6 months treatment with Herceptin is as good as 12 months for preventing breast cancer return

by Peter Thorley,University of WarwickCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study co-led by the University of Warwick Clinical Trials Unit has shown that shortening the duration of a therapy for breast

Updated on: March 14,2024

6 months treatment with Herceptin is as good as 12 months for preventing breast cancer return

by Peter Thorley,University of WarwickCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study co-led by the University of Warwick Clinical Trials Unit has shown that shortening the duration of a therapy for breast

Updated on:March 14,2024

Understanding breast cancer recurrence, metastatic spread

byUniversity of CincinnatiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite advancements in cancer detection and treatment, breast cancer that comes back or spreads still presents a challenge to researc

Updated on: December 28,2023

Understanding breast cancer recurrence, metastatic spread

byUniversity of CincinnatiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite advancements in cancer detection and treatment, breast cancer that comes back or spreads still presents a challenge to researc

Updated on:December 28,2023

Collaborative initiative to unravel the role of HLA in individuals with a genetic cancer predisposition

by Peter Saueressig,Heidelberg UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:International Journal of Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34312Scientists from the Heidelberg Institute for Theoreti

Updated on: December 24,2023

Collaborative initiative to unravel the role of HLA in individuals with a genetic cancer predisposition

by Peter Saueressig,Heidelberg UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:International Journal of Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34312Scientists from the Heidelberg Institute for Theoreti

Updated on:December 24,2023

Chemically 'poisoned' protein acts as a molecular switch to spur cancer formation

byThe Scripps Research InstituteResearchers discovered that when the protein DNMT3B becomes S-nitrosylated in the presence of nitric oxide (NO), cancer-related genes become activated, leading to

Updated on: December 25,2023

Chemically 'poisoned' protein acts as a molecular switch to spur cancer formation

byThe Scripps Research InstituteResearchers discovered that when the protein DNMT3B becomes S-nitrosylated in the presence of nitric oxide (NO), cancer-related genes become activated, leading to

Updated on:December 25,2023

New drug combinations could improve therapies for breast cancer, other aggressive cancers

by Angela Yeager,Oregon Health & Science UniversityQuantification of CD8+T cells by multispectral flow cytometry in an ex vivo co-culture assay. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine&nbsp

Updated on: September 10,2024

New drug combinations could improve therapies for breast cancer, other aggressive cancers

by Angela Yeager,Oregon Health & Science UniversityQuantification of CD8+T cells by multispectral flow cytometry in an ex vivo co-culture assay. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine&nbsp

Updated on:September 10,2024

p53 mutations in 10,000 cancer patients shed new light on gene's function

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHOne of the most extensively studied genes in cancer, TP53 is well known for its role as a tumor suppress

Updated on: March 14,2024

p53 mutations in 10,000 cancer patients shed new light on gene's function

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHOne of the most extensively studied genes in cancer, TP53 is well known for its role as a tumor suppress

Updated on:March 14,2024

Updated colorectal cancer screening effective for adults 45–50, study suggests

byKaiser PermanenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe updated national colorectal cancer screening guidelines that recommend screening begin at age 45—rather than 50—can benefit younger adults

Updated on: November 09,2024

Updated colorectal cancer screening effective for adults 45–50, study suggests

byKaiser PermanenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe updated national colorectal cancer screening guidelines that recommend screening begin at age 45—rather than 50—can benefit younger adults

Updated on:November 09,2024

Enhanced tumor modeling using Laponite bioinks for 3D bioprinting

by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationScientists from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have formulated a tuneable, nanoengineered bioink for tumor modeling which contai

Updated on: January 04,2024

Enhanced tumor modeling using Laponite bioinks for 3D bioprinting

by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationScientists from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have formulated a tuneable, nanoengineered bioink for tumor modeling which contai

Updated on:January 04,2024

Localized genetic mutations may serve as biomarker for wide range of cancers

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Brianna Monroe/Northwestern UniversityA team of Northwestern Medicine investigators have successfully localized novel molecular mechanisms behind

Updated on: December 26,2023

Localized genetic mutations may serve as biomarker for wide range of cancers

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Brianna Monroe/Northwestern UniversityA team of Northwestern Medicine investigators have successfully localized novel molecular mechanisms behind

Updated on:December 26,2023

Protein spheres protect the genome of cancer cells

byUniversity of WürzburgMYC proteins are colored green in this figure. In normally growing cells, they are homogeneously distributed in the cell nucleus (left). In diverse stress situations, as

Updated on: December 20,2023

Protein spheres protect the genome of cancer cells

byUniversity of WürzburgMYC proteins are colored green in this figure. In normally growing cells, they are homogeneously distributed in the cell nucleus (left). In diverse stress situations, as

Updated on:December 20,2023

Jumping genes for early detection of gastric cancer

by Braulio Valdebenito-MaturanaExample of a transposable element following cancer development on spatially resolved data. In green the normal epithelium, in brown the serrated lesion, and in red the t

Updated on: December 02,2024

Jumping genes for early detection of gastric cancer

by Braulio Valdebenito-MaturanaExample of a transposable element following cancer development on spatially resolved data. In green the normal epithelium, in brown the serrated lesion, and in red the t

Updated on:December 02,2024

Genetic tests create treatment opportunities and confusion for breast cancer patients

by Michelle AndrewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe past decade has witnessed a rapid expansion of genetic tests, including new instruments to inform patients who have been diagnosed with breast c

Updated on: December 25,2023

Genetic tests create treatment opportunities and confusion for breast cancer patients

by Michelle AndrewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe past decade has witnessed a rapid expansion of genetic tests, including new instruments to inform patients who have been diagnosed with breast c

Updated on:December 25,2023