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New computational tool identifies novel targets for cancer immunotherapy

New computational tool identifies novel targets for cancer immunotherapy

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaIRIS: A big-data informed computational platform for discovering AS-derived cancer immunotherapy targets. Overall workflow of IRIS, computational modules

New computational tool identifies novel targets for cancer immunotherapy

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaIRIS: A big-data informed computational platform for discovering AS-derived cancer immunotherapy targets. Overall workflow of IRIS, computational modules
Researchers develop a new cancer testing method that makes regular monitoring affordable

Researchers develop a new cancer testing method that makes regular monitoring affordable

by National University of SingaporeCpG-rich DMRs are highly enriched in regions with high GC content. (A) Percentage of DMRs between CRC tissue and healthy plasma in different genomic regions. Mo

Researchers develop a new cancer testing method that makes regular monitoring affordable

by National University of SingaporeCpG-rich DMRs are highly enriched in regions with high GC content. (A) Percentage of DMRs between CRC tissue and healthy plasma in different genomic regions. Mo
New combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier

New combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier

by Van Andel Research InstituteDr. Brian Haab. Credit: Van Andel Research InstituteA new approach to pancreatic cancer screening may help doctors detect the disease in people at high risk before

New combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier

by Van Andel Research InstituteDr. Brian Haab. Credit: Van Andel Research InstituteA new approach to pancreatic cancer screening may help doctors detect the disease in people at high risk before
Made to measure sugar-like molecule could improve cancer-fighting antibodies

Made to measure sugar-like molecule could improve cancer-fighting antibodies

by Canadian Glycomics NetworkDr. Robert Britton in his Simon Fraser University lab in Burnaby, BC. Credit: B. Poitras, GlycoNetDr. Robert Britton firmly believes every molecule is important. This chem

Made to measure sugar-like molecule could improve cancer-fighting antibodies

by Canadian Glycomics NetworkDr. Robert Britton in his Simon Fraser University lab in Burnaby, BC. Credit: B. Poitras, GlycoNetDr. Robert Britton firmly believes every molecule is important. This chem
A new route to blocking children's bone cancer

A new route to blocking children's bone cancer

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceThe lungs of an untreated mouse with Ewing sarcoma (left) contain numerous tumor cells (shown by luminescent colors) that have spread from the bone; the lungs of a

A new route to blocking children's bone cancer

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceThe lungs of an untreated mouse with Ewing sarcoma (left) contain numerous tumor cells (shown by luminescent colors) that have spread from the bone; the lungs of a
Novel theranostic approach for treating pancreatic cancer patients shows promise

Novel theranostic approach for treating pancreatic cancer patients shows promise

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging(A)18FDG PET before177Lu-3BP-227 therapy. Red oval: primary tumor; arrows: liver metastases. (B, upper panel) Axial CT section; primary

Novel theranostic approach for treating pancreatic cancer patients shows promise

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging(A)18FDG PET before177Lu-3BP-227 therapy. Red oval: primary tumor; arrows: liver metastases. (B, upper panel) Axial CT section; primary
Study identifies new test to accurately predict end of life for lung cancer patients

Study identifies new test to accurately predict end of life for lung cancer patients

by University of LiverpoolVOCs that increase towards death in the acid dataset. Jitter box plot graph for each metabolite identified as significant from univariate and linear regression analysis.

Study identifies new test to accurately predict end of life for lung cancer patients

by University of LiverpoolVOCs that increase towards death in the acid dataset. Jitter box plot graph for each metabolite identified as significant from univariate and linear regression analysis.
Cancers in adults under 50 are on the rise globally

Cancers in adults under 50 are on the rise globally

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver recent decades, more and more adults under the age of 50 are developing cancer. A study conducted by researchers from Bri

Cancers in adults under 50 are on the rise globally

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver recent decades, more and more adults under the age of 50 are developing cancer. A study conducted by researchers from Bri
Neuroblastoma study identifies new subgroups with distinct prognoses and potential vulnerabilities to therapies

Neuroblastoma study identifies new subgroups with distinct prognoses and potential vulnerabilities to therapies

byUniversity of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified new variations in neuroblastoma that could lead to a more accurate prognosis and better-targeted treatmen

Neuroblastoma study identifies new subgroups with distinct prognoses and potential vulnerabilities to therapies

byUniversity of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified new variations in neuroblastoma that could lead to a more accurate prognosis and better-targeted treatmen
New international exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

New international exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

by Kerry Blackadar,University of British ColumbiaDr. Kristin Campbell (left), associate professor at UBC's department of physical therapy, with former BC Cancer patient Scenery Slater. Credi

New international exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

by Kerry Blackadar,University of British ColumbiaDr. Kristin Campbell (left), associate professor at UBC's department of physical therapy, with former BC Cancer patient Scenery Slater. Credi
Study confirms protein as potential cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer

Study confirms protein as potential cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers at The University of Texa

Study confirms protein as potential cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers at The University of Texa
Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoth acupuncture—which is invasive and involves inserted needles—and acupressure—which is non-invasive and involves mechanical pressure—can potentially help reduc

Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoth acupuncture—which is invasive and involves inserted needles—and acupressure—which is non-invasive and involves mechanical pressure—can potentially help reduc