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Researchers identify the mutations that drive resistance to PI3K inhibitors in breast cancer, find they can be overcome

Researchers identify the mutations that drive resistance to PI3K inhibitors in breast cancer, find they can be overcome

by Mass General BrighamSecondary mutations in the PI3K/AKT pathway emerge during treatment with inavolisib and lead to acquired resistance. A-B, Droplet digital PCR analysis of serial ctDNA sampl

Researchers identify the mutations that drive resistance to PI3K inhibitors in breast cancer, find they can be overcome

by Mass General BrighamSecondary mutations in the PI3K/AKT pathway emerge during treatment with inavolisib and lead to acquired resistance. A-B, Droplet digital PCR analysis of serial ctDNA sampl
Research team identifies a potential strategy in fight against brain cancer

Research team identifies a potential strategy in fight against brain cancer

by Virginia TechA microscope image of brain cancer cells, a glioma tumor type known as anaplastic astrocytoma. Credit: Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists with the Virginia Tech Carilion Research I

Research team identifies a potential strategy in fight against brain cancer

by Virginia TechA microscope image of brain cancer cells, a glioma tumor type known as anaplastic astrocytoma. Credit: Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists with the Virginia Tech Carilion Research I
Quest for better pancreatic cancer tests gains insights from survivor's data

Quest for better pancreatic cancer tests gains insights from survivor's data

byFlinders UniversityCA19-9 and PSA serum levels. (A) CA19-9 and PSA levels from 15th May 2017 to 27th January 2023. (B) Simple linear regression of CA19-9 and PSA at all-time points. Credit:&nb

Quest for better pancreatic cancer tests gains insights from survivor's data

byFlinders UniversityCA19-9 and PSA serum levels. (A) CA19-9 and PSA levels from 15th May 2017 to 27th January 2023. (B) Simple linear regression of CA19-9 and PSA at all-time points. Credit:&nb
Researchers reveal key to targeting dormant cancer cells

Researchers reveal key to targeting dormant cancer cells

by Garvan Institute of Medical Research3D view of a growing cancer colony and a single dormant cancer cell attached to the inner lining of bone. Credit: Dr Michelle McDonaldAn international team

Researchers reveal key to targeting dormant cancer cells

by Garvan Institute of Medical Research3D view of a growing cancer colony and a single dormant cancer cell attached to the inner lining of bone. Credit: Dr Michelle McDonaldAn international team
Hindering melanoma metastasis with an FDA-approved drug

Hindering melanoma metastasis with an FDA-approved drug

by University of PennsylvaniaMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0For cancer to spread, it needs a hosp

Hindering melanoma metastasis with an FDA-approved drug

by University of PennsylvaniaMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0For cancer to spread, it needs a hosp
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
Exploring the role of artificial intelligence in early cancer detection

Exploring the role of artificial intelligence in early cancer detection

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: AI-generated imageTwo new review articles inAI in Precision Oncologyexplore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in early cancer dete

Exploring the role of artificial intelligence in early cancer detection

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: AI-generated imageTwo new review articles inAI in Precision Oncologyexplore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in early cancer dete
Biosensors for bladder cancer diagnosis

Biosensors for bladder cancer diagnosis

by University of BathCredit: AI-generated imageCancer constitutes one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. As early diagnosis is paramount to improved clinical outcome and survival, sens

Biosensors for bladder cancer diagnosis

by University of BathCredit: AI-generated imageCancer constitutes one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. As early diagnosis is paramount to improved clinical outcome and survival, sens
Elegant antibody nanoparticles override immunological tolerance of tumors

Elegant antibody nanoparticles override immunological tolerance of tumors

by Chinese Academy of SciencesSchematic illustration of the engineered antibody nanoparticle for robust cancer immunotherapy. Credit: WANG DanggeImmune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy using the

Elegant antibody nanoparticles override immunological tolerance of tumors

by Chinese Academy of SciencesSchematic illustration of the engineered antibody nanoparticle for robust cancer immunotherapy. Credit: WANG DanggeImmune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy using the
Researchers pursue blood test for colorectal cancer

Researchers pursue blood test for colorectal cancer

by West Virginia UniversityBonnie's Bus is a mobile mammography unit that the WVU Cancer Institute uses to conduct breast cancer screenings across West Virginia, even in rural counties that a

Researchers pursue blood test for colorectal cancer

by West Virginia UniversityBonnie's Bus is a mobile mammography unit that the WVU Cancer Institute uses to conduct breast cancer screenings across West Virginia, even in rural counties that a
Researchers identify novel gene networks associated with aggressive type of breast cancer

Researchers identify novel gene networks associated with aggressive type of breast cancer

by Savannah Williamson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyGene enrichment for select Basal-like network modules. Network diagram for eight nonconserved Basal-like modules that include OS genes. Node

Researchers identify novel gene networks associated with aggressive type of breast cancer

by Savannah Williamson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyGene enrichment for select Basal-like network modules. Network diagram for eight nonconserved Basal-like modules that include OS genes. Node
Researchers develop modular approach to engineering immune cells

Researchers develop modular approach to engineering immune cells

by Bara Badwan,Yale UniversityCredit: stock.adobe.comYale researchers have developed a new way to efficiently engineer immune cells, an advance which enhances the ability to fend off cancer and

Researchers develop modular approach to engineering immune cells

by Bara Badwan,Yale UniversityCredit: stock.adobe.comYale researchers have developed a new way to efficiently engineer immune cells, an advance which enhances the ability to fend off cancer and