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Researchers identify cell signaling pathways controlling melanoma cell metastasis to the brain

Researchers identify cell signaling pathways controlling melanoma cell metastasis to the brain

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteHDAC8 increases the establishment of melanoma brain metastases.a–cHDAC8 and EV expressing WM164 cells were introduced into NOD.

Researchers identify cell signaling pathways controlling melanoma cell metastasis to the brain

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteHDAC8 increases the establishment of melanoma brain metastases.a–cHDAC8 and EV expressing WM164 cells were introduced into NOD.
Researchers identify targeted therapy that can help children with deadly nerve cancer

Researchers identify targeted therapy that can help children with deadly nerve cancer

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMount Sinai researchers have identified a targeted therapy for adolescent patients with neuroblastoma, a deadly pediatric nerve cancer, who wou

Researchers identify targeted therapy that can help children with deadly nerve cancer

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMount Sinai researchers have identified a targeted therapy for adolescent patients with neuroblastoma, a deadly pediatric nerve cancer, who wou
Researchers extend effectiveness of immunotherapy to more lung cancer patients

Researchers extend effectiveness of immunotherapy to more lung cancer patients

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCredit: CC0 Public DomainImmunotherapy, the strategy for triggering the patient's own immune system to attack cancer, is proving effective for mo

Researchers extend effectiveness of immunotherapy to more lung cancer patients

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCredit: CC0 Public DomainImmunotherapy, the strategy for triggering the patient's own immune system to attack cancer, is proving effective for mo
Dietary factors affecting gut microbiome may influence response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

Dietary factors affecting gut microbiome may influence response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong melanoma patients treated with anti-PD-1 immunotherapy, consumption of a high-fiber diet was associated with higher gut m

Dietary factors affecting gut microbiome may influence response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong melanoma patients treated with anti-PD-1 immunotherapy, consumption of a high-fiber diet was associated with higher gut m
Five ways research can prevent cancer

Five ways research can prevent cancer

by Sophia Lowes,Cancer Research UKCredit: Jill WatsonWe recently published landmark researchshowing how lifestyle can influence our risk of cancer, and what factors could help prevent it.

Five ways research can prevent cancer

by Sophia Lowes,Cancer Research UKCredit: Jill WatsonWe recently published landmark researchshowing how lifestyle can influence our risk of cancer, and what factors could help prevent it.
Can diet help cancer treatment? Study in mice offers clues

Can diet help cancer treatment? Study in mice offers clues

by Sara HusseinA study in the journalNaturefound that restricting the intake of an amino acid found in red meat and eggs slowed the growth of cancerous tumours in miceDiet is already a key

Can diet help cancer treatment? Study in mice offers clues

by Sara HusseinA study in the journalNaturefound that restricting the intake of an amino acid found in red meat and eggs slowed the growth of cancerous tumours in miceDiet is already a key
More aggressive treatment doesn't impact quality of life for metastatic colorectal cancer patients, says new study

More aggressive treatment doesn't impact quality of life for metastatic colorectal cancer patients, says new study

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewresearchin the October 2023 issue ofJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfinds that

More aggressive treatment doesn't impact quality of life for metastatic colorectal cancer patients, says new study

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewresearchin the October 2023 issue ofJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfinds that
New study finds disparities caused by algorithm in health care systems

New study finds disparities caused by algorithm in health care systems

by Drew Wiseman, Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients from historically medically underserved groups, including patients of color and those who are Spanish-speaking, have less ca

New study finds disparities caused by algorithm in health care systems

by Drew Wiseman, Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients from historically medically underserved groups, including patients of color and those who are Spanish-speaking, have less ca
Researchers identify one driver of melanoma spread

Researchers identify one driver of melanoma spread

by Amy Mone,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageUsing a small noncoding RNA, microRNA 211, and tools that track the stability and decay of the protein-coding and noncoding RNAs in

Researchers identify one driver of melanoma spread

by Amy Mone,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageUsing a small noncoding RNA, microRNA 211, and tools that track the stability and decay of the protein-coding and noncoding RNAs in
Breast cancer test could guide treatment for more aggressive subtype

Breast cancer test could guide treatment for more aggressive subtype

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchKi67 changes from baseline to surgery stratified by intrinsic subtype at baseline within a. Treated and b. Controls. Abbreviations: HER2-E, HER2-Enriched Subtype; L

Breast cancer test could guide treatment for more aggressive subtype

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchKi67 changes from baseline to surgery stratified by intrinsic subtype at baseline within a. Treated and b. Controls. Abbreviations: HER2-E, HER2-Enriched Subtype; L
App an effective tool to record sun exposure

App an effective tool to record sun exposure

by Queensland University of TechnologyCredit: Queensland University of TechnologyA smartphone app is an accessible tool that reliably measures the amount of exposure to the sun's skin-damagin

App an effective tool to record sun exposure

by Queensland University of TechnologyCredit: Queensland University of TechnologyA smartphone app is an accessible tool that reliably measures the amount of exposure to the sun's skin-damagin
An unexpected journey reveals a potent way to attack tumors

An unexpected journey reveals a potent way to attack tumors

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonSenescence inducer CuSO4, which causes ER stress, activates NKp46- and NKG2D-dependent NK killing, but 4-PBA, which induces senescence without ER

An unexpected journey reveals a potent way to attack tumors

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonSenescence inducer CuSO4, which causes ER stress, activates NKp46- and NKG2D-dependent NK killing, but 4-PBA, which induces senescence without ER