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

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

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
Studies give new insights on immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced NSCLC

Studies give new insights on immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced NSCLC

by European Society for Medical OncologyTwo studies to be reported at ELCC 2019 provide new insights on the efficacy and safety of immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced non-small-cell l

Studies give new insights on immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced NSCLC

by European Society for Medical OncologyTwo studies to be reported at ELCC 2019 provide new insights on the efficacy and safety of immunotherapy in elderly patients with advanced non-small-cell l
Study suggests tumor mutational load may be useful metric to predict response to checkpoint-inhibitor immunotherapy

Study suggests tumor mutational load may be useful metric to predict response to checkpoint-inhibitor immunotherapy

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA large team of researchers affiliated with Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medical Center and Columbia University Medical Center has

Study suggests tumor mutational load may be useful metric to predict response to checkpoint-inhibitor immunotherapy

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA large team of researchers affiliated with Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medical Center and Columbia University Medical Center has
Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer, finds study

Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer, finds study

byUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100852A new study published in the journalCell Reports Medic

Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer, finds study

byUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100852A new study published in the journalCell Reports Medic
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
Tumor resistance is promoted by anti-cancer protein

Tumor resistance is promoted by anti-cancer protein

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: CC0 Public DomainLack of oxygen, or hypoxia, is a biological stressor that occurs under various conditions such as wound healing and stroke. To rescue the

Tumor resistance is promoted by anti-cancer protein

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: CC0 Public DomainLack of oxygen, or hypoxia, is a biological stressor that occurs under various conditions such as wound healing and stroke. To rescue the
Researchers key to advance care planning with cancer clinical trial patients

Researchers key to advance care planning with cancer clinical trial patients

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingConnie M. Ulrich, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Lillian S. Brunner Chair in Medical and Surgical Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (P

Researchers key to advance care planning with cancer clinical trial patients

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingConnie M. Ulrich, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Lillian S. Brunner Chair in Medical and Surgical Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (P
Artificial intelligence-aided colonoscopy does not increase cancer detection

Artificial intelligence-aided colonoscopy does not increase cancer detection

by Elana GotkineAdenoma and polyp detection rates (ADR/PDR) are lower with use of artificial intelligence-aided colonoscopy (AIAC), according to a study published in the November issue ofThe&nbs

Artificial intelligence-aided colonoscopy does not increase cancer detection

by Elana GotkineAdenoma and polyp detection rates (ADR/PDR) are lower with use of artificial intelligence-aided colonoscopy (AIAC), according to a study published in the November issue ofThe&nbs
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
Research reveals how breast cancer gene mutations may impact cell communication

Research reveals how breast cancer gene mutations may impact cell communication

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew Cleveland Clinic research reveals how BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations may impact cell communication in breast tissue, furthering the underst

Research reveals how breast cancer gene mutations may impact cell communication

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew Cleveland Clinic research reveals how BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations may impact cell communication in breast tissue, furthering the underst
Researchers characterize mechanism of action of CAR T cells

Researchers characterize mechanism of action of CAR T cells

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDThe sci

Researchers characterize mechanism of action of CAR T cells

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDThe sci