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How a new breast cancer biomarker could help patients identify best treatment options

How a new breast cancer biomarker could help patients identify best treatment options

by Dong-Xu Liu,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAccording to the latestGLOBOCAN cancer database, New Zealand's breast cancer incidence rate is among the highest in the world.

How a new breast cancer biomarker could help patients identify best treatment options

by Dong-Xu Liu,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAccording to the latestGLOBOCAN cancer database, New Zealand's breast cancer incidence rate is among the highest in the world.
Assay to ID anticancer reagents targeting fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase

Assay to ID anticancer reagents targeting fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase

by SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening)ALDOA catalyzes the reversible aldol cleavage of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate (F-1,6-BP) into D-Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (GAP) and dihydroxyacet

Assay to ID anticancer reagents targeting fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase

by SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening)ALDOA catalyzes the reversible aldol cleavage of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate (F-1,6-BP) into D-Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (GAP) and dihydroxyacet
Researchers identify markers of chemotherapy resistance and outcome in triple negative breast cancer

Researchers identify markers of chemotherapy resistance and outcome in triple negative breast cancer

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and clinicians at Washington Univer

Researchers identify markers of chemotherapy resistance and outcome in triple negative breast cancer

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and clinicians at Washington Univer
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
Investigators map genomic landscape of very rare cancer

Investigators map genomic landscape of very rare cancer

by Tom Wilemon,Vanderbilt UniversityKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA team of Vanderbilt researchers mapped out the genomic landscape of a metastatic malignant proliferating tr

Investigators map genomic landscape of very rare cancer

by Tom Wilemon,Vanderbilt UniversityKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA team of Vanderbilt researchers mapped out the genomic landscape of a metastatic malignant proliferating tr
New study presents evidence for 'tough conversations' around racism in access to cancer care

New study presents evidence for 'tough conversations' around racism in access to cancer care

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the November 2022 issue ofJNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkhas examined w

New study presents evidence for 'tough conversations' around racism in access to cancer care

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the November 2022 issue ofJNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkhas examined w
Researchers develop AI platform to rapidly identify optimal personalised drug combinations for myeloma patients

Researchers develop AI platform to rapidly identify optimal personalised drug combinations for myeloma patients

by National University of SingaporeA multidisciplinary team of researchers from NUShas developed an AI technology platform that could enable doctors to prescribe personalised treatments for

Researchers develop AI platform to rapidly identify optimal personalised drug combinations for myeloma patients

by National University of SingaporeA multidisciplinary team of researchers from NUShas developed an AI technology platform that could enable doctors to prescribe personalised treatments for
Experts boost activity of potential therapeutic target in triple-negative breast cancer

Experts boost activity of potential therapeutic target in triple-negative breast cancer

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLess than 20% of diagnosed breast cancers are designated "triple-negative," lacking three typ

Experts boost activity of potential therapeutic target in triple-negative breast cancer

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLess than 20% of diagnosed breast cancers are designated "triple-negative," lacking three typ
Researchers criticize study calling for expansion of genetic testing for breast cancer

Researchers criticize study calling for expansion of genetic testing for breast cancer

by University of CambridgeMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumour beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers at the Unive

Researchers criticize study calling for expansion of genetic testing for breast cancer

by University of CambridgeMicrograph showing a lymph node invaded by ductal breast carcinoma, with extension of the tumour beyond the lymph node. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers at the Unive
Fingertip-sized sensors to prevent skin cancer

Fingertip-sized sensors to prevent skin cancer

by FreshscienceNoushin is looking to trial her UV sensor in the field by 2022.Credit: Dr Leila KhanjaniBetween your morning commute, coffee break, playing with the kids, or mowing the lawn—how d

Fingertip-sized sensors to prevent skin cancer

by FreshscienceNoushin is looking to trial her UV sensor in the field by 2022.Credit: Dr Leila KhanjaniBetween your morning commute, coffee break, playing with the kids, or mowing the lawn—how d
Study reveals pathways for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

Study reveals pathways for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterScRNAseq of ICC/IDC-enriched and benign-enriched prostate. a Schematic of scRNAseq protocol of ICC/IDC-enriched and benign-enriched prostate. b Representati

Study reveals pathways for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterScRNAseq of ICC/IDC-enriched and benign-enriched prostate. a Schematic of scRNAseq protocol of ICC/IDC-enriched and benign-enriched prostate. b Representati
Ibrutinib and venetoclax combo effective as front-line therapy for select chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients

Ibrutinib and venetoclax combo effective as front-line therapy for select chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/Wikimedia/CC

Ibrutinib and venetoclax combo effective as front-line therapy for select chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/Wikimedia/CC