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Researchers discover connection between stress-activated signaling and immune cell evasion in melanoma

Researchers discover connection between stress-activated signaling and immune cell evasion in melanoma

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2022.08.016Anti-cancer immune cells are critical to inhibiti

Researchers discover connection between stress-activated signaling and immune cell evasion in melanoma

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2022.08.016Anti-cancer immune cells are critical to inhibiti
Researchers criticize study calling for expansion of genetic testing for breast cancer

Researchers criticize study calling for expansion of genetic testing for breast cancer

by University of CambridgeMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumour beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers at the Unive

Researchers criticize study calling for expansion of genetic testing for breast cancer

by University of CambridgeMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumour beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers at the Unive
Long exposure to protein inhibitor may be key to more effective chemotherapy for cancer

Long exposure to protein inhibitor may be key to more effective chemotherapy for cancer

by Southern Methodist UniversityLong exposure to P-gp inhibitor and chemotherapy decreased cancer cell survival, as assessed by colony formation. Credit: SMUResearchers at SMU's Center for Dr

Long exposure to protein inhibitor may be key to more effective chemotherapy for cancer

by Southern Methodist UniversityLong exposure to P-gp inhibitor and chemotherapy decreased cancer cell survival, as assessed by colony formation. Credit: SMUResearchers at SMU's Center for Dr
Researchers propose biomarkers to select breast cancer patients who could benefit from denosumab treatment

Researchers propose biomarkers to select breast cancer patients who could benefit from denosumab treatment

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreGraphical abstract. Credit:EMBO Molecular Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.15252/emmm.202216715The drug denosumab is currently used to treat osteo

Researchers propose biomarkers to select breast cancer patients who could benefit from denosumab treatment

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreGraphical abstract. Credit:EMBO Molecular Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.15252/emmm.202216715The drug denosumab is currently used to treat osteo
Cell lines deserve unique considerations when creating research protections, researchers say

Cell lines deserve unique considerations when creating research protections, researchers say

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew rules recently went into effect, seeking to protect patients who donate tissue samples for research in the age of genetic sequencing. But thi

Cell lines deserve unique considerations when creating research protections, researchers say

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew rules recently went into effect, seeking to protect patients who donate tissue samples for research in the age of genetic sequencing. But thi
Only a third of women take up all offered cancer screenings, new research finds

Only a third of women take up all offered cancer screenings, new research finds

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a paper published today in theJournal of Medical Screening, researchers from King's College London and Queen Mary University of L

Only a third of women take up all offered cancer screenings, new research finds

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a paper published today in theJournal of Medical Screening, researchers from King's College London and Queen Mary University of L
Research could lead to better understanding of pancreatic cancer

Research could lead to better understanding of pancreatic cancer

by University of SurreyAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainSurrey's BioProChem group has developed a biomaterial based c

Research could lead to better understanding of pancreatic cancer

by University of SurreyAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainSurrey's BioProChem group has developed a biomaterial based c
Docs should consider a patient's weight before prescribing new chemotherapy drugs

Docs should consider a patient's weight before prescribing new chemotherapy drugs

by Sharon Parmet,University of Illinois at ChicagoAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA new class of cancer drugs just now

Docs should consider a patient's weight before prescribing new chemotherapy drugs

by Sharon Parmet,University of Illinois at ChicagoAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA new class of cancer drugs just now
Researchers shed light on signaling pathway responsible for head and neck cancers

Researchers shed light on signaling pathway responsible for head and neck cancers

by Gina DiGravio,Boston University School of MedicineCausal Inference Models of Interactions Between Pathways/Cell States in Head and Neck Cancer scRNAseq Data. A. Causal inference graphs indica

Researchers shed light on signaling pathway responsible for head and neck cancers

by Gina DiGravio,Boston University School of MedicineCausal Inference Models of Interactions Between Pathways/Cell States in Head and Neck Cancer scRNAseq Data. A. Causal inference graphs indica
Researchers develop novel gold-nanocluster-based tumor radiodynamic therapy

Researchers develop novel gold-nanocluster-based tumor radiodynamic therapy

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesGold-nanocluster-based radiodynamic therapy. Credit: IGDBRadiotherapy (RT) is a primary method of tumor treatment. However, in clinical practice, radio

Researchers develop novel gold-nanocluster-based tumor radiodynamic therapy

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesGold-nanocluster-based radiodynamic therapy. Credit: IGDBRadiotherapy (RT) is a primary method of tumor treatment. However, in clinical practice, radio
Diabetes linked to numerous cancers in large Chinese study

Diabetes linked to numerous cancers in large Chinese study

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newJournal of Diabetesstudy from China, which has the highest number of people with diabetes among all countries, found that type 2 diabetes was lin

Diabetes linked to numerous cancers in large Chinese study

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newJournal of Diabetesstudy from China, which has the highest number of people with diabetes among all countries, found that type 2 diabetes was lin
Researchers discover new genetic link to premenopausal breast cancer

Researchers discover new genetic link to premenopausal breast cancer

by University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & DentistryGraduate student Mahalakshmi Kumaran (left) and professor Sambasivarao Damaraju led a team that discovered a new genetic marker linked

Researchers discover new genetic link to premenopausal breast cancer

by University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & DentistryGraduate student Mahalakshmi Kumaran (left) and professor Sambasivarao Damaraju led a team that discovered a new genetic marker linked