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Autism-associated gene appears to alter brain cell identity in the hippocampus

Autism-associated gene appears to alter brain cell identity in the hippocampus

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterThis image, obtained from a mouse brain using a brightfield microscope, shows the richly diverse cells of the hippocampus pseudocolored with different hues. Maria

Autism-associated gene appears to alter brain cell identity in the hippocampus

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterThis image, obtained from a mouse brain using a brightfield microscope, shows the richly diverse cells of the hippocampus pseudocolored with different hues. Maria
New tools to manage rare eye cancer

New tools to manage rare eye cancer

by University College DublinTumor secretion of IL-6, IL-13, VEGF-A, and PlGF correlate with clinical characteristics in ex vivo, control-treated, primary UM patient tumors. (A) Schematic of the e

New tools to manage rare eye cancer

by University College DublinTumor secretion of IL-6, IL-13, VEGF-A, and PlGF correlate with clinical characteristics in ex vivo, control-treated, primary UM patient tumors. (A) Schematic of the e
Researchers publish consensus statement on patient selection and appropriate use of Lu-177 PSMA-617 radionuclide therapy

Researchers publish consensus statement on patient selection and appropriate use of Lu-177 PSMA-617 radionuclide therapy

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryThe Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has issued a new consensus statement t

Researchers publish consensus statement on patient selection and appropriate use of Lu-177 PSMA-617 radionuclide therapy

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryThe Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has issued a new consensus statement t
Study suggests a way to re-energize tired T cells when treating cancer, viral infections

Study suggests a way to re-energize tired T cells when treating cancer, viral infections

by Ohio State University Medical CenterScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDA new study by researche

Study suggests a way to re-energize tired T cells when treating cancer, viral infections

by Ohio State University Medical CenterScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDA new study by researche
Tumor matrix profiling gives clues to progression of some lung cancers

Tumor matrix profiling gives clues to progression of some lung cancers

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchGraphic of lungs and cells. Credit: Thomas Cox/Garvan InstituteScientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have identified molecular profiles of

Tumor matrix profiling gives clues to progression of some lung cancers

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchGraphic of lungs and cells. Credit: Thomas Cox/Garvan InstituteScientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have identified molecular profiles of
Ophthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous

Ophthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous

by Elana GotkineOphthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous and detectable at initial presentation or relapse, according to a studypublishedonline July 10 in the&nbsp

Ophthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous

by Elana GotkineOphthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous and detectable at initial presentation or relapse, according to a studypublishedonline July 10 in the&nbsp
Lung cancer screening implementation guide developed

Lung cancer screening implementation guide developed

(HealthDay)—The American Lung Association and the American Thoracic Society have established a website to guide implementation of lung cancer screening, according to an editorial published in the Nov.

Lung cancer screening implementation guide developed

(HealthDay)—The American Lung Association and the American Thoracic Society have established a website to guide implementation of lung cancer screening, according to an editorial published in the Nov.
Vitamin D deficiency in melanoma patients associated with worse overall survival, new study finds

Vitamin D deficiency in melanoma patients associated with worse overall survival, new study finds

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainVitamin D levels affect overall survival for melanoma (skin cancer) patients, a new study presented at the 31stEuropean

Vitamin D deficiency in melanoma patients associated with worse overall survival, new study finds

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainVitamin D levels affect overall survival for melanoma (skin cancer) patients, a new study presented at the 31stEuropean
Doctors try CRISPR gene editing for cancer, a 1st in the US

Doctors try CRISPR gene editing for cancer, a 1st in the US

by Marilynn MarchioneIn this January 2019 image made from video provided by Penn Medicine, IV bags of CRISPR-edited T cells are prepared for administering to a patient at the Abramson Cancer Center in

Doctors try CRISPR gene editing for cancer, a 1st in the US

by Marilynn MarchioneIn this January 2019 image made from video provided by Penn Medicine, IV bags of CRISPR-edited T cells are prepared for administering to a patient at the Abramson Cancer Center in
Inherited mutations may play a role in pancreatic cancer development

Inherited mutations may play a role in pancreatic cancer development

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA small, retrospective study has found tha

Inherited mutations may play a role in pancreatic cancer development

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA small, retrospective study has found tha
Pattern of hospital visits offers clue to spotting people at risk of myeloma

Pattern of hospital visits offers clue to spotting people at risk of myeloma

by National Cancer Research InstituteMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A condition that can progress to myeloma c

Pattern of hospital visits offers clue to spotting people at risk of myeloma

by National Cancer Research InstituteMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A condition that can progress to myeloma c
Deep learning algorithm may streamline lung cancer radiotherapy treatment

Deep learning algorithm may streamline lung cancer radiotherapy treatment

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLung cancer, the most common cancer worldwide, is targeted with radiation therapy (RT) in nearly one-half of cases. RT plannin

Deep learning algorithm may streamline lung cancer radiotherapy treatment

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLung cancer, the most common cancer worldwide, is targeted with radiation therapy (RT) in nearly one-half of cases. RT plannin