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Researchers advance role of circulating tumor DNA to detect early melanoma growth

Researchers advance role of circulating tumor DNA to detect early melanoma growth

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineEvidence of disease activity detected in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) predicts radiographic melanoma progression. Credit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cance

Researchers advance role of circulating tumor DNA to detect early melanoma growth

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineEvidence of disease activity detected in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) predicts radiographic melanoma progression. Credit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cance
Researchers use machine learning to unlock the genomic code in clinical cancer samples

Researchers use machine learning to unlock the genomic code in clinical cancer samples

by University of HelsinkiMutational signatures of formalin exposure. a C>T FFPE-only mutation count increases with formalin fixation time. We observed this increase in both unrepaired and repa

Researchers use machine learning to unlock the genomic code in clinical cancer samples

by University of HelsinkiMutational signatures of formalin exposure. a C>T FFPE-only mutation count increases with formalin fixation time. We observed this increase in both unrepaired and repa
Gray hair and wrinkles at an early age lead researchers to potential new treatment for rare cancer

Gray hair and wrinkles at an early age lead researchers to potential new treatment for rare cancer

by University of CopenhagenSchematic representation of the PandaOmics application for a rapid biomarker discovery and target characterization in cancer. Gene expression signatures have been exami

Gray hair and wrinkles at an early age lead researchers to potential new treatment for rare cancer

by University of CopenhagenSchematic representation of the PandaOmics application for a rapid biomarker discovery and target characterization in cancer. Gene expression signatures have been exami
Researchers map genetic signature of precursor to liver cancer

Researchers map genetic signature of precursor to liver cancer

by Curtin UniversityProfessor Nina Tirnitz-Parker and Dr. Rodrigo Carlessi, from Curtin University. Credit: Curtin UniversityResearchers at Curtin University have identified the genetic signature

Researchers map genetic signature of precursor to liver cancer

by Curtin UniversityProfessor Nina Tirnitz-Parker and Dr. Rodrigo Carlessi, from Curtin University. Credit: Curtin UniversityResearchers at Curtin University have identified the genetic signature
Researchers identify potential new combination treatment for pancreatic cancer

Researchers identify potential new combination treatment for pancreatic cancer

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesPancreatic cancer (the cancer cells are seen here) is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Credit: Universi

Researchers identify potential new combination treatment for pancreatic cancer

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesPancreatic cancer (the cancer cells are seen here) is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Credit: Universi
New research casts doubt on role of fungus in driving pancreatic cancer

New research casts doubt on role of fungus in driving pancreatic cancer

byDuke University Medical CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainFour years ago, a report that a common species of fungu

New research casts doubt on role of fungus in driving pancreatic cancer

byDuke University Medical CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainFour years ago, a report that a common species of fungu
Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

byOxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new paper in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that patients may benefit if doctors stop calling certain early-

Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

byOxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new paper in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that patients may benefit if doctors stop calling certain early-
Japan Nobel winner vows to continue research to 'save more patients than ever'

Japan Nobel winner vows to continue research to 'save more patients than ever'

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe Japanese scientist who Mondaywon the Nobel Prizefor medicine vowed to continue his cancer treatment work to help as many sufferers as possible, saying treating

Japan Nobel winner vows to continue research to 'save more patients than ever'

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe Japanese scientist who Mondaywon the Nobel Prizefor medicine vowed to continue his cancer treatment work to help as many sufferers as possible, saying treating
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
Drug suppresses spread of breast cancer caused by stem-like cells

Drug suppresses spread of breast cancer caused by stem-like cells

by University of California - San DiegoA rare-stem like tumor cell, which plays a critical role in the spread of breast cancer, is identified with immunostaining for the β3 integrin subunit (blue

Drug suppresses spread of breast cancer caused by stem-like cells

by University of California - San DiegoA rare-stem like tumor cell, which plays a critical role in the spread of breast cancer, is identified with immunostaining for the β3 integrin subunit (blue
Breast cancer researchers find bacteria imbalance link

Breast cancer researchers find bacteria imbalance link

by Cleveland ClinicCharis Eng, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Cleveland Clinic's Genomic Medicine Institute. Credit: Cleveland ClinicResearchers in the United States have uncovered differences in

Breast cancer researchers find bacteria imbalance link

by Cleveland ClinicCharis Eng, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Cleveland Clinic's Genomic Medicine Institute. Credit: Cleveland ClinicResearchers in the United States have uncovered differences in
Researcher develops advanced lung cancer prediction model

Researcher develops advanced lung cancer prediction model

by Dan Dakin,BrockUniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Brock University epidemiologist has produced a more powerful version of a tool used to predict a person's likelihood of developin

Researcher develops advanced lung cancer prediction model

by Dan Dakin,BrockUniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Brock University epidemiologist has produced a more powerful version of a tool used to predict a person's likelihood of developin