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Researchers identify genetic 'seeds' of metastatic breast cancer

Researchers identify genetic 'seeds' of metastatic breast cancer

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainBreast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer d

Researchers identify genetic 'seeds' of metastatic breast cancer

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainBreast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer d
Researchers link overexpression of MDMX protein to metastasis of 3X negative breast cancer

Researchers link overexpression of MDMX protein to metastasis of 3X negative breast cancer

by The City University of New YorkThe MDMX and MDM2 proteins promote metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer, while the MDM2 protein promotes tumor growth in estrogen receptor a-positive brea

Researchers link overexpression of MDMX protein to metastasis of 3X negative breast cancer

by The City University of New YorkThe MDMX and MDM2 proteins promote metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer, while the MDM2 protein promotes tumor growth in estrogen receptor a-positive brea
Researchers develop modular approach to engineering immune cells

Researchers develop modular approach to engineering immune cells

by Bara Badwan,Yale UniversityCredit: stock.adobe.comYale researchers have developed a new way to efficiently engineer immune cells, an advance which enhances the ability to fend off cancer and

Researchers develop modular approach to engineering immune cells

by Bara Badwan,Yale UniversityCredit: stock.adobe.comYale researchers have developed a new way to efficiently engineer immune cells, an advance which enhances the ability to fend off cancer and
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
Researchers detect a loophole in chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment

Researchers detect a loophole in chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment

by Rockefeller University PressThe adhesive protein CD49d (red) is present on the surface of these adherent chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells. Credit: Tissino et al., 2018A team of researchers i

Researchers detect a loophole in chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment

by Rockefeller University PressThe adhesive protein CD49d (red) is present on the surface of these adherent chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells. Credit: Tissino et al., 2018A team of researchers i
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
Researchers uncover potential biomarkers of positive response to immunotherapy

Researchers uncover potential biomarkers of positive response to immunotherapy

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesResponse to ICI or MAPKi therapy is associated with increased T cell infiltration and enhanced interferon gamma (IFNγ) pathway activity in th

Researchers uncover potential biomarkers of positive response to immunotherapy

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesResponse to ICI or MAPKi therapy is associated with increased T cell infiltration and enhanced interferon gamma (IFNγ) pathway activity in th
Researchers show that using a tumor's own bacteria is a promising anticancer therapy

Researchers show that using a tumor's own bacteria is a promising anticancer therapy

by Japan Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyA bacterial consortium consisting of A-gyo, UN-gyo, and AUN has high anticancer efficacy, triggering the immune system to attack tumor cells. Credi

Researchers show that using a tumor's own bacteria is a promising anticancer therapy

by Japan Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyA bacterial consortium consisting of A-gyo, UN-gyo, and AUN has high anticancer efficacy, triggering the immune system to attack tumor cells. Credi
Researchers advance CRISPR technology to replicate human diseases with unprecedented accuracy

Researchers advance CRISPR technology to replicate human diseases with unprecedented accuracy

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchGeneration and validation of pdCas9a-SAM construct in Eµ-Myc lymphoma cell lines. a Schematic representation of the pdCas9a-SAM lentiviral co

Researchers advance CRISPR technology to replicate human diseases with unprecedented accuracy

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchGeneration and validation of pdCas9a-SAM construct in Eµ-Myc lymphoma cell lines. a Schematic representation of the pdCas9a-SAM lentiviral co
Researchers find prostate cancer drug byproduct can fuel cancer cells

Researchers find prostate cancer drug byproduct can fuel cancer cells

by Cleveland ClinicNima Sharifi, MD, Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute. Credit: Cleveland ClinicA genetic anomaly in certain men with prostate cancer may impact their response to common

Researchers find prostate cancer drug byproduct can fuel cancer cells

by Cleveland ClinicNima Sharifi, MD, Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute. Credit: Cleveland ClinicA genetic anomaly in certain men with prostate cancer may impact their response to common
Researchers 3-D bio-print a model that could lead to improved anticancer drugs and treatments

Researchers 3-D bio-print a model that could lead to improved anticancer drugs and treatments

by University of MinnesotaElectron microscopic image of a single human lymphocyte. Credit: Dr. Triche National Cancer InstituteUniversity of Minnesota researchers have developed a way to study ca

Researchers 3-D bio-print a model that could lead to improved anticancer drugs and treatments

by University of MinnesotaElectron microscopic image of a single human lymphocyte. Credit: Dr. Triche National Cancer InstituteUniversity of Minnesota researchers have developed a way to study ca
Researchers identify genes that cause rare hidden cancer

Researchers identify genes that cause rare hidden cancer

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchIHC staining of human sarcoma cells (myxoid liposarcoma). Credit: Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchSeveral genes that cause sarcoma have been identified

Researchers identify genes that cause rare hidden cancer

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchIHC staining of human sarcoma cells (myxoid liposarcoma). Credit: Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchSeveral genes that cause sarcoma have been identified