Bolstering fat cells offers potential new leukemia treatment

by McMaster UniversityFat cells (white circles) in healthy human bone marrow, left, compared to bone marrow in a patient with leukemia, right. Credit: McMaster UniversityKilling cancer cells indi
Trials supporting FDA approval of breakthrough drugs examined

Trials supporting FDA approval of breakthrough drugs examined

(HealthDay)—Pivotal trials supporting U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals granted Breakthrough Therapy designation often lack randomization, double-blinding, and control groups, according to a

Trials supporting FDA approval of breakthrough drugs examined

(HealthDay)—Pivotal trials supporting U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals granted Breakthrough Therapy designation often lack randomization, double-blinding, and control groups, according to a
New international exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

New international exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

by Kerry Blackadar,University of British ColumbiaDr. Kristin Campbell (left), associate professor at UBC's department of physical therapy, with former BC Cancer patient Scenery Slater. Credi

New international exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

by Kerry Blackadar,University of British ColumbiaDr. Kristin Campbell (left), associate professor at UBC's department of physical therapy, with former BC Cancer patient Scenery Slater. Credi
Aromatherapy and reflexology ease side effects for cancer patients

Aromatherapy and reflexology ease side effects for cancer patients

by Amanda Harper,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA noninvasive approach using aromatherapy and reflexology can dramatically reduce pain and anxiety for women undergoing cervica

Aromatherapy and reflexology ease side effects for cancer patients

by Amanda Harper,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA noninvasive approach using aromatherapy and reflexology can dramatically reduce pain and anxiety for women undergoing cervica
Mutation-specific peptide vaccine against midline gliomas used in patients for the first time

Mutation-specific peptide vaccine against midline gliomas used in patients for the first time

by German Cancer Research CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTumor vaccines can help the body fight cancer. These vaccines alert the patient's immune system to proteins that are carrying

Mutation-specific peptide vaccine against midline gliomas used in patients for the first time

by German Cancer Research CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTumor vaccines can help the body fight cancer. These vaccines alert the patient's immune system to proteins that are carrying
Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the remarkable success of molecular targeted therapy in recent years, the rapid increase of drug resistance is a major obstacle to e

Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the remarkable success of molecular targeted therapy in recent years, the rapid increase of drug resistance is a major obstacle to e
Device might detect breast cancer-linked swelling sooner

Device might detect breast cancer-linked swelling sooner

by Maureen Salamon, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Testing for small changes in the flow of lymph fluids after breast cancer surgery can spot the start of a painful swelling known as lymphedema before

Device might detect breast cancer-linked swelling sooner

by Maureen Salamon, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Testing for small changes in the flow of lymph fluids after breast cancer surgery can spot the start of a painful swelling known as lymphedema before
Proving the efficacy of local treatment in liver cancer oligometastases

Proving the efficacy of local treatment in liver cancer oligometastases

by Korea University College of MedicineThe inclusion process. Credit:Cancers(2023). DOI: 10.3390/cancers15133467Professor Chai Hong Rim of the Department of Radiation Oncology, Korea Unive

Proving the efficacy of local treatment in liver cancer oligometastases

by Korea University College of MedicineThe inclusion process. Credit:Cancers(2023). DOI: 10.3390/cancers15133467Professor Chai Hong Rim of the Department of Radiation Oncology, Korea Unive
Discovery could improve MDS cancer treatment

Discovery could improve MDS cancer treatment

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryImmature blood cells (stained purple) do not divide into enough functioning red blood cells when defective. Researchers have discovered how to stop the protein sig

Discovery could improve MDS cancer treatment

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryImmature blood cells (stained purple) do not divide into enough functioning red blood cells when defective. Researchers have discovered how to stop the protein sig
New way to target advanced breast cancers

New way to target advanced breast cancers

by Jackson LaboratoryHuman breast cancer tissue stained by immunofluorescence illustrates the interplay between secreted and surface-bound TGFβ (red) expressed by cancer cells (blue), which prime

New way to target advanced breast cancers

by Jackson LaboratoryHuman breast cancer tissue stained by immunofluorescence illustrates the interplay between secreted and surface-bound TGFβ (red) expressed by cancer cells (blue), which prime