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Zometa (zoledronic acid) shown to enhance chemotherapy in reducing breast tumor size

Zometa (zoledronic acid) shown to enhance chemotherapy in reducing breast tumor size

New data released demonstrates that the addition of Zometa (zoledronic acid) injection to standard chemotherapy before breast cancer surgery reduces the size of breast tumors more effectively than che

Zometa (zoledronic acid) shown to enhance chemotherapy in reducing breast tumor size

New data released demonstrates that the addition of Zometa (zoledronic acid) injection to standard chemotherapy before breast cancer surgery reduces the size of breast tumors more effectively than che
Stem cells establish contacts with nerves in tissue regeneration and cancer progression

Stem cells establish contacts with nerves in tissue regeneration and cancer progression

Researchers at the University of Zurich show that different stem cell populations are innervated in distinct ways. Innervation may therefore be crucial for proper tissue regeneration. They also demons

Stem cells establish contacts with nerves in tissue regeneration and cancer progression

Researchers at the University of Zurich show that different stem cell populations are innervated in distinct ways. Innervation may therefore be crucial for proper tissue regeneration. They also demons
Unlocking the potential of melatonin: A promising epigenetic weapon against cancer

Unlocking the potential of melatonin: A promising epigenetic weapon against cancer

In a recent study published in the journalAntioxidants, researchers discuss the potential role of melatonin in regulating deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation.Study:Melatonin: A P

Unlocking the potential of melatonin: A promising epigenetic weapon against cancer

In a recent study published in the journalAntioxidants, researchers discuss the potential role of melatonin in regulating deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation.Study:Melatonin: A P
New fast, effective way to detect cancer stem cells

New fast, effective way to detect cancer stem cells

New fast, effective way to detect cancer stem cellsby Fram Dinshaw,McMaster UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101108McMaster

New fast, effective way to detect cancer stem cells

New fast, effective way to detect cancer stem cellsby Fram Dinshaw,McMaster UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101108McMaster
Investigational drug may improve stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma patients

Investigational drug may improve stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma patients

Investigational drug may improve stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma patientsby Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of MedicineShown are multiple myeloma cells from a

Investigational drug may improve stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma patients

Investigational drug may improve stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma patientsby Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of MedicineShown are multiple myeloma cells from a
RXR, the cell protein that keeps blood stem cells young and fit

RXR, the cell protein that keeps blood stem cells young and fit

RXR, the cell protein that keeps blood stem cells young and fitby Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Bone marrow histology in a normal mouse and in a mouse lacking

RXR, the cell protein that keeps blood stem cells young and fit

RXR, the cell protein that keeps blood stem cells young and fitby Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Bone marrow histology in a normal mouse and in a mouse lacking
Squamous cell carcinoma study: Cancer stem cells are fueled through dialogue with their

Squamous cell carcinoma study: Cancer stem cells are fueled through dialogue with their

Squamous cell carcinoma study: Cancer stem cells are fueled through dialogue with their environmentsbyRockefeller UniversityTGF beta signaling (red) is one way that the environment causes cancer

Squamous cell carcinoma study: Cancer stem cells are fueled through dialogue with their

Squamous cell carcinoma study: Cancer stem cells are fueled through dialogue with their environmentsbyRockefeller UniversityTGF beta signaling (red) is one way that the environment causes cancer
Study identifies skin microbiome as a factor in stem cell transplants

Study identifies skin microbiome as a factor in stem cell transplants

Study identifies skin microbiome as a factor in stem cell transplantsbyMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageOrgan damage occurs in up to 70% of patients in the first few months

Study identifies skin microbiome as a factor in stem cell transplants

Study identifies skin microbiome as a factor in stem cell transplantsbyMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageOrgan damage occurs in up to 70% of patients in the first few months
How intestinal cancer stem cells evade anti-angiogenic therapy

How intestinal cancer stem cells evade anti-angiogenic therapy

How intestinal cancer stem cells evade anti-angiogenic therapybyLudwig Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team led by Ludwig Lausanne's Tatiana Petrova, Jeremiah Bernier-Latmani and a

How intestinal cancer stem cells evade anti-angiogenic therapy

How intestinal cancer stem cells evade anti-angiogenic therapybyLudwig Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team led by Ludwig Lausanne's Tatiana Petrova, Jeremiah Bernier-Latmani and a
Mechanics of breast cancer metastasis discovered, offering target for treatment

Mechanics of breast cancer metastasis discovered, offering target for treatment

Mechanics of breast cancer metastasis discovered, offering target for treatmentby Adrienne Berard,Pennsylvania State UniversityA human breast cancer cell, adenocarcinoma MDA-MB-231, demonstrates

Mechanics of breast cancer metastasis discovered, offering target for treatment

Mechanics of breast cancer metastasis discovered, offering target for treatmentby Adrienne Berard,Pennsylvania State UniversityA human breast cancer cell, adenocarcinoma MDA-MB-231, demonstrates
Anti-anxiety drug may improve brain cancer survival chances

Anti-anxiety drug may improve brain cancer survival chances

Anti-anxiety drug may improve brain cancer survival chancesbyFlinders UniversityGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study shows that cerebrospinal fluid reduces c

Anti-anxiety drug may improve brain cancer survival chances

Anti-anxiety drug may improve brain cancer survival chancesbyFlinders UniversityGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study shows that cerebrospinal fluid reduces c
New antibody shows strong potential as treatment against pancreatic cancer

New antibody shows strong potential as treatment against pancreatic cancer

New antibody shows strong potential as treatment against pancreatic cancerbyTranslational Genomics Research InstituteSIWA318H treatment depletes p16INK4apositive cells and reduces αSMA exp

New antibody shows strong potential as treatment against pancreatic cancer

New antibody shows strong potential as treatment against pancreatic cancerbyTranslational Genomics Research InstituteSIWA318H treatment depletes p16INK4apositive cells and reduces αSMA exp