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Potential therapeutic target for small cell lung cancer discovered

Potential therapeutic target for small cell lung cancer discovered

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGraphic model showing how POU2AF2 establishes the poised enhancer via SWI/SNF activity-dependent recruitment of the Polycomb complex in SCLC-P subtype ce

Potential therapeutic target for small cell lung cancer discovered

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGraphic model showing how POU2AF2 establishes the poised enhancer via SWI/SNF activity-dependent recruitment of the Polycomb complex in SCLC-P subtype ce
Study unravels a cause of resistance to novel drug in patients with acute leukemia

Study unravels a cause of resistance to novel drug in patients with acute leukemia

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new targeted drug has not only sparked remissions in patients with a common form of leukemia but also induced the cancer cells t

Study unravels a cause of resistance to novel drug in patients with acute leukemia

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new targeted drug has not only sparked remissions in patients with a common form of leukemia but also induced the cancer cells t
Novel genomics tool enables more accurate identification of rare mutations in cancer cells

Novel genomics tool enables more accurate identification of rare mutations in cancer cells

by New York Genome CenterExample of colored de Bruijn graph rendered to represent genomic data for a short region of 400 base pairs using the Lancet genomics tool developed by New York Genome Center s

Novel genomics tool enables more accurate identification of rare mutations in cancer cells

by New York Genome CenterExample of colored de Bruijn graph rendered to represent genomic data for a short region of 400 base pairs using the Lancet genomics tool developed by New York Genome Center s
Researchers to investigate screening for prostate cancer using MRI—potentially replacing the PSA test

Researchers to investigate screening for prostate cancer using MRI—potentially replacing the PSA test

by Medical Research CouncilCredit: Medical Research CouncilA new clinical study will test for the first time if MRI scans can be used for population screening to detect prostate cancer more accur

Researchers to investigate screening for prostate cancer using MRI—potentially replacing the PSA test

by Medical Research CouncilCredit: Medical Research CouncilA new clinical study will test for the first time if MRI scans can be used for population screening to detect prostate cancer more accur
On-the-move cancer cells prefer a 'comfort cruise,' follow predictable paths of least resistance

On-the-move cancer cells prefer a 'comfort cruise,' follow predictable paths of least resistance

by Spencer Turney,Vanderbilt UniversityA cancer cell migrating through a collagen track with fluorescent biomarkers showing cellular energy levels assigned a hue on the color spectrum from purpl

On-the-move cancer cells prefer a 'comfort cruise,' follow predictable paths of least resistance

by Spencer Turney,Vanderbilt UniversityA cancer cell migrating through a collagen track with fluorescent biomarkers showing cellular energy levels assigned a hue on the color spectrum from purpl
Dietary factors affecting gut microbiome may influence response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

Dietary factors affecting gut microbiome may influence response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong melanoma patients treated with anti-PD-1 immunotherapy, consumption of a high-fiber diet was associated with higher gut m

Dietary factors affecting gut microbiome may influence response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong melanoma patients treated with anti-PD-1 immunotherapy, consumption of a high-fiber diet was associated with higher gut m
Growing microtumors in a dish helps rapidly identify genes that drive tumor growth

Growing microtumors in a dish helps rapidly identify genes that drive tumor growth

by Emily Stone,University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113355Researchers have identified a new way to screen genes that cause several d

Growing microtumors in a dish helps rapidly identify genes that drive tumor growth

by Emily Stone,University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113355Researchers have identified a new way to screen genes that cause several d
Neuronal molecule makes prostate cancer more aggressive

Neuronal molecule makes prostate cancer more aggressive

byThomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProstate cancer is the second most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among American men. Now, researchers

Neuronal molecule makes prostate cancer more aggressive

byThomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProstate cancer is the second most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among American men. Now, researchers
Acupuncture and acupressure may help alleviate pain and anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer

Acupuncture and acupressure may help alleviate pain and anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients undergoing surgery for ovarian and endometrial cancers often experience anxiety and pain. A new study indicates that acupressure before surgery may help

Acupuncture and acupressure may help alleviate pain and anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients undergoing surgery for ovarian and endometrial cancers often experience anxiety and pain. A new study indicates that acupressure before surgery may help
Novel technology enabling sampling of liquids in confined spaces could aid early detection of cancer

Novel technology enabling sampling of liquids in confined spaces could aid early detection of cancer

by Lucas Johnson,Vanderbilt UniversityWirelessly controlled millimeter-scale soft capsules for local liquid sampling in deep, tight and tortuous body sites. Credit:Science Advances(2

Novel technology enabling sampling of liquids in confined spaces could aid early detection of cancer

by Lucas Johnson,Vanderbilt UniversityWirelessly controlled millimeter-scale soft capsules for local liquid sampling in deep, tight and tortuous body sites. Credit:Science Advances(2
Promotion of cancer progression via extracellular vesicles

Promotion of cancer progression via extracellular vesicles

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityUsually, blood vessels are stabilized, and their barrier function is maintained by the tight adhesion between vascular endothelial cells (①). When cancer cells me

Promotion of cancer progression via extracellular vesicles

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityUsually, blood vessels are stabilized, and their barrier function is maintained by the tight adhesion between vascular endothelial cells (①). When cancer cells me
Research highlights industry and regulatory perspectives on improving diversity in clinical trials

Research highlights industry and regulatory perspectives on improving diversity in clinical trials

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainClinical Cancer Researchpublished an article today outlining steps clinical trial sponsors can take to improve di

Research highlights industry and regulatory perspectives on improving diversity in clinical trials

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainClinical Cancer Researchpublished an article today outlining steps clinical trial sponsors can take to improve di