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Study explains how 'zombie' cancer cells revive themselves

Study explains how 'zombie' cancer cells revive themselves

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Genomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2023.100293Mutating cells can prevent the spread of cancer by flipping themselve

Study explains how 'zombie' cancer cells revive themselves

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Genomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2023.100293Mutating cells can prevent the spread of cancer by flipping themselve
A potentially novel approach to improving the efficacy of natural killer cell therapies

A potentially novel approach to improving the efficacy of natural killer cell therapies

by Ludwig Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.03.030Natural killer (NK) cells have lately become a hot focus of efforts to develop new immun

A potentially novel approach to improving the efficacy of natural killer cell therapies

by Ludwig Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.03.030Natural killer (NK) cells have lately become a hot focus of efforts to develop new immun
Climbing a new path allows chemists to ascend cancer's steepest research challenge, a gene called MYC

Climbing a new path allows chemists to ascend cancer's steepest research challenge, a gene called MYC

byUniversity of FloridaA "fishing hook" molecule in red is added to a drug-like compound to catch enzymes that chop up RNA, yellow, for recycling by cells. The strategy has been used t

Climbing a new path allows chemists to ascend cancer's steepest research challenge, a gene called MYC

byUniversity of FloridaA "fishing hook" molecule in red is added to a drug-like compound to catch enzymes that chop up RNA, yellow, for recycling by cells. The strategy has been used t
The importance of nutrition and physical activity for cancer patients and their caregivers

The importance of nutrition and physical activity for cancer patients and their caregivers

by Drexel UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt is well known that a healthy diet and physical activity are beneficial to cancer survivorship. But support for the physical and dietary he

The importance of nutrition and physical activity for cancer patients and their caregivers

by Drexel UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt is well known that a healthy diet and physical activity are beneficial to cancer survivorship. But support for the physical and dietary he
Research reveals cancer-killing benefits of popular obesity treatment

Research reveals cancer-killing benefits of popular obesity treatment

by Maynooth UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMaynooth University's Kathleen Londsdale Institute for Human Health Research has just published research into the benefits of the popular obesity tre

Research reveals cancer-killing benefits of popular obesity treatment

by Maynooth UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMaynooth University's Kathleen Londsdale Institute for Human Health Research has just published research into the benefits of the popular obesity tre
Researchers show how AI can be used to more quickly and accurately diagnose breast cancer

Researchers show how AI can be used to more quickly and accurately diagnose breast cancer

by University of Southern CaliforniaThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 b

Researchers show how AI can be used to more quickly and accurately diagnose breast cancer

by University of Southern CaliforniaThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 b
Novel immunotherapy agent safe, shows promise against high-risk prostate cancers

Novel immunotherapy agent safe, shows promise against high-risk prostate cancers

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicinePatient consort diagram and efficacy outcomes in the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with PCa using enoblituzumab. Credit:Nature Medicine&nbs

Novel immunotherapy agent safe, shows promise against high-risk prostate cancers

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicinePatient consort diagram and efficacy outcomes in the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with PCa using enoblituzumab. Credit:Nature Medicine&nbs
Breast cancer diagnoses plummeted during first year of pandemic, finds study

Breast cancer diagnoses plummeted during first year of pandemic, finds study

by American College of SurgeonsBreast cancer cases in females and males in the U.S. from 2015 to 2020. (A) Breast cancer cases in U.S. females from 2015 to 2020. Cases dropped dramatically from 2

Breast cancer diagnoses plummeted during first year of pandemic, finds study

by American College of SurgeonsBreast cancer cases in females and males in the U.S. from 2015 to 2020. (A) Breast cancer cases in U.S. females from 2015 to 2020. Cases dropped dramatically from 2
Study uncovers unknown interaction between leukemic cells and immune cells

Study uncovers unknown interaction between leukemic cells and immune cells

by Karl Landsteiner University of Health SciencesAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe protein STAT3 helps the immune system to recognize leukemic cells. This interact

Study uncovers unknown interaction between leukemic cells and immune cells

by Karl Landsteiner University of Health SciencesAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe protein STAT3 helps the immune system to recognize leukemic cells. This interact
A curiosity-driven genetic discovery that should impact cancer treatments

A curiosity-driven genetic discovery that should impact cancer treatments

by Trinity College DublinKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA team of geneticists with a desire to understand the inner workings of genes implicated in cellular identity has discov

A curiosity-driven genetic discovery that should impact cancer treatments

by Trinity College DublinKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA team of geneticists with a desire to understand the inner workings of genes implicated in cellular identity has discov
Team explores anti-breast cancer properties of soy

Team explores anti-breast cancer properties of soy

by University of ArizonaOrnella I. Selmin, PhD (left), and Donato F. Romagnolo, PhD (right). Credit: University of Arizona Cancer CenterA University of Arizona Cancer Center research team is enga

Team explores anti-breast cancer properties of soy

by University of ArizonaOrnella I. Selmin, PhD (left), and Donato F. Romagnolo, PhD (right). Credit: University of Arizona Cancer CenterA University of Arizona Cancer Center research team is enga
Researchers develop liquid biopsy test for pediatric solid tumors

Researchers develop liquid biopsy test for pediatric solid tumors

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCopy number alteration detection in liquid biopsies of pediatric solid tumor patients. Summary of copy number alteration (CNA) detection and disease status a

Researchers develop liquid biopsy test for pediatric solid tumors

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCopy number alteration detection in liquid biopsies of pediatric solid tumor patients. Summary of copy number alteration (CNA) detection and disease status a