Probing RNA epigenetics and chromatin structures to predict drug resistance in leukemia

by University of Chicago Medical Center5-AZA-sensitive and 5-AZA-resistant leukemia cells have distinctly different chromatin structures. Credit: Jason ChengDrug resistance is a major obstacle to

Updated on: March 09,2024

Probing RNA epigenetics and chromatin structures to predict drug resistance in leukemia

by University of Chicago Medical Center5-AZA-sensitive and 5-AZA-resistant leukemia cells have distinctly different chromatin structures. Credit: Jason ChengDrug resistance is a major obstacle to

Updated on:March 09,2024

Research reveals how breast cancer gene mutations may impact cell communication

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew Cleveland Clinic research reveals how BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations may impact cell communication in breast tissue, furthering the underst

Updated on: July 02,2024

Research reveals how breast cancer gene mutations may impact cell communication

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew Cleveland Clinic research reveals how BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations may impact cell communication in breast tissue, furthering the underst

Updated on:July 02,2024

Lung cancer screening implementation guide developed

(HealthDay)—The American Lung Association and the American Thoracic Society have established a website to guide implementation of lung cancer screening, according to an editorial published in the Nov.

Updated on: April 10,2024

Lung cancer screening implementation guide developed

(HealthDay)—The American Lung Association and the American Thoracic Society have established a website to guide implementation of lung cancer screening, according to an editorial published in the Nov.

Updated on:April 10,2024

The impact of cohesin mutations: Insights into a hidden regulator of alternative splicing in leukemia

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCohesin regulates alternative splicing. (A) Flowchart showing the experimental protocol, as detailed in Materials and Methods. (B) Schematic showing five different cl

Updated on: January 02,2024

The impact of cohesin mutations: Insights into a hidden regulator of alternative splicing in leukemia

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCohesin regulates alternative splicing. (A) Flowchart showing the experimental protocol, as detailed in Materials and Methods. (B) Schematic showing five different cl

Updated on:January 02,2024

HPV vaccine eliminates advanced skin cancer in 97-year-old

(HealthDay)—The 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could be a therapeutic option for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma when surgical management is not an option, according to a

Updated on: March 12,2024

HPV vaccine eliminates advanced skin cancer in 97-year-old

(HealthDay)—The 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could be a therapeutic option for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma when surgical management is not an option, according to a

Updated on:March 12,2024

Study suggests possible way to 'Smac' cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn animals, a process of programmed cell death called apoptosis ensures cells die when they should. An opposing force, governed by

Updated on: January 30,2024

Study suggests possible way to 'Smac' cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn animals, a process of programmed cell death called apoptosis ensures cells die when they should. An opposing force, governed by

Updated on:January 30,2024

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

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

New research casts doubt on role of fungus in driving pancreatic cancer

byDuke University Medical CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainFour years ago, a report that a common species of fungu

Updated on: January 12,2024

New research casts doubt on role of fungus in driving pancreatic cancer

byDuke University Medical CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainFour years ago, a report that a common species of fungu

Updated on:January 12,2024

Study shows multiple beams, intervals in delivery decrease the skin-saving benefits of FLASH radiotherapy for cancer

by Katie Pence,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainA published study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Cent

Updated on: January 16,2024

Study shows multiple beams, intervals in delivery decrease the skin-saving benefits of FLASH radiotherapy for cancer

by Katie Pence,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainA published study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Cent

Updated on:January 16,2024

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

Updated on: January 23,2024

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

Updated on:January 23,2024

Certain cancers will likely rise exponentially due to COVID-19 screening delays

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDelays in cancer screening during the COVID-19 pandemic will likely cause a significant increase in cancer cases that could have b

Updated on: February 18,2024

Certain cancers will likely rise exponentially due to COVID-19 screening delays

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDelays in cancer screening during the COVID-19 pandemic will likely cause a significant increase in cancer cases that could have b

Updated on:February 18,2024

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

Updated on: January 23,2024

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

Updated on:January 23,2024