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Large-scale study explores genetic link between colorectal cancer and meat intake

Large-scale study explores genetic link between colorectal cancer and meat intake

by Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: AI-generated imageIn one of the largest ever gene-environment interaction studies of red meat and colorectal cancer, which explored the impact of red meat

Large-scale study explores genetic link between colorectal cancer and meat intake

by Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: AI-generated imageIn one of the largest ever gene-environment interaction studies of red meat and colorectal cancer, which explored the impact of red meat
Building trust and saving lives: A community approach to genetic education

Building trust and saving lives: A community approach to genetic education

by Medical University of South CarolinaCatilin Allen, Ph.D., of MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Credit: Medical University of South Carolina, Sarah Pack.Changes to DNA, known as mutations, can incre

Building trust and saving lives: A community approach to genetic education

by Medical University of South CarolinaCatilin Allen, Ph.D., of MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Credit: Medical University of South Carolina, Sarah Pack.Changes to DNA, known as mutations, can incre
Colorectal cancer gene implicated in broad range of solid tumors

Colorectal cancer gene implicated in broad range of solid tumors

by Amy Mone, Valerie Mehl,Johns Hopkins UniversityMUTYH-altered samples. (A) CONSORT diagram showing grouping of samples. Samples with somatic MUTYH alterations including pathogenic short varian

Colorectal cancer gene implicated in broad range of solid tumors

by Amy Mone, Valerie Mehl,Johns Hopkins UniversityMUTYH-altered samples. (A) CONSORT diagram showing grouping of samples. Samples with somatic MUTYH alterations including pathogenic short varian
CAR T cell therapy targeting HER2 antigen shows promise against advanced sarcoma in clinical trial

CAR T cell therapy targeting HER2 antigen shows promise against advanced sarcoma in clinical trial

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Texas Children's Cancer Center and the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Child

CAR T cell therapy targeting HER2 antigen shows promise against advanced sarcoma in clinical trial

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Texas Children's Cancer Center and the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Child
Scientists create digital twins of cancer patients to predict how well treatments may work

Scientists create digital twins of cancer patients to predict how well treatments may work

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown that they can accurately recreate clinical trials of new treatments using "digital twi

Scientists create digital twins of cancer patients to predict how well treatments may work

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown that they can accurately recreate clinical trials of new treatments using "digital twi
Researchers develop priorities for interventions to address health disparities in lung nodule management

Researchers develop priorities for interventions to address health disparities in lung nodule management

by Boston University School of MedicineCascade-of-care framework for identifying potential areas for intervention to reduce disparities in lung nodule evaluation. This figure shows each step of a

Researchers develop priorities for interventions to address health disparities in lung nodule management

by Boston University School of MedicineCascade-of-care framework for identifying potential areas for intervention to reduce disparities in lung nodule evaluation. This figure shows each step of a
Time for a 'Weed-Free January?' How cannabis users could benefit from a 'dry' month

Time for a 'Weed-Free January?' How cannabis users could benefit from a 'dry' month

by James MacKillop,The ConversationCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsBy now, most are familiar with the idea of Dry January, a voluntary month without alcohol that follows a month when many

Time for a 'Weed-Free January?' How cannabis users could benefit from a 'dry' month

by James MacKillop,The ConversationCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsBy now, most are familiar with the idea of Dry January, a voluntary month without alcohol that follows a month when many
Clinical trial shows durvalumab plus ceralasertib boosted immune response in lung cancer patients

Clinical trial shows durvalumab plus ceralasertib boosted immune response in lung cancer patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA specific combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy may better help patients with non-small cell lung

Clinical trial shows durvalumab plus ceralasertib boosted immune response in lung cancer patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA specific combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy may better help patients with non-small cell lung
Cancer test shows promise for bringing the benefits of immunotherapy to more patients

Cancer test shows promise for bringing the benefits of immunotherapy to more patients

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImmunotherapy is a highly effective treatment for patients whose cancers harbor mismatch repair deficiency, and a new study identif

Cancer test shows promise for bringing the benefits of immunotherapy to more patients

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImmunotherapy is a highly effective treatment for patients whose cancers harbor mismatch repair deficiency, and a new study identif
Evaluation of ruxolitinib, a JAK inhibitor, in multiple myeloma

Evaluation of ruxolitinib, a JAK inhibitor, in multiple myeloma

by Impact Journals LLCRuxolitinib exerts its anti-myeloma effects through several mechanisms. Credit:Oncotarget(2024). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28547A new research perspective titled &quot

Evaluation of ruxolitinib, a JAK inhibitor, in multiple myeloma

by Impact Journals LLCRuxolitinib exerts its anti-myeloma effects through several mechanisms. Credit:Oncotarget(2024). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28547A new research perspective titled &quot
CEACAMS 1, 5, and 6 in disease and cancer: Interactions with pathogens

CEACAMS 1, 5, and 6 in disease and cancer: Interactions with pathogens

by Impact Journals LLCSignaling of dimeric CEACAM1 long tail isoform in epithelial cells and T cells. Credit:Genes & Cancer(2023). DOI: 10.18632/genesandcancer.230A new review was rece

CEACAMS 1, 5, and 6 in disease and cancer: Interactions with pathogens

by Impact Journals LLCSignaling of dimeric CEACAM1 long tail isoform in epithelial cells and T cells. Credit:Genes & Cancer(2023). DOI: 10.18632/genesandcancer.230A new review was rece
How do we overcome treatment resistance in a sarcoma cancer with already limited treatment options?

How do we overcome treatment resistance in a sarcoma cancer with already limited treatment options?

by Elena Daviter-Nowell,Institute of Cancer ResearchHistopathology image of leiomyosarcoma. Credit:Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SA 4.0Leiomyosarcoma is a type of soft tissue sarcoma that is ha

How do we overcome treatment resistance in a sarcoma cancer with already limited treatment options?

by Elena Daviter-Nowell,Institute of Cancer ResearchHistopathology image of leiomyosarcoma. Credit:Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SA 4.0Leiomyosarcoma is a type of soft tissue sarcoma that is ha