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Researchers report on intrathoracic synovial sarcoma with BRAF V600E mutation

Researchers report on intrathoracic synovial sarcoma with BRAF V600E mutation

by Impact Journals LLC(A) Axial T2 MR shows a heterogeneous mass in the cardiophrenic space with evidence of anterior chest wall invasion and intercostal invasion. (B) Axial T2 MR shows 35 % of reduct

Researchers report on intrathoracic synovial sarcoma with BRAF V600E mutation

by Impact Journals LLC(A) Axial T2 MR shows a heterogeneous mass in the cardiophrenic space with evidence of anterior chest wall invasion and intercostal invasion. (B) Axial T2 MR shows 35 % of reduct
Artificial DNA kills cancer: Hairpin-shaped DNA binds with microRNA in cancer cells to trigger an immune response

Artificial DNA kills cancer: Hairpin-shaped DNA binds with microRNA in cancer cells to trigger an immune response

byUniversity of TokyoOncolytic DNA hairpin pairs (oHPs) are introduced to the cancer cell. When the oHPs encounter the tumor-causing overexpressed microRNA (miRNA), they unravel to connect with

Artificial DNA kills cancer: Hairpin-shaped DNA binds with microRNA in cancer cells to trigger an immune response

byUniversity of TokyoOncolytic DNA hairpin pairs (oHPs) are introduced to the cancer cell. When the oHPs encounter the tumor-causing overexpressed microRNA (miRNA), they unravel to connect with
Unlocking the mystery of preexisting drug resistance: Study sheds light on cancer evolution

Unlocking the mystery of preexisting drug resistance: Study sheds light on cancer evolution

byCase Western Reserve UniversityIllustrated abstraction demonstrating how frequency-dependent ecological interactions might increase the likelihood of preexisting resistance. Credit:PRX L

Unlocking the mystery of preexisting drug resistance: Study sheds light on cancer evolution

byCase Western Reserve UniversityIllustrated abstraction demonstrating how frequency-dependent ecological interactions might increase the likelihood of preexisting resistance. Credit:PRX L
Study suggests lymphoma patients with depression or anxiety experience shorter survival times

Study suggests lymphoma patients with depression or anxiety experience shorter survival times

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with depression and/or anxiety prior to a diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) had shorter survival times t

Study suggests lymphoma patients with depression or anxiety experience shorter survival times

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with depression and/or anxiety prior to a diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) had shorter survival times t
Some young cancer survivors face higher risk of premature heart failure

Some young cancer survivors face higher risk of premature heart failure

by Northwestern UniversityIncident Heart Failure Among YA Cancer Survivors (A) Comparison of history of anthracycline treatment vs none. (B) Stratified by young adult (YA) cancers commonly treate

Some young cancer survivors face higher risk of premature heart failure

by Northwestern UniversityIncident Heart Failure Among YA Cancer Survivors (A) Comparison of history of anthracycline treatment vs none. (B) Stratified by young adult (YA) cancers commonly treate
2023 cisplatin shortage tied to use of alternatives for head, neck cancer

2023 cisplatin shortage tied to use of alternatives for head, neck cancer

by Lori SolomonThe 2023 cisplatin shortage led to a shift in utilization to alternative therapies for head and neck cancer (HNC), resulting in significant cost increases, according to a study presente

2023 cisplatin shortage tied to use of alternatives for head, neck cancer

by Lori SolomonThe 2023 cisplatin shortage led to a shift in utilization to alternative therapies for head and neck cancer (HNC), resulting in significant cost increases, according to a study presente
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
A new approach to targeting cancer cells

A new approach to targeting cancer cells

by University of California - RiversideThe Pellecchia lab at UC Riverside is working on an approach in which effective drugs can be obtained by appropriately designing molecules to contain an ary

A new approach to targeting cancer cells

by University of California - RiversideThe Pellecchia lab at UC Riverside is working on an approach in which effective drugs can be obtained by appropriately designing molecules to contain an ary
Primary pancreatic organoid tumor models for high-throughput phenotypic drug screening

Primary pancreatic organoid tumor models for high-throughput phenotypic drug screening

by SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening)A Z-stack image was obtained after staining nuclei with Hoechst using confocal microscopy at 5 micron intervals and then assembled using ImageJ

Primary pancreatic organoid tumor models for high-throughput phenotypic drug screening

by SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening)A Z-stack image was obtained after staining nuclei with Hoechst using confocal microscopy at 5 micron intervals and then assembled using ImageJ
Researchers identify protein that contributes to racial disparities in prostate cancer

Researchers identify protein that contributes to racial disparities in prostate cancer

by Roswell Park Cancer InstituteDrs. Dhyan Chandra, left, and Rahul Kumar led the Roswell Park research team that has proposed a new strategy for treating prostate cancer in some men. Credit: Ros

Researchers identify protein that contributes to racial disparities in prostate cancer

by Roswell Park Cancer InstituteDrs. Dhyan Chandra, left, and Rahul Kumar led the Roswell Park research team that has proposed a new strategy for treating prostate cancer in some men. Credit: Ros
Researchers develop AI platform to rapidly identify optimal personalised drug combinations for myeloma patients

Researchers develop AI platform to rapidly identify optimal personalised drug combinations for myeloma patients

by National University of SingaporeA multidisciplinary team of researchers from NUShas developed an AI technology platform that could enable doctors to prescribe personalised treatments for

Researchers develop AI platform to rapidly identify optimal personalised drug combinations for myeloma patients

by National University of SingaporeA multidisciplinary team of researchers from NUShas developed an AI technology platform that could enable doctors to prescribe personalised treatments for
Study reveals insights into DDX41 protein's role in blood cancer pathogenesis

Study reveals insights into DDX41 protein's role in blood cancer pathogenesis

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyA schematic image showing the impact of DDX41 mutations on MDS patients. Credit: Won Chan Hwang et al/Ulsan National Institute o

Study reveals insights into DDX41 protein's role in blood cancer pathogenesis

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyA schematic image showing the impact of DDX41 mutations on MDS patients. Credit: Won Chan Hwang et al/Ulsan National Institute o