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Novel classification can lead to new ways to diagnose and treat cancer

Novel classification can lead to new ways to diagnose and treat cancer

by Baylor College of MedicineDr. Chad Creighton is the first author of this work. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineA novel approach to studying cancer has enabled researchers to group about 10,0

Novel classification can lead to new ways to diagnose and treat cancer

by Baylor College of MedicineDr. Chad Creighton is the first author of this work. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineA novel approach to studying cancer has enabled researchers to group about 10,0
Researchers search for solutions to 'invisible threat' that affects cancer care workers

Researchers search for solutions to 'invisible threat' that affects cancer care workers

by University of MichiganVisual abstracts describes the study's findings. Credit: University of Michigan School of NursingChemotherapy drugs are lifesaving to cancer patients, but these toxic

Researchers search for solutions to 'invisible threat' that affects cancer care workers

by University of MichiganVisual abstracts describes the study's findings. Credit: University of Michigan School of NursingChemotherapy drugs are lifesaving to cancer patients, but these toxic
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
Researchers show how a tumor cell's location and environment affect its identity

Researchers show how a tumor cell's location and environment affect its identity

by National Institutes of HealthDifferences in cell layers' fluorescent-dye uptake in a model of high-grade serous ovarian cancer. Credit: David B. Morse.Using 3D models of ovarian cancer tum

Researchers show how a tumor cell's location and environment affect its identity

by National Institutes of HealthDifferences in cell layers' fluorescent-dye uptake in a model of high-grade serous ovarian cancer. Credit: David B. Morse.Using 3D models of ovarian cancer tum
Stem cell reserves found in the stomach have implications for the genesis of gastric cancer

Stem cell reserves found in the stomach have implications for the genesis of gastric cancer

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeThe study revealed that Lgr5-expressing chief cells in the corpus glands can become gastric cancer precursors. Credit: Springer N

Stem cell reserves found in the stomach have implications for the genesis of gastric cancer

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeThe study revealed that Lgr5-expressing chief cells in the corpus glands can become gastric cancer precursors. Credit: Springer N
New method to determine before surgery which prostate tumors pose a lethal threat

New method to determine before surgery which prostate tumors pose a lethal threat

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryScreen shot from a new genome-viewing program (single cell genomic viewer, or SCGV) that displays results of CSHL's innovative method for analyzing diagnostic

New method to determine before surgery which prostate tumors pose a lethal threat

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryScreen shot from a new genome-viewing program (single cell genomic viewer, or SCGV) that displays results of CSHL's innovative method for analyzing diagnostic
UK urine test that can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer starts clinical study

UK urine test that can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer starts clinical study

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA urine test that can detect early stage pancreatic cancer has reached the final stage of

UK urine test that can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer starts clinical study

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA urine test that can detect early stage pancreatic cancer has reached the final stage of
Immune checkpoint blockade prior to surgery promising in multiple cancer types, finds study

Immune checkpoint blockade prior to surgery promising in multiple cancer types, finds study

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineThis graphic highlights the vast scientific research opportunities associated with neoadjuvant immune checkpoint blockade. Credit:Cancer CellTr

Immune checkpoint blockade prior to surgery promising in multiple cancer types, finds study

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineThis graphic highlights the vast scientific research opportunities associated with neoadjuvant immune checkpoint blockade. Credit:Cancer CellTr
A CAR T cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer developed

A CAR T cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer developed

by City of Hope National Medical CenterMembrane-bound IL-12 engineered TAG72-CAR T cells induce higher IFNγ, T-cell expansion, and anti-tumor activity in vitro.a–cTumor cell killing o

A CAR T cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer developed

by City of Hope National Medical CenterMembrane-bound IL-12 engineered TAG72-CAR T cells induce higher IFNγ, T-cell expansion, and anti-tumor activity in vitro.a–cTumor cell killing o
Report explores the role alcohol plays in new cancer cases

Report explores the role alcohol plays in new cancer cases

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA little bit of alcohol was once thought to be good for you. However, as scientific research advances, we're gaining a cl

Report explores the role alcohol plays in new cancer cases

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA little bit of alcohol was once thought to be good for you. However, as scientific research advances, we're gaining a cl
Family of DNA damage–inducing microbial metabolites found in guts of people with IBD

Family of DNA damage–inducing microbial metabolites found in guts of people with IBD

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHuman gut microbes isolated from IBD patients produce small-molecule genotoxins. Diverse gut microbes isolated from patients with IBD exhibit direct genotoxicity. M. morga

Family of DNA damage–inducing microbial metabolites found in guts of people with IBD

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHuman gut microbes isolated from IBD patients produce small-molecule genotoxins. Diverse gut microbes isolated from patients with IBD exhibit direct genotoxicity. M. morga
Chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cells protect their neighbors, shows study

Chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cells protect their neighbors, shows study

by University of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCertain chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cells protect neighboring cancer cells by sending signals that induce resistance, accord

Chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cells protect their neighbors, shows study

by University of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCertain chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cells protect neighboring cancer cells by sending signals that induce resistance, accord