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Clarifying a synergistic effect between different types of antibodies in cancer treatment

Clarifying a synergistic effect between different types of antibodies in cancer treatment

by Kindai UniversityA study by researchers from Japan has revealed that the simultaneous administration of two antibodies with different isotypes targeting a specific membrane protein produced a syner

Clarifying a synergistic effect between different types of antibodies in cancer treatment

by Kindai UniversityA study by researchers from Japan has revealed that the simultaneous administration of two antibodies with different isotypes targeting a specific membrane protein produced a syner
Discovery could improve MDS cancer treatment

Discovery could improve MDS cancer treatment

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryImmature blood cells (stained purple) do not divide into enough functioning red blood cells when defective. Researchers have discovered how to stop the protein sig

Discovery could improve MDS cancer treatment

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryImmature blood cells (stained purple) do not divide into enough functioning red blood cells when defective. Researchers have discovered how to stop the protein sig
New imaging system and artificial intelligence algorithm accurately identify brain tumors

New imaging system and artificial intelligence algorithm accurately identify brain tumors

byNYU Langone HealthStimulated Raman histologic images of diffuse astrocytoma (left) and meningioma (right). Credit: Daniel Orringer, NYU Langone HealthA novel method of combining advanced optic

New imaging system and artificial intelligence algorithm accurately identify brain tumors

byNYU Langone HealthStimulated Raman histologic images of diffuse astrocytoma (left) and meningioma (right). Credit: Daniel Orringer, NYU Langone HealthA novel method of combining advanced optic
Scientists identify unique breast cancer cells that control their ability to proliferate and colonize the lungs

Scientists identify unique breast cancer cells that control their ability to proliferate and colonize the lungs

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists from The Tisch Cancer Institute have uncovered a mechanism by which certain breast cancer cells regulate their own metastase

Scientists identify unique breast cancer cells that control their ability to proliferate and colonize the lungs

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists from The Tisch Cancer Institute have uncovered a mechanism by which certain breast cancer cells regulate their own metastase
Circular RNA limits skin cancer spread

Circular RNA limits skin cancer spread

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA mysterious piece of genetic material restrains the spread of skin cancer cells, but is frequently lost as they mature, a new study finds.Published

Circular RNA limits skin cancer spread

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA mysterious piece of genetic material restrains the spread of skin cancer cells, but is frequently lost as they mature, a new study finds.Published
Less than half of pregnant women get the flu shot: New data from UPMC Children's might change that

Less than half of pregnant women get the flu shot: New data from UPMC Children's might change that

by Abby Mackey, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJohn Williams knows the risks associated with riding motorcycles, but they don't deter him. Neither do warnings from physic

Less than half of pregnant women get the flu shot: New data from UPMC Children's might change that

by Abby Mackey, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJohn Williams knows the risks associated with riding motorcycles, but they don't deter him. Neither do warnings from physic
Scientists describe how iron helps drive tumor development in colorectal cancer

Scientists describe how iron helps drive tumor development in colorectal cancer

by Michael Haederle,University of New MexicoTFRC is increased in human CRC and is positively correlated with the CTNNB1 protein expression. Detection of TFRC expression in human normal (n = 5–8)

Scientists describe how iron helps drive tumor development in colorectal cancer

by Michael Haederle,University of New MexicoTFRC is increased in human CRC and is positively correlated with the CTNNB1 protein expression. Detection of TFRC expression in human normal (n = 5–8)
Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer TreatmentUnique Treatment Approaches for Early-Stage and Locally Advanced Lung CancersByJennifer WelshUpdated on October 10, 2023Medically review

Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer TreatmentUnique Treatment Approaches for Early-Stage and Locally Advanced Lung CancersByJennifer WelshUpdated on October 10, 2023Medically review
Investing just $40 million new dollars in lung cancer research related to women has dramatic impact on US economy

Investing just $40 million new dollars in lung cancer research related to women has dramatic impact on US economy

by BurnessCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDoubling the funding for research focused on women and lung cancer will have enormous economic impacts for families and the nation, according to anew r

Investing just $40 million new dollars in lung cancer research related to women has dramatic impact on US economy

by BurnessCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDoubling the funding for research focused on women and lung cancer will have enormous economic impacts for families and the nation, according to anew r
Men with low-/intermediate-risk prostate cancer benefit from fewer, higher-dose radiation treatments

Men with low-/intermediate-risk prostate cancer benefit from fewer, higher-dose radiation treatments

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyStereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a safe and effective treatment for men with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer, according to a long

Men with low-/intermediate-risk prostate cancer benefit from fewer, higher-dose radiation treatments

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyStereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a safe and effective treatment for men with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer, according to a long
Combining cholesterol-lowering statins with existing cancer drug shows potent effect against breast cancer subtype

Combining cholesterol-lowering statins with existing cancer drug shows potent effect against breast cancer subtype

by Katie Brace,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterTN/ER-low PDOs are sensitive to combination AZD5363 and pitavastatin. A panel of breast cancer PDOs were treated with DMSO, 1 µM AZD5363, 5 µM

Combining cholesterol-lowering statins with existing cancer drug shows potent effect against breast cancer subtype

by Katie Brace,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterTN/ER-low PDOs are sensitive to combination AZD5363 and pitavastatin. A panel of breast cancer PDOs were treated with DMSO, 1 µM AZD5363, 5 µM
Colon cancer: Dying cancer cells give neighboring tumor cells instructions on how to survive

Colon cancer: Dying cancer cells give neighboring tumor cells instructions on how to survive

by Markus Bernards,Goethe University Frankfurt am MainDying tumor cells induce mTOR survival signaling in a paracrine manner. Credit:Nature(2022). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-022-05426-1Colo

Colon cancer: Dying cancer cells give neighboring tumor cells instructions on how to survive

by Markus Bernards,Goethe University Frankfurt am MainDying tumor cells induce mTOR survival signaling in a paracrine manner. Credit:Nature(2022). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-022-05426-1Colo