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A code for reprogramming immune sentinels

A code for reprogramming immune sentinels

by Lund UniversityArtistic rendering of the surface of a human dendritic cell illustrating sheet-like processes that fold back onto the membrane surface. Credit: National Institutes of Health (NI

A code for reprogramming immune sentinels

by Lund UniversityArtistic rendering of the surface of a human dendritic cell illustrating sheet-like processes that fold back onto the membrane surface. Credit: National Institutes of Health (NI
Study confirms protein as potential cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer

Study confirms protein as potential cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers at The University of Texa

Study confirms protein as potential cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearchers at The University of Texa
Lymphoma patients at high risk of infections after diagnosis

Lymphoma patients at high risk of infections after diagnosis

byUppsala UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:HemaSphere(2024). DOI: 10.1002/hem3.121Every year, around 100 people are affected by mantle cell lymphoma. A study at Uppsala Universit

Lymphoma patients at high risk of infections after diagnosis

byUppsala UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:HemaSphere(2024). DOI: 10.1002/hem3.121Every year, around 100 people are affected by mantle cell lymphoma. A study at Uppsala Universit
Study: Fat cells play key role in dangerous transformation of melanoma

Study: Fat cells play key role in dangerous transformation of melanoma

by Tel Aviv UniversityNano-vaccine mechanism of action: following injection, the nano-vaccine internalizes into immune cells, leading to activation of T cells to recognize and attack melanoma. Cr

Study: Fat cells play key role in dangerous transformation of melanoma

by Tel Aviv UniversityNano-vaccine mechanism of action: following injection, the nano-vaccine internalizes into immune cells, leading to activation of T cells to recognize and attack melanoma. Cr
Study shows importance of quality of life scores as prognostic factors in cancer patients

Study shows importance of quality of life scores as prognostic factors in cancer patients

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainCancer patients own reporting of their quality of life can be important in predicting the outcome of their

Study shows importance of quality of life scores as prognostic factors in cancer patients

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainCancer patients own reporting of their quality of life can be important in predicting the outcome of their
New study reveals real risk of breast cancer if you have BRCA gene mutation

New study reveals real risk of breast cancer if you have BRCA gene mutation

by Aisling Hegarty and Leonie Young,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn 2013, actress Angelina Jolie wrote an op-ed where she revealed she'd undergone a double mastectomy. Although

New study reveals real risk of breast cancer if you have BRCA gene mutation

by Aisling Hegarty and Leonie Young,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn 2013, actress Angelina Jolie wrote an op-ed where she revealed she'd undergone a double mastectomy. Although
Opinion: The urgent need to secure the future of the 'post-pandemic child'

Opinion: The urgent need to secure the future of the 'post-pandemic child'

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn 2028, it will be eight years since COVID-19 was first detected in Australia. Today's post-pandemic child will be a teenager, facing a

Opinion: The urgent need to secure the future of the 'post-pandemic child'

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn 2028, it will be eight years since COVID-19 was first detected in Australia. Today's post-pandemic child will be a teenager, facing a
Genomic variants study points to improved detection of thyroid cancer

Genomic variants study points to improved detection of thyroid cancer

by Gabrielle Giroday,University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Sinai Health and the University of Toronto have gleaned new insights into how thyroid cancer could be

Genomic variants study points to improved detection of thyroid cancer

by Gabrielle Giroday,University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Sinai Health and the University of Toronto have gleaned new insights into how thyroid cancer could be
Researchers examine role of fluid flow in ovarian cancer progression

Researchers examine role of fluid flow in ovarian cancer progression

by Virginia TechAfter multiple rounds of fluid shear stress exposure, human cells in the study began to form tumor-like structures known as spheroids (pictured). Spheroids are indicative of aggre

Researchers examine role of fluid flow in ovarian cancer progression

by Virginia TechAfter multiple rounds of fluid shear stress exposure, human cells in the study began to form tumor-like structures known as spheroids (pictured). Spheroids are indicative of aggre
Polybrominated diphenyl ether linked to increased risk for cancer mortality

Polybrominated diphenyl ether linked to increased risk for cancer mortality

by Elana GotkinePolybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) exposure is associated with an increased risk for cancer mortality, according to a studypublishedinJAMA Network Open.Buyun Liu, M

Polybrominated diphenyl ether linked to increased risk for cancer mortality

by Elana GotkinePolybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) exposure is associated with an increased risk for cancer mortality, according to a studypublishedinJAMA Network Open.Buyun Liu, M
Deaths from advanced lung cancer have dropped significantly since immunotherapy became standard-of-care

Deaths from advanced lung cancer have dropped significantly since immunotherapy became standard-of-care

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince the first immunotherapy drug to boost the body's immune response against advanced lung cancer was introduced in the United States in 2015, surv

Deaths from advanced lung cancer have dropped significantly since immunotherapy became standard-of-care

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince the first immunotherapy drug to boost the body's immune response against advanced lung cancer was introduced in the United States in 2015, surv
No 'smoking gun' mental health harm from internet: Study

No 'smoking gun' mental health harm from internet: Study

by University of OxfordCredit: CC0 Public DomainLinks between internet adoption and psychological well-being are small at most, despite popular assumptions about the negative psychological effect

No 'smoking gun' mental health harm from internet: Study

by University of OxfordCredit: CC0 Public DomainLinks between internet adoption and psychological well-being are small at most, despite popular assumptions about the negative psychological effect