New method eradicates deadly brain tumors by 'starving' them of energy source

byTel Aviv UniversityDr. Lior Mayo and students. Credit: Tel Aviv UniversityA groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type of brain cance

Updated on: January 13,2024 12

New method eradicates deadly brain tumors by 'starving' them of energy source

byTel Aviv UniversityDr. Lior Mayo and students. Credit: Tel Aviv UniversityA groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type of brain cance

Updated on:January 13,2024 12

Repurposing heart drugs to target cancer cells

by MRC London Institute of Medical SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainSenescence is a cellular stress response that results in the stable growth arrest of old and damaged cells. The past decade has reve

Updated on: April 07,2024 14

Repurposing heart drugs to target cancer cells

by MRC London Institute of Medical SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainSenescence is a cellular stress response that results in the stable growth arrest of old and damaged cells. The past decade has reve

Updated on:April 07,2024 14

Erectile dysfunction drugs and flu vaccine may work together to help immune system fight cancer after surgery

by The Ottawa HospitalNew research shows that erectile dysfunction drugs and flu vaccine may work together to help the immune system fight cancer after surgery. Credit: The Ottawa HospitalA new study

Updated on: April 10,2024 19

Erectile dysfunction drugs and flu vaccine may work together to help immune system fight cancer after surgery

by The Ottawa HospitalNew research shows that erectile dysfunction drugs and flu vaccine may work together to help the immune system fight cancer after surgery. Credit: The Ottawa HospitalA new study

Updated on:April 10,2024 19

Have fun in the sun, but protect your skin, expert says

by Carole Tanzer MillerRoughly 20% of Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer at some point in their lives, but it's not inevitable.Skin cancer is not only the most common cancer, it's also t

Updated on: July 17,2024 0

Have fun in the sun, but protect your skin, expert says

by Carole Tanzer MillerRoughly 20% of Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer at some point in their lives, but it's not inevitable.Skin cancer is not only the most common cancer, it's also t

Updated on:July 17,2024 0

The sugar-attaching enzyme that defines colon cancer

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyThe enzyme GalNAc-T6 is selectively up-regulated in colon adenocarcinomas, and its expression is associated with a cancer-like growth pat

Updated on: April 14,2024 15

The sugar-attaching enzyme that defines colon cancer

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyThe enzyme GalNAc-T6 is selectively up-regulated in colon adenocarcinomas, and its expression is associated with a cancer-like growth pat

Updated on:April 14,2024 15

A new drug target for triple-negative breast cancer

by Louisiana State UniversityCredit: Louisiana State UniversityResearch led by Dr. Suresh Alahari, Professor of Biochemistry at LSU Health New Orleans' Schools of Medicine and Graduate Studie

Updated on: February 23,2024 10

A new drug target for triple-negative breast cancer

by Louisiana State UniversityCredit: Louisiana State UniversityResearch led by Dr. Suresh Alahari, Professor of Biochemistry at LSU Health New Orleans' Schools of Medicine and Graduate Studie

Updated on:February 23,2024 10

Quitting smoking early linked with improved survival rates for people diagnosed with lung cancer

byHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking early was associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis, according to a new

Updated on: January 30,2024 11

Quitting smoking early linked with improved survival rates for people diagnosed with lung cancer

byHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking early was associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis, according to a new

Updated on:January 30,2024 11

A new method for conducting a liquid biopsy for liver cancer

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressComparison between mutation and methylation fractions in the same cfDNA sample. (A) The correlation between the AF based on mutation and methylation. (B) Comparison of the

Updated on: January 30,2024 12

A new method for conducting a liquid biopsy for liver cancer

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressComparison between mutation and methylation fractions in the same cfDNA sample. (A) The correlation between the AF based on mutation and methylation. (B) Comparison of the

Updated on:January 30,2024 12

One in five GPs unwilling to prescribe aspirin to people at risk of bowel cancer, finds UK study

by University of LeedsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne in five GPs could be unwilling to prescribe aspirin to patients with a cancer-causing syndrome, despite national guidelines advising it

Updated on: January 30,2024 11

One in five GPs unwilling to prescribe aspirin to people at risk of bowel cancer, finds UK study

by University of LeedsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne in five GPs could be unwilling to prescribe aspirin to patients with a cancer-causing syndrome, despite national guidelines advising it

Updated on:January 30,2024 11

Daiichi Sankyo soars on $22bn Merck cancer drugs deal

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShares in Japan's Daiichi Sankyo soared on Friday after the pharma group announced a major cancer drug deal with US giant Merck worth up to $22 billion.Merck will

Updated on: March 08,2024 20

Daiichi Sankyo soars on $22bn Merck cancer drugs deal

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShares in Japan's Daiichi Sankyo soared on Friday after the pharma group announced a major cancer drug deal with US giant Merck worth up to $22 billion.Merck will

Updated on:March 08,2024 20

Drug yields high response rates for lung cancer patients with harsh mutation

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterA targeted therapy resurrected by the Moon Shots Program at The University of Texas MD A

Updated on: May 25,2024 4

Drug yields high response rates for lung cancer patients with harsh mutation

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterA targeted therapy resurrected by the Moon Shots Program at The University of Texas MD A

Updated on:May 25,2024 4

Study offers way to increase immune checkpoint inhibitor effectiveness in patients with MTAP-deleted cancers

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.09.005Loss of the "housekeeping" gene methylthioadenosine phosphorylas

Updated on: February 01,2024 17

Study offers way to increase immune checkpoint inhibitor effectiveness in patients with MTAP-deleted cancers

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.09.005Loss of the "housekeeping" gene methylthioadenosine phosphorylas

Updated on:February 01,2024 17