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Novel AI tools tackle soft tissue sarcomas, identify new treatment strategies

Novel AI tools tackle soft tissue sarcomas, identify new treatment strategies

byStanford University Medical CenterA machine-learning framework for large-scale identification and validation of sarcoma cell states and ecosystems. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI:

Novel AI tools tackle soft tissue sarcomas, identify new treatment strategies

byStanford University Medical CenterA machine-learning framework for large-scale identification and validation of sarcoma cell states and ecosystems. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI:
Study shines light on impact of environment on neurocognitive outcomes in survivors of pediatric brain tumors

Study shines light on impact of environment on neurocognitive outcomes in survivors of pediatric brain tumors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo gain a clearer understanding of the differences between childhood cancer patients when it comes to the impact of ra

Study shines light on impact of environment on neurocognitive outcomes in survivors of pediatric brain tumors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo gain a clearer understanding of the differences between childhood cancer patients when it comes to the impact of ra
New research casts doubt on role of fungus in driving pancreatic cancer

New research casts doubt on role of fungus in driving pancreatic cancer

byDuke University Medical CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainFour years ago, a report that a common species of fungu

New research casts doubt on role of fungus in driving pancreatic cancer

byDuke University Medical CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainFour years ago, a report that a common species of fungu
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
Researchers find possible cause for chemoresistance in bowel cancer

Researchers find possible cause for chemoresistance in bowel cancer

by Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-WittenbergAnalysis of IGF2BP2 targets in tumor and metastatic CRC tissues. A, B Cumulative plot of gene expression (log2 fold change) in primary (A) and metastatic (

Researchers find possible cause for chemoresistance in bowel cancer

by Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-WittenbergAnalysis of IGF2BP2 targets in tumor and metastatic CRC tissues. A, B Cumulative plot of gene expression (log2 fold change) in primary (A) and metastatic (
Research reveals promising new combination treatment for bladder cancer patients

Research reveals promising new combination treatment for bladder cancer patients

by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: OpenStax College, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsResearchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) shared a promising treatment

Research reveals promising new combination treatment for bladder cancer patients

by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCredit: OpenStax College, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsResearchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) shared a promising treatment
Investigators find disparities in mesothelioma survival due to social determinants, limited access

Investigators find disparities in mesothelioma survival due to social determinants, limited access

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTreatment outcomes for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare cancer commonly known as mesothelioma, are often af

Investigators find disparities in mesothelioma survival due to social determinants, limited access

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTreatment outcomes for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare cancer commonly known as mesothelioma, are often af
Researchers identify immune cell that helps kill bladder cancer tumors

Researchers identify immune cell that helps kill bladder cancer tumors

by The Mount Sinai HospitalMyeloid immune cells alongsidered blood cells in an electron micrograph of human blood. Credit: National Cancer InstituteMount Sinai researchers have made two imp

Researchers identify immune cell that helps kill bladder cancer tumors

by The Mount Sinai HospitalMyeloid immune cells alongsidered blood cells in an electron micrograph of human blood. Credit: National Cancer InstituteMount Sinai researchers have made two imp
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
Placebo pill eases cancer-related fatigue in study

Placebo pill eases cancer-related fatigue in study

by Alan MozesPatients with advanced cancer often suffer crippling fatigue, but there has been little in the way of relief for them as they battle their disease.Now, a new investigation may have landed

Placebo pill eases cancer-related fatigue in study

by Alan MozesPatients with advanced cancer often suffer crippling fatigue, but there has been little in the way of relief for them as they battle their disease.Now, a new investigation may have landed
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
Swapping meat for 'mycoprotein' may protect against bowel cancer

Swapping meat for 'mycoprotein' may protect against bowel cancer

by Northumbria UniversityVegetarian chilli con carne made with Quorn mycoprotein. Credit: QuornResearchers from Northumbria University have found that swapping red and processed meat for Quorn&#3

Swapping meat for 'mycoprotein' may protect against bowel cancer

by Northumbria UniversityVegetarian chilli con carne made with Quorn mycoprotein. Credit: QuornResearchers from Northumbria University have found that swapping red and processed meat for Quorn&#3