Natural mechanism causes 50-fold increase in T-cell activation sensitivity

byLatrobe UniversityThymic cortical T cell deletion induced by a CDR3 cysteine. TCR-retrogenic mice expressing the 6218 or 6218αC TCR were made as described in Fig.1, except that all recip

Updated on: January 22,2024

Natural mechanism causes 50-fold increase in T-cell activation sensitivity

byLatrobe UniversityThymic cortical T cell deletion induced by a CDR3 cysteine. TCR-retrogenic mice expressing the 6218 or 6218αC TCR were made as described in Fig.1, except that all recip

Updated on:January 22,2024

A rare disease inspires a new way to attack cancer

by Nathan Collins,Stanford UniversityPostdoctoral fellow Ulla Gerling-Driessen, right, and her adviser, Carolyn Bertozzi, discuss their work on the NGLY1 molecule. Credit: L.A. CiceroSome of the

Updated on: May 20,2024

A rare disease inspires a new way to attack cancer

by Nathan Collins,Stanford UniversityPostdoctoral fellow Ulla Gerling-Driessen, right, and her adviser, Carolyn Bertozzi, discuss their work on the NGLY1 molecule. Credit: L.A. CiceroSome of the

Updated on:May 20,2024

Researchers develop dual anti-tumor vaccine

by The University of Hong KongFrom the left: Dr Fengwei ZHANG, Professor Billy CHOW, Professor Kelvin YEUNG, and Professor Will Wei QIAO. Credit: The University of Hong KongA research team at the

Updated on: March 20,2024

Researchers develop dual anti-tumor vaccine

by The University of Hong KongFrom the left: Dr Fengwei ZHANG, Professor Billy CHOW, Professor Kelvin YEUNG, and Professor Will Wei QIAO. Credit: The University of Hong KongA research team at the

Updated on:March 20,2024

Expert discusses the impact and potential of cancer prevention

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyGreat progress has been made in reducing the cancer death toll through better prevention and screening, according to a new article by MIT Pro

Updated on: April 01,2024

Expert discusses the impact and potential of cancer prevention

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyGreat progress has been made in reducing the cancer death toll through better prevention and screening, according to a new article by MIT Pro

Updated on:April 01,2024

Finally, a potential new approach against KRAS-driven lung cancer

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusAlison Bauer, PhD, and colleagues identify MUC5AC as a new target in KRAS-driven lung cancer. Credit: University of Colorado Cancer CenterThe previous decade has seen

Updated on: March 21,2024

Finally, a potential new approach against KRAS-driven lung cancer

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusAlison Bauer, PhD, and colleagues identify MUC5AC as a new target in KRAS-driven lung cancer. Credit: University of Colorado Cancer CenterThe previous decade has seen

Updated on:March 21,2024

Exercise can increase the number of immune cells in the bloodstream of cancer patients

by University of TurkuCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExercise decreases the risk of cancer and reduces side effects of cancer treatments. In addition, it improves patients' quality of life

Updated on: February 23,2024

Exercise can increase the number of immune cells in the bloodstream of cancer patients

by University of TurkuCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExercise decreases the risk of cancer and reduces side effects of cancer treatments. In addition, it improves patients' quality of life

Updated on:February 23,2024

Researchers identify mechanism involved in development and intensification of cancer treatment-related pain

by Luciana Constantino,FAPESPCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA combination of chemotherapy and drugs that stimulate the immune system to combat cancer is increasingly used to control progressio

Updated on: February 18,2024

Researchers identify mechanism involved in development and intensification of cancer treatment-related pain

by Luciana Constantino,FAPESPCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA combination of chemotherapy and drugs that stimulate the immune system to combat cancer is increasingly used to control progressio

Updated on:February 18,2024

US regulators approve 2nd gene therapy for blood cancer

by Linda A. JohnsonIn this May 2016 file photo provided by Kite Pharma, cell therapy specialists at the company's manufacturing facility in El Segundo, Calif., prepare blood cells from a patient t

Updated on: March 12,2024

US regulators approve 2nd gene therapy for blood cancer

by Linda A. JohnsonIn this May 2016 file photo provided by Kite Pharma, cell therapy specialists at the company's manufacturing facility in El Segundo, Calif., prepare blood cells from a patient t

Updated on:March 12,2024

Study brings insight to kidney cancer with gene mutation

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from clinicians and researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, U-M Department of Pathology

Updated on: January 30,2024

Study brings insight to kidney cancer with gene mutation

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from clinicians and researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, U-M Department of Pathology

Updated on:January 30,2024

A combined PET-MRI scan could improve treatment for patients with early breast cancer

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerPhoto of researchers Dr. Rosa Di Micco & Professor Oreste Gentilini. Credit: EORTC / Rosa Di MiccoUsing a combined scanning technique o

Updated on: March 30,2024

A combined PET-MRI scan could improve treatment for patients with early breast cancer

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerPhoto of researchers Dr. Rosa Di Micco & Professor Oreste Gentilini. Credit: EORTC / Rosa Di MiccoUsing a combined scanning technique o

Updated on:March 30,2024

Cherenkov color imaging shows promise in enhancing radiation therapy effectiveness

bySPIEA three-channel camera separates Cherenkov emissions into red, green, and blue channels, allowing the investigation of the impact of variations in melanin and blood levels on the signal. T

Updated on: January 02,2024

Cherenkov color imaging shows promise in enhancing radiation therapy effectiveness

bySPIEA three-channel camera separates Cherenkov emissions into red, green, and blue channels, allowing the investigation of the impact of variations in melanin and blood levels on the signal. T

Updated on:January 02,2024

Researchers identify a better biomarker for an aggressive and fatal liver cancer

by Ryn Thorn,Medical University of South CarolinaDr. Anand Mehta (left) and Dr. Shaaron Ochoa-Rios (right) in the Mehta laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina. Credit: Medical Un

Updated on: February 18,2024

Researchers identify a better biomarker for an aggressive and fatal liver cancer

by Ryn Thorn,Medical University of South CarolinaDr. Anand Mehta (left) and Dr. Shaaron Ochoa-Rios (right) in the Mehta laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina. Credit: Medical Un

Updated on:February 18,2024