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Researcher looks at molecular changes for clues to disparities in breast cancer outcomes

Researcher looks at molecular changes for clues to disparities in breast cancer outcomes

by Medical University of South CarolinaPeggi Angel, Ph.D., is in looking at how socioeconomic stressors may influence metabolic processes that could in turn create a "tumor permissive"

Researcher looks at molecular changes for clues to disparities in breast cancer outcomes

by Medical University of South CarolinaPeggi Angel, Ph.D., is in looking at how socioeconomic stressors may influence metabolic processes that could in turn create a "tumor permissive"
'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists in Cambridge and London have developed a catalogue of DNA mutation 'fingerprints' that could help doctors pinpoint the enviro

'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists in Cambridge and London have developed a catalogue of DNA mutation 'fingerprints' that could help doctors pinpoint the enviro
Ancient viruses could help kill cancers

Ancient viruses could help kill cancers

by The Francis Crick InstituteHeatmap showing expression of melanoma-specific transcripts across a range of cancer types. The three columns with high expression are from melanoma samples. Credit:

Ancient viruses could help kill cancers

by The Francis Crick InstituteHeatmap showing expression of melanoma-specific transcripts across a range of cancer types. The three columns with high expression are from melanoma samples. Credit:
Synthetic molecule proves able to mitigate heart failure in translational study

Synthetic molecule proves able to mitigate heart failure in translational study

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe vicious cycle of heart failure (HF). (i) Impaired aldehyde metabolism by aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2); (ii) accumulation of 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE), a re

Synthetic molecule proves able to mitigate heart failure in translational study

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe vicious cycle of heart failure (HF). (i) Impaired aldehyde metabolism by aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2); (ii) accumulation of 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE), a re
Skin cancer-related mutations higher in the UK than Singapore, new study shows

Skin cancer-related mutations higher in the UK than Singapore, new study shows

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA representation of protein-altering mutations in 1 square centimeter of skin from donors of the UK and Singapore. The UK square contains many more circles. Cred

Skin cancer-related mutations higher in the UK than Singapore, new study shows

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA representation of protein-altering mutations in 1 square centimeter of skin from donors of the UK and Singapore. The UK square contains many more circles. Cred
Researcher explores new treatment for advanced biliary tract cancers

Researcher explores new treatment for advanced biliary tract cancers

by Blair Willis,University of ArizonaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new treatment that may extend survival for patients with advanced biliary tract cancers—who typically face a grim outlook with ave

Researcher explores new treatment for advanced biliary tract cancers

by Blair Willis,University of ArizonaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new treatment that may extend survival for patients with advanced biliary tract cancers—who typically face a grim outlook with ave
Researchers create novel compound targeting melanoma cells

Researchers create novel compound targeting melanoma cells

by Boston University School of MedicineMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0An international team of re

Researchers create novel compound targeting melanoma cells

by Boston University School of MedicineMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0An international team of re
Intraventricular immunovirotherapy: A translational step forward

Intraventricular immunovirotherapy: A translational step forward

by Impact JournalsPutative mechanisms of toxicity. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28343A new research perspective titled "Intraventricular immunovirotherapy; a tran

Intraventricular immunovirotherapy: A translational step forward

by Impact JournalsPutative mechanisms of toxicity. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28343A new research perspective titled "Intraventricular immunovirotherapy; a tran
Phobic anxiety is linked to sexuality issues in women who are breast cancer survivors

Phobic anxiety is linked to sexuality issues in women who are breast cancer survivors

by University of CórdobaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study carried out by a research team made up of researchers from the University of Cordoba, the Maimonides Institute of Biomedical Research (in Spani

Phobic anxiety is linked to sexuality issues in women who are breast cancer survivors

by University of CórdobaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study carried out by a research team made up of researchers from the University of Cordoba, the Maimonides Institute of Biomedical Research (in Spani
Care at high-volume radiation treatment centers tied to higher survival

Care at high-volume radiation treatment centers tied to higher survival

by Lori SolomonAmong men with very high-risk prostate cancer, higher radiation facility case volume is independently associated with longer overall survival, according to a study published online Aug.

Care at high-volume radiation treatment centers tied to higher survival

by Lori SolomonAmong men with very high-risk prostate cancer, higher radiation facility case volume is independently associated with longer overall survival, according to a study published online Aug.
Second primary malignancies represent small proportion of adverse events after CAR T-cell therapy

Second primary malignancies represent small proportion of adverse events after CAR T-cell therapy

by Elana GotkineSecond primary malignancies (SPMs) represent a small proportion of adverse events (AEs) reported by patients receiving chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T-cell) therapy, according

Second primary malignancies represent small proportion of adverse events after CAR T-cell therapy

by Elana GotkineSecond primary malignancies (SPMs) represent a small proportion of adverse events (AEs) reported by patients receiving chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T-cell) therapy, according
High levels of depression found among Canadian older adults with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic

High levels of depression found among Canadian older adults with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults who have had cancer had a high risk of experiencing symptoms of depression during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic

High levels of depression found among Canadian older adults with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults who have had cancer had a high risk of experiencing symptoms of depression during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic