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Lost metabolic fitness of CAR NK cells is key mechanism of tumor resistance, study discovers

Lost metabolic fitness of CAR NK cells is key mechanism of tumor resistance, study discovers

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCAR-NK cells have a distinct single-cell transcriptome and metabolic profile. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.add

Lost metabolic fitness of CAR NK cells is key mechanism of tumor resistance, study discovers

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCAR-NK cells have a distinct single-cell transcriptome and metabolic profile. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.add
Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineUsing human cancer cells, tumor and blood samples from cancer patients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered the role of a neurotrans

Researchers identify neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineUsing human cancer cells, tumor and blood samples from cancer patients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered the role of a neurotrans
Researchers characterize mechanism of action of CAR T cells

Researchers characterize mechanism of action of CAR T cells

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDThe sci

Researchers characterize mechanism of action of CAR T cells

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDThe sci
New machine learning model improves prediction of prostate cancer recurrence

New machine learning model improves prediction of prostate cancer recurrence

byElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPredicting the course of prostate cancer is challenging because only a fraction of prostate cancer patients experience recurrence after radical prostat

New machine learning model improves prediction of prostate cancer recurrence

byElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPredicting the course of prostate cancer is challenging because only a fraction of prostate cancer patients experience recurrence after radical prostat
Glioma subtypes determine how the dangerous tumors spread, evade anti-angiogenic treatment

Glioma subtypes determine how the dangerous tumors spread, evade anti-angiogenic treatment

by Massachusetts General HospitalTumorous glial cells, labeled in green, have overtaken most of an adult fly brain. Glial cell nuclei are shown in red. Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Renee Read, Salk In

Glioma subtypes determine how the dangerous tumors spread, evade anti-angiogenic treatment

by Massachusetts General HospitalTumorous glial cells, labeled in green, have overtaken most of an adult fly brain. Glial cell nuclei are shown in red. Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Renee Read, Salk In
Study could explain link between high-cholesterol diet and colon cancer

Study could explain link between high-cholesterol diet and colon cancer

by University of California, Los AngelesA pale-blue stain shows stem cells multiplying in a mouse's intestine. Credit: Tontonoz lab/UCLANew UCLA research could help explain the link between a

Study could explain link between high-cholesterol diet and colon cancer

by University of California, Los AngelesA pale-blue stain shows stem cells multiplying in a mouse's intestine. Credit: Tontonoz lab/UCLANew UCLA research could help explain the link between a
Discovery could lead to new drugs to block protein that fuels bowel cancer

Discovery could lead to new drugs to block protein that fuels bowel cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchUsing cryo-electron microscopy, researchers obtained a detailed map (shown in orange) of the chain-like tankyrase structure. By interpreting this map and reconstruc

Discovery could lead to new drugs to block protein that fuels bowel cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchUsing cryo-electron microscopy, researchers obtained a detailed map (shown in orange) of the chain-like tankyrase structure. By interpreting this map and reconstruc
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.
First randomized phase 3 clinical trial of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in patients with kidney cancer

First randomized phase 3 clinical trial of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in patients with kidney cancer

by ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) will present data from PROSPER RCC (EA8143), the first randomized phase 3 trial of

First randomized phase 3 clinical trial of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in patients with kidney cancer

by ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) will present data from PROSPER RCC (EA8143), the first randomized phase 3 trial of
Researchers use AI to personalize cancer patient treatments

Researchers use AI to personalize cancer patient treatments

by University of SussexCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Sussex are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to analyze different types of cancer cells to understand

Researchers use AI to personalize cancer patient treatments

by University of SussexCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Sussex are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to analyze different types of cancer cells to understand
Can physical exercise enhance the effect of chemotherapy against breast cancer?

Can physical exercise enhance the effect of chemotherapy against breast cancer?

byKarolinska InstitutetSchematic presentation of published evidence regarding physical activity and breast cancer. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274804Approximate

Can physical exercise enhance the effect of chemotherapy against breast cancer?

byKarolinska InstitutetSchematic presentation of published evidence regarding physical activity and breast cancer. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274804Approximate
Outpatient stem cell transplants result in less hospitalization time for multiple myeloma patients, study finds

Outpatient stem cell transplants result in less hospitalization time for multiple myeloma patients, study finds

by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost multiple myeloma patients undergoing stem cell transplants of their own cells can safely be treated in

Outpatient stem cell transplants result in less hospitalization time for multiple myeloma patients, study finds

by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost multiple myeloma patients undergoing stem cell transplants of their own cells can safely be treated in