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by Niigata UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international team led by the Department of Neurosurgery, Niigata University, has identified a new gene called Schlafen11 (SLFN11) whose expre

by Niigata UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international team led by the Department of Neurosurgery, Niigata University, has identified a new gene called Schlafen11 (SLFN11) whose expre
New method eradicates deadly brain tumors by 'starving' them of energy source

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

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
Metabolic reprogramming of tumor-associated macrophages

Metabolic reprogramming of tumor-associated macrophages

by Cactus CommunicationsThe article discusses the metabolic pathways involved in reprograming tumor-associated macrophages, immune cells which contribute to tumor growth. Credit: Yi Zhang from Zhengzh

Metabolic reprogramming of tumor-associated macrophages

by Cactus CommunicationsThe article discusses the metabolic pathways involved in reprograming tumor-associated macrophages, immune cells which contribute to tumor growth. Credit: Yi Zhang from Zhengzh
Caring for child with cancer increases mental health care utilization for parents

Caring for child with cancer increases mental health care utilization for parents

by Lori SolomonPrivately insured parents caring for a child with cancer have a higher likelihood of utilizing mental health (MH) care than other parents, according to a study published online in

Caring for child with cancer increases mental health care utilization for parents

by Lori SolomonPrivately insured parents caring for a child with cancer have a higher likelihood of utilizing mental health (MH) care than other parents, according to a study published online in
Unlocking the mystery of preexisting drug resistance: Study sheds light on cancer evolution

Unlocking the mystery of preexisting drug resistance: Study sheds light on cancer evolution

byCase Western Reserve UniversityIllustrated abstraction demonstrating how frequency-dependent ecological interactions might increase the likelihood of preexisting resistance. Credit:PRX L

Unlocking the mystery of preexisting drug resistance: Study sheds light on cancer evolution

byCase Western Reserve UniversityIllustrated abstraction demonstrating how frequency-dependent ecological interactions might increase the likelihood of preexisting resistance. Credit:PRX L
Study shows novel agent can overcome immune dysfunction in cancer

Study shows novel agent can overcome immune dysfunction in cancer

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterVSSP restores myeloid cell frequencies following leukopenia. C57BL/6 mice were injected with CY (200 mg/kg body weight, i.p.) and with two consecutive daily

Study shows novel agent can overcome immune dysfunction in cancer

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterVSSP restores myeloid cell frequencies following leukopenia. C57BL/6 mice were injected with CY (200 mg/kg body weight, i.p.) and with two consecutive daily
Quitting smoking early linked with improved survival rates for people diagnosed with lung cancer

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

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
AI predicts cancer patients' symptoms

AI predicts cancer patients' symptoms

by University of SurreyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDoctors could get a head start treating cancer thanks to new AI developed at the University of Surrey that is able to predict symptoms and their se

AI predicts cancer patients' symptoms

by University of SurreyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDoctors could get a head start treating cancer thanks to new AI developed at the University of Surrey that is able to predict symptoms and their se
Study shows why a common form of immunotherapy fails, and suggests solution

Study shows why a common form of immunotherapy fails, and suggests solution

by Georgetown University Medical CenterSamir N. Khleif, MD, director of The Loop Immuno-Oncology Laboratory at Georgetown Lombardi, led the research team that published new research on checkpoint

Study shows why a common form of immunotherapy fails, and suggests solution

by Georgetown University Medical CenterSamir N. Khleif, MD, director of The Loop Immuno-Oncology Laboratory at Georgetown Lombardi, led the research team that published new research on checkpoint
Assay to ID anticancer reagents targeting fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase

Assay to ID anticancer reagents targeting fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase

by SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening)ALDOA catalyzes the reversible aldol cleavage of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate (F-1,6-BP) into D-Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (GAP) and dihydroxyacet

Assay to ID anticancer reagents targeting fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase

by SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening)ALDOA catalyzes the reversible aldol cleavage of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate (F-1,6-BP) into D-Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (GAP) and dihydroxyacet
Telisotuzumab vedotin shows durable response in some Asian patients with nonsquamous NSCLC

Telisotuzumab vedotin shows durable response in some Asian patients with nonsquamous NSCLC

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe c-Met-directed antibody-drug conjugate telisotuzumab vedotin demonstrated durable responses and an accepta

Telisotuzumab vedotin shows durable response in some Asian patients with nonsquamous NSCLC

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe c-Met-directed antibody-drug conjugate telisotuzumab vedotin demonstrated durable responses and an accepta
New study reveals an unexpected survival mechanism of a subset of cancer cells

New study reveals an unexpected survival mechanism of a subset of cancer cells

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularMetaphase chromosomes from ALT cancer cells (U2OS osteosarcoma cell line) depleted for FANCM. Telomeric DNA is in green, chromosomal DNA is in red. The arrowheads poi

New study reveals an unexpected survival mechanism of a subset of cancer cells

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularMetaphase chromosomes from ALT cancer cells (U2OS osteosarcoma cell line) depleted for FANCM. Telomeric DNA is in green, chromosomal DNA is in red. The arrowheads poi