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New biomarker for early prediction of response to CAR-T cell therapy

New biomarker for early prediction of response to CAR-T cell therapy

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageA MedUni Vienna research team has discovered a highly potent biomarker for clinical response to CAR-T cell therapy, describing the prerequ

New biomarker for early prediction of response to CAR-T cell therapy

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageA MedUni Vienna research team has discovered a highly potent biomarker for clinical response to CAR-T cell therapy, describing the prerequ
Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

byOxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new paper in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that patients may benefit if doctors stop calling certain early-

Researchers suggest rethinking 'cancer' label for early-stage prostate changes

byOxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new paper in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that patients may benefit if doctors stop calling certain early-
Study: Access to cannabis for cancer patients is not equitable

Study: Access to cannabis for cancer patients is not equitable

by Bert Gambini,University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe same factors driving many health care disparities in the U.S. are also affecting who has access to cannabis for managing

Study: Access to cannabis for cancer patients is not equitable

by Bert Gambini,University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe same factors driving many health care disparities in the U.S. are also affecting who has access to cannabis for managing
Long-term conditions could delay lung cancer diagnosis, new study finds

Long-term conditions could delay lung cancer diagnosis, new study finds

byUniversity of SussexMedian diagnostic interval by number of AE and CD conditions. Credit:British Journal of Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41416-024-02824-2A new study from researcher

Long-term conditions could delay lung cancer diagnosis, new study finds

byUniversity of SussexMedian diagnostic interval by number of AE and CD conditions. Credit:British Journal of Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41416-024-02824-2A new study from researcher
Researchers show how a tumor cell's location and environment affect its identity

Researchers show how a tumor cell's location and environment affect its identity

by National Institutes of HealthDifferences in cell layers' fluorescent-dye uptake in a model of high-grade serous ovarian cancer. Credit: David B. Morse.Using 3D models of ovarian cancer tum

Researchers show how a tumor cell's location and environment affect its identity

by National Institutes of HealthDifferences in cell layers' fluorescent-dye uptake in a model of high-grade serous ovarian cancer. Credit: David B. Morse.Using 3D models of ovarian cancer tum
Prostate tumor biology may be influenced by genetic ancestry

Prostate tumor biology may be influenced by genetic ancestry

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchSample collection sites and genetic admixture analysis. A, At clinical sites across Nigeria, 45 samples were collected. B, Admixture v1.3.0 was used to

Prostate tumor biology may be influenced by genetic ancestry

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchSample collection sites and genetic admixture analysis. A, At clinical sites across Nigeria, 45 samples were collected. B, Admixture v1.3.0 was used to
'Exhausted' immune cells in healthy women could be target for breast cancer prevention

'Exhausted' immune cells in healthy women could be target for breast cancer prevention

byUniversity of CambridgeImmune cell exhaustion is observed in breast tissue from carriers of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations long before breast cancer develops. Credit: Sara Pensa/University of Cambr

'Exhausted' immune cells in healthy women could be target for breast cancer prevention

byUniversity of CambridgeImmune cell exhaustion is observed in breast tissue from carriers of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations long before breast cancer develops. Credit: Sara Pensa/University of Cambr
Drug approved to help young patients battle a rare cancer

Drug approved to help young patients battle a rare cancer

by Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterChildren and adults with a rare type of soft tissue cancer will now have a new treatment option that could have a big impact.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has&n

Drug approved to help young patients battle a rare cancer

by Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterChildren and adults with a rare type of soft tissue cancer will now have a new treatment option that could have a big impact.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has&n
Team discovers broken 'brake' of cancer mutation machine

Team discovers broken 'brake' of cancer mutation machine

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.06.010Loss of a gene known as SYNCRIP in prostate cancer tumors unleashes cellular machinery that

Team discovers broken 'brake' of cancer mutation machine

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.06.010Loss of a gene known as SYNCRIP in prostate cancer tumors unleashes cellular machinery that
Researchers discover a mechanism that controls the identity of stem cells

Researchers discover a mechanism that controls the identity of stem cells

by University of California, IrvineCredit:Molecular Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.10.036Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, discovered a mechanism that contr

Researchers discover a mechanism that controls the identity of stem cells

by University of California, IrvineCredit:Molecular Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.10.036Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, discovered a mechanism that contr
Research points to potential new treatment for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

Research points to potential new treatment for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

byUniversity of MichiganProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryWhen researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center first identified a new subtype of aggressive prostate c

Research points to potential new treatment for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

byUniversity of MichiganProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryWhen researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center first identified a new subtype of aggressive prostate c
Researchers identify new gene mutation in familial thyroid cancers

Researchers identify new gene mutation in familial thyroid cancers

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Penn State College of Medicine identified a new gene mutation that may cause a type of familial thyroid cancer. Dr. Darri

Researchers identify new gene mutation in familial thyroid cancers

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Penn State College of Medicine identified a new gene mutation that may cause a type of familial thyroid cancer. Dr. Darri