Probing RNA epigenetics and chromatin structures to predict drug resistance in leukemia

by University of Chicago Medical Center5-AZA-sensitive and 5-AZA-resistant leukemia cells have distinctly different chromatin structures. Credit: Jason ChengDrug resistance is a major obstacle to

Updated on: March 09,2024

Probing RNA epigenetics and chromatin structures to predict drug resistance in leukemia

by University of Chicago Medical Center5-AZA-sensitive and 5-AZA-resistant leukemia cells have distinctly different chromatin structures. Credit: Jason ChengDrug resistance is a major obstacle to

Updated on:March 09,2024

Researchers key to advance care planning with cancer clinical trial patients

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingConnie M. Ulrich, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Lillian S. Brunner Chair in Medical and Surgical Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (P

Updated on: June 15,2024

Researchers key to advance care planning with cancer clinical trial patients

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingConnie M. Ulrich, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Lillian S. Brunner Chair in Medical and Surgical Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (P

Updated on:June 15,2024

Researchers find bacteria tied to esophageal cancer

by NYU Langone HealthKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHResearchers at NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center report that at least three kinds of bacteria in the mouths

Updated on: June 15,2024

Researchers find bacteria tied to esophageal cancer

by NYU Langone HealthKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHResearchers at NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center report that at least three kinds of bacteria in the mouths

Updated on:June 15,2024

Tumor mutations may predict response to immunotherapy

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineMismatch repair deficiency refers to a characteristic of some cancer cells that create a large number of mutations, or changes, in certain genes when

Updated on: April 07,2024

Tumor mutations may predict response to immunotherapy

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineMismatch repair deficiency refers to a characteristic of some cancer cells that create a large number of mutations, or changes, in certain genes when

Updated on:April 07,2024

Glioma subtypes determine how the dangerous tumors spread, evade anti-angiogenic treatment

by Massachusetts General HospitalTumorous glial cells, labeled in green, have overtaken most of an adult fly brain. Glial cell nuclei are shown in red. Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Renee Read, Salk In

Updated on: March 01,2024

Glioma subtypes determine how the dangerous tumors spread, evade anti-angiogenic treatment

by Massachusetts General HospitalTumorous glial cells, labeled in green, have overtaken most of an adult fly brain. Glial cell nuclei are shown in red. Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Renee Read, Salk In

Updated on:March 01,2024

Next milestone in the treatment of liver tumors and acute and chronic liver diseases

by Bianca Hermle, Universitätsklinikum TübingenGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.02.023The results of a Tübingen-led study raise hope that a newly developed d

Updated on: March 20,2024

Next milestone in the treatment of liver tumors and acute and chronic liver diseases

by Bianca Hermle, Universitätsklinikum TübingenGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.02.023The results of a Tübingen-led study raise hope that a newly developed d

Updated on:March 20,2024

Zika virus could help combat brain cancer

by FAPESPStudy by Brazilian researchers shows infection by Zika caused death of cells from glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive kind of malignant brain tumor in adults . Credit: cytopathi

Updated on: March 01,2024

Zika virus could help combat brain cancer

by FAPESPStudy by Brazilian researchers shows infection by Zika caused death of cells from glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive kind of malignant brain tumor in adults . Credit: cytopathi

Updated on:March 01,2024

Discovery could lead to new drugs to block protein that fuels bowel cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchUsing cryo-electron microscopy, researchers obtained a detailed map (shown in orange) of the chain-like tankyrase structure. By interpreting this map and reconstruc

Updated on: February 23,2024

Discovery could lead to new drugs to block protein that fuels bowel cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchUsing cryo-electron microscopy, researchers obtained a detailed map (shown in orange) of the chain-like tankyrase structure. By interpreting this map and reconstruc

Updated on:February 23,2024

New precision therapy for bile duct cancer extends patients' lives

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new personalized cancer treatment can radically improve the outlook for some patients with bile duct cancer, finds an international

Updated on: January 12,2024

New precision therapy for bile duct cancer extends patients' lives

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new personalized cancer treatment can radically improve the outlook for some patients with bile duct cancer, finds an international

Updated on:January 12,2024

Study outlines targeted treatment option for aggressive breast cancer

by University of MarylandMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainNew findings put forth by the University of Maryland Fischell Department

Updated on: March 01,2024

Study outlines targeted treatment option for aggressive breast cancer

by University of MarylandMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainNew findings put forth by the University of Maryland Fischell Department

Updated on:March 01,2024

Hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy new acceptable practice standard based on NRG Oncology trial findings

by NRG OncologyResults from the Phase III NRG Oncology NRG-GU003 clinical trial comparing hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy (HYPORT) to conventionally fractioned post-prostatectomy radiot

Updated on: March 30,2024

Hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy new acceptable practice standard based on NRG Oncology trial findings

by NRG OncologyResults from the Phase III NRG Oncology NRG-GU003 clinical trial comparing hypofractioned post-prostatectomy radiotherapy (HYPORT) to conventionally fractioned post-prostatectomy radiot

Updated on:March 30,2024

Suicide risk more than quadruples for people with cancer

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with cancer are more than four times more likely to commit suicide than people without cancer, according to Penn State College of M

Updated on: March 06,2024

Suicide risk more than quadruples for people with cancer

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with cancer are more than four times more likely to commit suicide than people without cancer, according to Penn State College of M

Updated on:March 06,2024