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Study of immune 'neighborhoods' highlights macrophages as key players in invasive breast cancers

Study of immune 'neighborhoods' highlights macrophages as key players in invasive breast cancers

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost immunotherapies, which aim to boost T cell activity, work poorly in treating estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer. Targ

Study of immune 'neighborhoods' highlights macrophages as key players in invasive breast cancers

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost immunotherapies, which aim to boost T cell activity, work poorly in treating estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer. Targ
Researcher explores new treatment for advanced biliary tract cancers

Researcher explores new treatment for advanced biliary tract cancers

by Blair Willis,University of ArizonaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new treatment that may extend survival for patients with advanced biliary tract cancers—who typically face a grim outlook with ave

Researcher explores new treatment for advanced biliary tract cancers

by Blair Willis,University of ArizonaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new treatment that may extend survival for patients with advanced biliary tract cancers—who typically face a grim outlook with ave
Study identifies a potential therapeutic target for triple-negative breast cancer in Black patients

Study identifies a potential therapeutic target for triple-negative breast cancer in Black patients

by Adam Pope,University of Alabama at BirminghamProtein diversity due to alternative mRNA splicing or post-translational modifications (PTMs) plays a vital role in various cellular functions. Th

Study identifies a potential therapeutic target for triple-negative breast cancer in Black patients

by Adam Pope,University of Alabama at BirminghamProtein diversity due to alternative mRNA splicing or post-translational modifications (PTMs) plays a vital role in various cellular functions. Th
Optimizing tobacco cessation treatment with lung cancer screening

Optimizing tobacco cessation treatment with lung cancer screening

byUniversity of MinnesotaVisual Abstract.Optimizing Longitudinal Tobacco Cessation Treatment in Lung Cancer Screening. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworko

Optimizing tobacco cessation treatment with lung cancer screening

byUniversity of MinnesotaVisual Abstract.Optimizing Longitudinal Tobacco Cessation Treatment in Lung Cancer Screening. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworko
Scholar aims to reverse-engineer cancer with 3D tool

Scholar aims to reverse-engineer cancer with 3D tool

by Kim Horner,University of Texas at DallasDr. Chen Cao (center), assistant professor of bioengineering, is shown with some members of her lab, from left, biomedical engineering junior Namyuktha

Scholar aims to reverse-engineer cancer with 3D tool

by Kim Horner,University of Texas at DallasDr. Chen Cao (center), assistant professor of bioengineering, is shown with some members of her lab, from left, biomedical engineering junior Namyuktha
New imaging information system could speed up prognosis for certain cancers

New imaging information system could speed up prognosis for certain cancers

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that a new imaging information system may ultimately pro

New imaging information system could speed up prognosis for certain cancers

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that a new imaging information system may ultimately pro
More than two million years of life lost to cancer in the UK each year

More than two million years of life lost to cancer in the UK each year

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainOver two million years of life are lost to cancer in the UK every year, according to new research published today in theBritish Journal

More than two million years of life lost to cancer in the UK each year

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainOver two million years of life are lost to cancer in the UK every year, according to new research published today in theBritish Journal
Researchers to develop handheld device to diagnose skin cancer

Researchers to develop handheld device to diagnose skin cancer

by Stevens Institute of TechnologyStevens researchers develop a technique based on reflectivity patterns that can distinguish multiple forms of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma (left)

Researchers to develop handheld device to diagnose skin cancer

by Stevens Institute of TechnologyStevens researchers develop a technique based on reflectivity patterns that can distinguish multiple forms of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma (left)
Boosting T cell 'memory' may result in longer-lasting and effective responses for patients

Boosting T cell 'memory' may result in longer-lasting and effective responses for patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDJust like pe

Boosting T cell 'memory' may result in longer-lasting and effective responses for patients

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDJust like pe
Drug turns cancer gene into 'eat me' flag for immune system

Drug turns cancer gene into 'eat me' flag for immune system

by Robin Marks,University of California, San FranciscoMicroscopy of a lung tumor biopsy. Credit: Lin MaTumor cells are notoriously good at evading the human immune system; they put up physical w

Drug turns cancer gene into 'eat me' flag for immune system

by Robin Marks,University of California, San FranciscoMicroscopy of a lung tumor biopsy. Credit: Lin MaTumor cells are notoriously good at evading the human immune system; they put up physical w
Study: Anti-PD-L1 antibody enhances curative effect of cryoablation

Study: Anti-PD-L1 antibody enhances curative effect of cryoablation

by Compuscript LtdGraphical abstract. Credit:Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2022.08.006A new article published inActa Pharmaceutica Sinica Bdiscusses ho

Study: Anti-PD-L1 antibody enhances curative effect of cryoablation

by Compuscript LtdGraphical abstract. Credit:Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2022.08.006A new article published inActa Pharmaceutica Sinica Bdiscusses ho
Attacking metastatic breast cancer with sound

Attacking metastatic breast cancer with sound

by Tohoku UniversityThe treatment is injected into one lymph node and travels via the lymphatic system to reach the cancerous one. Credit: Tohoku UniversityDrugs can be safely delivered to cancer

Attacking metastatic breast cancer with sound

by Tohoku UniversityThe treatment is injected into one lymph node and travels via the lymphatic system to reach the cancerous one. Credit: Tohoku UniversityDrugs can be safely delivered to cancer