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A novel method to better predict the outgrowth of ductal carcinoma in situ

A novel method to better predict the outgrowth of ductal carcinoma in situ

by Netherlands Cancer InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.04.002An international team of researchers led by the Netherlands Cancer Institu

A novel method to better predict the outgrowth of ductal carcinoma in situ

by Netherlands Cancer InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.04.002An international team of researchers led by the Netherlands Cancer Institu
Two drugs are better than one in fight against leukaemia

Two drugs are better than one in fight against leukaemia

by FreshscienceDr Laura Eadie at work in the SAHMRI Leukaemia Research Laboratory. Credit: SAHMRIAdelaide scientists have devised a way to enhance the effectiveness of a patient's leukaemia treatm

Two drugs are better than one in fight against leukaemia

by FreshscienceDr Laura Eadie at work in the SAHMRI Leukaemia Research Laboratory. Credit: SAHMRIAdelaide scientists have devised a way to enhance the effectiveness of a patient's leukaemia treatm
Enzyme inhibition promotes bone formation and curbs the development of bone metastases, study finds

Enzyme inhibition promotes bone formation and curbs the development of bone metastases, study finds

byGerman Cancer Research CenterNegative regulation of bone formation by TAM receptor MERTK.amRNA expression analysis of TAM receptor familyMertk,Tyro3,Axl,Gas

Enzyme inhibition promotes bone formation and curbs the development of bone metastases, study finds

byGerman Cancer Research CenterNegative regulation of bone formation by TAM receptor MERTK.amRNA expression analysis of TAM receptor familyMertk,Tyro3,Axl,Gas
Drug that blocks blood vessel growth could treat rare sarcomas

Drug that blocks blood vessel growth could treat rare sarcomas

by Institute of Cancer ResearchImage: Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma. Credit: Michael Bonert.Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0An experimental targeted drug could treat a rare type of cancer usually affecti

Drug that blocks blood vessel growth could treat rare sarcomas

by Institute of Cancer ResearchImage: Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma. Credit: Michael Bonert.Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0An experimental targeted drug could treat a rare type of cancer usually affecti
New study brings personalized immunotherapy prescriptions a step closer

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

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
With vibrator used in cell phones, researchers develop 3D tumor spheroids to screen for anti-cancer drugs

With vibrator used in cell phones, researchers develop 3D tumor spheroids to screen for anti-cancer drugs

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit:Device(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.device.2024.100255Depending on their location, cancer cells within a three-dimensional (3D) tumor structure can have

With vibrator used in cell phones, researchers develop 3D tumor spheroids to screen for anti-cancer drugs

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit:Device(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.device.2024.100255Depending on their location, cancer cells within a three-dimensional (3D) tumor structure can have
Experts boost activity of potential therapeutic target in triple-negative breast cancer

Experts boost activity of potential therapeutic target in triple-negative breast cancer

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLess than 20% of diagnosed breast cancers are designated "triple-negative," lacking three typ

Experts boost activity of potential therapeutic target in triple-negative breast cancer

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLess than 20% of diagnosed breast cancers are designated "triple-negative," lacking three typ
Shortage of vital children's cancer drug stirs fear and outrage

Shortage of vital children's cancer drug stirs fear and outrage

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainA critical shortage of a chemotherapy used to treat most childhood cancers has galvanized oncologists and parents of sick children.The U.S.medical com

Shortage of vital children's cancer drug stirs fear and outrage

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainA critical shortage of a chemotherapy used to treat most childhood cancers has galvanized oncologists and parents of sick children.The U.S.medical com
Research examines how to stay on task

Research examines how to stay on task

by University of Texas at ArlingtonTask paradigm visual for a single trial on the four-choice reaction time task. Credit:Attention, Perception, & Psychophysics(2023). DOI: 10.3758

Research examines how to stay on task

by University of Texas at ArlingtonTask paradigm visual for a single trial on the four-choice reaction time task. Credit:Attention, Perception, & Psychophysics(2023). DOI: 10.3758
Fred Hutch researchers engineer complex immunotherapy that may target relapsing leukemia

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

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
An unexpected journey reveals a potent way to attack tumors

An unexpected journey reveals a potent way to attack tumors

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonSenescence inducer CuSO4, which causes ER stress, activates NKp46- and NKG2D-dependent NK killing, but 4-PBA, which induces senescence without ER

An unexpected journey reveals a potent way to attack tumors

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonSenescence inducer CuSO4, which causes ER stress, activates NKp46- and NKG2D-dependent NK killing, but 4-PBA, which induces senescence without ER
Researchers unravel novel mechanism by which tumors grow resistant to radiotherapy

Researchers unravel novel mechanism by which tumors grow resistant to radiotherapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchRalph Weichselbaum is the co-director of the Ludwig Center at Chicago. Credit: Ludwig Cancer ResearchA Ludwig Cancer Research study has uncovered a key mech

Researchers unravel novel mechanism by which tumors grow resistant to radiotherapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchRalph Weichselbaum is the co-director of the Ludwig Center at Chicago. Credit: Ludwig Cancer ResearchA Ludwig Cancer Research study has uncovered a key mech