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'Synthetic immune niche' approach enhances T-cell proliferation without compromising cancer-killing ability

'Synthetic immune niche' approach enhances T-cell proliferation without compromising cancer-killing ability

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceComparison of the significant differences in gene expression profiles between DC-activated cells (orange dots) and bead-activated cells (black dots) on their '

'Synthetic immune niche' approach enhances T-cell proliferation without compromising cancer-killing ability

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceComparison of the significant differences in gene expression profiles between DC-activated cells (orange dots) and bead-activated cells (black dots) on their '
Multigene testing replacing BRCA tests for breast cancer risk, researcher says

Multigene testing replacing BRCA tests for breast cancer risk, researcher says

by Stanford University Medical CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014

Multigene testing replacing BRCA tests for breast cancer risk, researcher says

by Stanford University Medical CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014
Preclinical study uncovers new role for cell's waste disposal system in pancreatic cancer spread

Preclinical study uncovers new role for cell's waste disposal system in pancreatic cancer spread

by Betty Zou,University of TorontoPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteA preclinical study is revealing new insights in

Preclinical study uncovers new role for cell's waste disposal system in pancreatic cancer spread

by Betty Zou,University of TorontoPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteA preclinical study is revealing new insights in
Study: Two drugs prevent heart problems in breast cancer patients

Study: Two drugs prevent heart problems in breast cancer patients

by University of KentuckyDr. Maya Guglin chaired a study demonstrating the effectiveness of beta blockers and ACE inhibitors to prevent cardio toxicity in certain breast cancer patients. Credit:

Study: Two drugs prevent heart problems in breast cancer patients

by University of KentuckyDr. Maya Guglin chaired a study demonstrating the effectiveness of beta blockers and ACE inhibitors to prevent cardio toxicity in certain breast cancer patients. Credit:
Scientists find core regulatory circuit controlling identity of aggressive leukemia

Scientists find core regulatory circuit controlling identity of aggressive leukemia

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalCo-corresponding author Brian J. Abraham, PhD, and co-author Kelsey Maher, PhD. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalA collaboration betwee

Scientists find core regulatory circuit controlling identity of aggressive leukemia

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalCo-corresponding author Brian J. Abraham, PhD, and co-author Kelsey Maher, PhD. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalA collaboration betwee
Polyploidy study reveals why some cancers are resistant to therapeutic drugs

Polyploidy study reveals why some cancers are resistant to therapeutic drugs

byOsaka UniversityOverview of the study. (A) We created unique cells with double the usual number of chromosomes to investigate the relationship between polyploidy and DNA damage. (B) After trea

Polyploidy study reveals why some cancers are resistant to therapeutic drugs

byOsaka UniversityOverview of the study. (A) We created unique cells with double the usual number of chromosomes to investigate the relationship between polyploidy and DNA damage. (B) After trea
Researchers uncover aberrant natural killer cell subtype

Researchers uncover aberrant natural killer cell subtype

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.07.034A team led by Prof. Tian Zhigang and Prof. Peng Hui from the Universit

Researchers uncover aberrant natural killer cell subtype

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.07.034A team led by Prof. Tian Zhigang and Prof. Peng Hui from the Universit
Two for the price of one: Mechanistic insights lead to drug repositioning

Two for the price of one: Mechanistic insights lead to drug repositioning

by University of TsukubaMolecular mechanism at a glance. SFN binds with SKP1 to sequester it in cytoplasm,resulting in the obstruction of SCFFBW7 598 complex formation. Oncoproteins including cyc

Two for the price of one: Mechanistic insights lead to drug repositioning

by University of TsukubaMolecular mechanism at a glance. SFN binds with SKP1 to sequester it in cytoplasm,resulting in the obstruction of SCFFBW7 598 complex formation. Oncoproteins including cyc
Nudging both clinicians and patients may increase serious illness conversations

Nudging both clinicians and patients may increase serious illness conversations

by Lori SolomonCombining clinician- and patient-directed nudges may help to promote serious illness conversations (SICs) in cancer care, according to a studypublishedonline July 1 in

Nudging both clinicians and patients may increase serious illness conversations

by Lori SolomonCombining clinician- and patient-directed nudges may help to promote serious illness conversations (SICs) in cancer care, according to a studypublishedonline July 1 in
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-
Pancreatic cancer: Less toxic, more enduring drug may improve therapy

Pancreatic cancer: Less toxic, more enduring drug may improve therapy

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterIn preclinical testing, an experimental drug for pancreatic cancer blocks the formation of microtubules in the cell, hindering growth. Microtubules are

Pancreatic cancer: Less toxic, more enduring drug may improve therapy

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterIn preclinical testing, an experimental drug for pancreatic cancer blocks the formation of microtubules in the cell, hindering growth. Microtubules are
Two studies describe improved approach to bone marrow transplant

Two studies describe improved approach to bone marrow transplant

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThese images from scientists at Cincinnati Children's show hematopoietic stem cells (blood stem cells) from donor laboratory mice. The dono

Two studies describe improved approach to bone marrow transplant

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThese images from scientists at Cincinnati Children's show hematopoietic stem cells (blood stem cells) from donor laboratory mice. The dono