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Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, study finds

Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, study finds

by Yoni Ashar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people with chronic back pain naturally think their pain is caused by injuries or other problems in the body such as arthritis

Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, study finds

by Yoni Ashar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people with chronic back pain naturally think their pain is caused by injuries or other problems in the body such as arthritis
New molecule reduces the aggressiveness of pediatric cancer

New molecule reduces the aggressiveness of pediatric cancer

by André Julião,FAPESPA microRNA inhibitor identified by researchers at the FAPESP-supported Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center reduced the sizes of aggressive tumors and improved

New molecule reduces the aggressiveness of pediatric cancer

by André Julião,FAPESPA microRNA inhibitor identified by researchers at the FAPESP-supported Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center reduced the sizes of aggressive tumors and improved
Researchers study how altered protein degradation contributes to the development of tumors

Researchers study how altered protein degradation contributes to the development of tumors

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)To ensure adequate levels of proteins in the cell, a strict quality control system is responsible for tagging the proteins with ubiquitin f

Researchers study how altered protein degradation contributes to the development of tumors

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)To ensure adequate levels of proteins in the cell, a strict quality control system is responsible for tagging the proteins with ubiquitin f
Even light alcohol consumption linked to higher cancer risk in Japan

Even light alcohol consumption linked to higher cancer risk in Japan

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study conducted in Japan, even light to moderate alcohol consumption was associated with elevated cancer risks. In the study published early online inC

Even light alcohol consumption linked to higher cancer risk in Japan

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study conducted in Japan, even light to moderate alcohol consumption was associated with elevated cancer risks. In the study published early online inC
Researchers identify hallmarks to improving pancreatic cancer therapy

Researchers identify hallmarks to improving pancreatic cancer therapy

by University of California, IrvineInitiation and progression of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) forms from the exocrine tissue of the pancreas. Acinar and ductal cells

Researchers identify hallmarks to improving pancreatic cancer therapy

by University of California, IrvineInitiation and progression of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) forms from the exocrine tissue of the pancreas. Acinar and ductal cells
Metformin for rare skin cancer treatment: Research shows drug's unique ability to impact immune pathways

Metformin for rare skin cancer treatment: Research shows drug's unique ability to impact immune pathways

by Tsinghua University PressThis schematic illustrates the process of developing patient-derived skin tumor organoids from Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP). The workflow includes organoid cultur

Metformin for rare skin cancer treatment: Research shows drug's unique ability to impact immune pathways

by Tsinghua University PressThis schematic illustrates the process of developing patient-derived skin tumor organoids from Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP). The workflow includes organoid cultur
Breakdown of normal 3-D shape of DNA allows harmful interactions of genes in rare form of gastrointestinal stromal tumor

Breakdown of normal 3-D shape of DNA allows harmful interactions of genes in rare form of gastrointestinal stromal tumor

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost cases of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), a type of soft-tissue cancer (sarcoma), are caused by mutations in genes that can be

Breakdown of normal 3-D shape of DNA allows harmful interactions of genes in rare form of gastrointestinal stromal tumor

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost cases of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), a type of soft-tissue cancer (sarcoma), are caused by mutations in genes that can be
New drug combination shows promise for small cell lung cancer

New drug combination shows promise for small cell lung cancer

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalATR expression and the antitumor effect of ATRi in SCLC. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado4618Researchers at the Icahn School of Medici

New drug combination shows promise for small cell lung cancer

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalATR expression and the antitumor effect of ATRi in SCLC. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado4618Researchers at the Icahn School of Medici
New screening tool to explore mechanisms behind cancer, autoimmunity and neurodegeneration

New screening tool to explore mechanisms behind cancer, autoimmunity and neurodegeneration

by Jelena Pupavac,Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA single-cell base editor screen tiling acrossJAK1is improved by coupling genotype with transcriptome.aUMAP of LoF and no

New screening tool to explore mechanisms behind cancer, autoimmunity and neurodegeneration

by Jelena Pupavac,Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA single-cell base editor screen tiling acrossJAK1is improved by coupling genotype with transcriptome.aUMAP of LoF and no
Long-term conditions could delay lung cancer diagnosis, new study finds

Long-term conditions could delay lung cancer diagnosis, new study finds

byUniversity of SussexMedian diagnostic interval by number of AE and CD conditions. Credit:British Journal of Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41416-024-02824-2A new study from researcher

Long-term conditions could delay lung cancer diagnosis, new study finds

byUniversity of SussexMedian diagnostic interval by number of AE and CD conditions. Credit:British Journal of Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41416-024-02824-2A new study from researcher
Combined breast and gynecologic surgery: Study says not so fast

Combined breast and gynecologic surgery: Study says not so fast

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusSarah Tevis, MD. Credit: University of ColoradoBreast cancer patients and women undergoing cancer-preventive breast surgeries may consider combining the

Combined breast and gynecologic surgery: Study says not so fast

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusSarah Tevis, MD. Credit: University of ColoradoBreast cancer patients and women undergoing cancer-preventive breast surgeries may consider combining the
Researchers develop new technology for early detection of precancerous cervical lesions

Researchers develop new technology for early detection of precancerous cervical lesions

by Zhao Weiwei, Cui Qianwen,Chinese Academy of SciencesNew technology developed for early detection of cervical precancerous lesions. Credit: Cui QianwenProfessor Yang Wulin's research group

Researchers develop new technology for early detection of precancerous cervical lesions

by Zhao Weiwei, Cui Qianwen,Chinese Academy of SciencesNew technology developed for early detection of cervical precancerous lesions. Credit: Cui QianwenProfessor Yang Wulin's research group