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

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

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

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

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
Electrical detection of RNA cancer biomarkers at the single-molecule level

Electrical detection of RNA cancer biomarkers at the single-molecule level

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressDetection of cancer biomarkers using the STMBJ single-molecule conductance approach. (a) Liquid biopsy samples contain circulating nucleic acids that can be de

Electrical detection of RNA cancer biomarkers at the single-molecule level

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressDetection of cancer biomarkers using the STMBJ single-molecule conductance approach. (a) Liquid biopsy samples contain circulating nucleic acids that can be de
The X chromosome is silenced in some male cancers

The X chromosome is silenced in some male cancers

by Cell PressGraphical abstract depicting the study’s workflow. Credit:Cell Systems/Sadagopan et al.Cancer cells acquire genetic anomalies that allow them to grow and proliferate unchecked.

The X chromosome is silenced in some male cancers

by Cell PressGraphical abstract depicting the study’s workflow. Credit:Cell Systems/Sadagopan et al.Cancer cells acquire genetic anomalies that allow them to grow and proliferate unchecked.
Blood test for brain cancer may be on horizon, research finds

Blood test for brain cancer may be on horizon, research finds

byPennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and deadliest type of brain cancer with a five-year survival rate of only 5%. Researchers at

Blood test for brain cancer may be on horizon, research finds

byPennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and deadliest type of brain cancer with a five-year survival rate of only 5%. Researchers at
Serendipity reveals new method to fight cancer with T cells

Serendipity reveals new method to fight cancer with T cells

by Laura Red Eagle,University of Wisconsin-MadisonGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy - Methods & Clinical Development(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.omtm.2024.101249A promising

Serendipity reveals new method to fight cancer with T cells

by Laura Red Eagle,University of Wisconsin-MadisonGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy - Methods & Clinical Development(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.omtm.2024.101249A promising
Scientists glue two proteins together, driving cancer cells to self-destruct

Scientists glue two proteins together, driving cancer cells to self-destruct

by Rachel Tompa,Stanford University Medical CenterTurning kinase inhibitors into activators of therapeutic genes. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.adl5361Our bodies divest

Scientists glue two proteins together, driving cancer cells to self-destruct

by Rachel Tompa,Stanford University Medical CenterTurning kinase inhibitors into activators of therapeutic genes. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.adl5361Our bodies divest
Study finds Medicare advantage may put complex cancer surgery patients at a disadvantage

Study finds Medicare advantage may put complex cancer surgery patients at a disadvantage

by Zen Logsdon,City of Hope National Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis by researchers at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in

Study finds Medicare advantage may put complex cancer surgery patients at a disadvantage

by Zen Logsdon,City of Hope National Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis by researchers at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in
Designing an emergency stop switch for immunotherapies

Designing an emergency stop switch for immunotherapies

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneA mollecule allows for 'switching off' the therapy when a cancer patient's life is in danger. Credit: EPFLImmunotherapy, unlike chemotherapy

Designing an emergency stop switch for immunotherapies

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneA mollecule allows for 'switching off' the therapy when a cancer patient's life is in danger. Credit: EPFLImmunotherapy, unlike chemotherapy
Breast cancer: Five tips from an expert on catching it early and keeping safe

Breast cancer: Five tips from an expert on catching it early and keeping safe

by Olalekan Olasehinde,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageBreast cancer is themost commoncancer in the world. Every year it claims more than650,000lives.Breast can

Breast cancer: Five tips from an expert on catching it early and keeping safe

by Olalekan Olasehinde,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageBreast cancer is themost commoncancer in the world. Every year it claims more than650,000lives.Breast can
3-D-printed tumor model shows interaction with immune cells

3-D-printed tumor model shows interaction with immune cells

by Wiebe Van Der Veen,University of TwenteThe size of the model, the red part is thetumor. Credit: University of TwenteAround a glioblastoma, a very aggressive brain tumor, cells of the hu

3-D-printed tumor model shows interaction with immune cells

by Wiebe Van Der Veen,University of TwenteThe size of the model, the red part is thetumor. Credit: University of TwenteAround a glioblastoma, a very aggressive brain tumor, cells of the hu
Strong family history of prostate cancer linked to better survival

Strong family history of prostate cancer linked to better survival

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAll-cause mortality among PrCa patients, by (A) the number of affected relatives and (B) degree of FH of the affected relatives. Deg.=degree; FH=&

Strong family history of prostate cancer linked to better survival

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAll-cause mortality among PrCa patients, by (A) the number of affected relatives and (B) degree of FH of the affected relatives. Deg.=degree; FH=&