Following the tumour DNA trail to crack the secrets of personalised medicine

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndividualised therapies that target the specific genetic features of tumours have the potential to transform cancer diagnosis, tr

Updated on: April 01,2024

Following the tumour DNA trail to crack the secrets of personalised medicine

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndividualised therapies that target the specific genetic features of tumours have the potential to transform cancer diagnosis, tr

Updated on:April 01,2024

New molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis, says study

byBar-Ilan UniversityA cell-permeable peptide derived from the second proline-rich region of Pyk2 blocks spontaneous lung metastasis in an immune-competent xenograft mouse model. Credit:On

Updated on: January 16,2024

New molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis, says study

byBar-Ilan UniversityA cell-permeable peptide derived from the second proline-rich region of Pyk2 blocks spontaneous lung metastasis in an immune-competent xenograft mouse model. Credit:On

Updated on:January 16,2024

New test helps drug discoverers identify future cancer treatments

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAn illustration of how the R2KD tool works Credit: Dr Maggie Liu, first authorResearchers have developed an investigative procedure that makes the early stages of d

Updated on: January 11,2024

New test helps drug discoverers identify future cancer treatments

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAn illustration of how the R2KD tool works Credit: Dr Maggie Liu, first authorResearchers have developed an investigative procedure that makes the early stages of d

Updated on:January 11,2024

New study brings personalized immunotherapy prescriptions a step closer

byUniversity of BathCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a step likely to advance personalized cancer treatment, scientists have—for the first time—shown in patients that levels of biomarkers ar

Updated on: January 13,2024

New study brings personalized immunotherapy prescriptions a step closer

byUniversity of BathCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a step likely to advance personalized cancer treatment, scientists have—for the first time—shown in patients that levels of biomarkers ar

Updated on:January 13,2024

Aerobic activity can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study at Tel Aviv University found that aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%. According to the researchers

Updated on: February 23,2024

Aerobic activity can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study at Tel Aviv University found that aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%. According to the researchers

Updated on:February 23,2024

Study could explain link between high-cholesterol diet and colon cancer

by University of California, Los AngelesA pale-blue stain shows stem cells multiplying in a mouse's intestine. Credit: Tontonoz lab/UCLANew UCLA research could help explain the link between a

Updated on: June 28,2024

Study could explain link between high-cholesterol diet and colon cancer

by University of California, Los AngelesA pale-blue stain shows stem cells multiplying in a mouse's intestine. Credit: Tontonoz lab/UCLANew UCLA research could help explain the link between a

Updated on:June 28,2024

Fred Hutch researchers engineer complex immunotherapy that may target relapsing leukemia

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterDr. Marie Bleakley, a pediatric oncologist and researcher at Fred Hutch, is advancing a new approach to genetically engineer T cells. Credit: Fred HutchOc

Updated on: March 06,2024

Fred Hutch researchers engineer complex immunotherapy that may target relapsing leukemia

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterDr. Marie Bleakley, a pediatric oncologist and researcher at Fred Hutch, is advancing a new approach to genetically engineer T cells. Credit: Fred HutchOc

Updated on:March 06,2024

Study shows improved outcomes in hospitals accredited for rectal cancer surgery

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHospitals accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) demonstrate

Updated on: March 30,2024

Study shows improved outcomes in hospitals accredited for rectal cancer surgery

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHospitals accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) demonstrate

Updated on:March 30,2024

Genome offers clues to esophageal cancer disparity

by University of MichiganEsophagus graphic. Credit: Michigan MedicineA change in the genome of Caucasians could explain much-higher rates of the most common type of esophageal cancer in this popu

Updated on: March 06,2024

Genome offers clues to esophageal cancer disparity

by University of MichiganEsophagus graphic. Credit: Michigan MedicineA change in the genome of Caucasians could explain much-higher rates of the most common type of esophageal cancer in this popu

Updated on:March 06,2024

Genetically engineered bacteria can detect cancer cells in a world-first experiment

by Dan Worthley,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs medical technology advances, many diseases could be detected, prevented and cured with cells, rather than pills.This branch of medici

Updated on: February 18,2024

Genetically engineered bacteria can detect cancer cells in a world-first experiment

by Dan Worthley,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs medical technology advances, many diseases could be detected, prevented and cured with cells, rather than pills.This branch of medici

Updated on:February 18,2024

Genomic sequencing panels to personalize cancer treatment beneficial in only 5% of the patients, finds study

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreThe use of these panels following the recommended clinical criteria increases the efficacy of treatments and patient survival. Credit: underbau / CNI

Updated on: January 23,2024

Genomic sequencing panels to personalize cancer treatment beneficial in only 5% of the patients, finds study

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreThe use of these panels following the recommended clinical criteria increases the efficacy of treatments and patient survival. Credit: underbau / CNI

Updated on:January 23,2024

Prevalence of routine breast cancer screening practices among migrant-Australian women

by University of Western SydneyCredit: University of Western SydneyDespite increased awareness of the prevalence of breast cancer and importance of early detection, a Western Sydney University st

Updated on: March 08,2024

Prevalence of routine breast cancer screening practices among migrant-Australian women

by University of Western SydneyCredit: University of Western SydneyDespite increased awareness of the prevalence of breast cancer and importance of early detection, a Western Sydney University st

Updated on:March 08,2024