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New spatial tool shows cancer cells rev up synthesis, compared with neighbors

New spatial tool shows cancer cells rev up synthesis, compared with neighbors

by Talia Ogliore,Washington University in St. LouisMass spectrometry imaging with stable isotope labeling workflow.aMice with orthotopic brain tumors were fed an unlabeled or U−13C g

New spatial tool shows cancer cells rev up synthesis, compared with neighbors

by Talia Ogliore,Washington University in St. LouisMass spectrometry imaging with stable isotope labeling workflow.aMice with orthotopic brain tumors were fed an unlabeled or U−13C g
Researchers uncover how breast cancer cells become resistant to therapy

Researchers uncover how breast cancer cells become resistant to therapy

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout one-fourth of recurrent estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancers lose ER expression, which renders them res

Researchers uncover how breast cancer cells become resistant to therapy

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout one-fourth of recurrent estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancers lose ER expression, which renders them res
New study shows association of historical housing discrimination and shortfalls in colon cancer treatment

New study shows association of historical housing discrimination and shortfalls in colon cancer treatment

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamMap of redlining in Birmingham, 1933. Credit: Public domain, Wikimedia CommonsA nationwide study of 196 cities shows that housing discrimination

New study shows association of historical housing discrimination and shortfalls in colon cancer treatment

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamMap of redlining in Birmingham, 1933. Credit: Public domain, Wikimedia CommonsA nationwide study of 196 cities shows that housing discrimination
Study finds the mechanism used by metastatic cancer cells to infiltrate the liver

Study finds the mechanism used by metastatic cancer cells to infiltrate the liver

by ResearchSEAThe liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs, beige) surround a blood vessel containing a cancer cell (green). The cancer cell is able to induce the formation of intracellular gaps

Study finds the mechanism used by metastatic cancer cells to infiltrate the liver

by ResearchSEAThe liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs, beige) surround a blood vessel containing a cancer cell (green). The cancer cell is able to induce the formation of intracellular gaps
Acupuncture and acupressure may help alleviate pain and anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer

Acupuncture and acupressure may help alleviate pain and anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients undergoing surgery for ovarian and endometrial cancers often experience anxiety and pain. A new study indicates that acupressure before surgery may help

Acupuncture and acupressure may help alleviate pain and anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients undergoing surgery for ovarian and endometrial cancers often experience anxiety and pain. A new study indicates that acupressure before surgery may help
Drug compound could be next-generation treatment for aggressive form of leukemia

Drug compound could be next-generation treatment for aggressive form of leukemia

by Tom Coyne,Purdue UniversityHerman Sintim, the Drug Discovery Professor of Chemistry in Purdue University's Department of Chemistry, is leading a team of researchers developing a series of

Drug compound could be next-generation treatment for aggressive form of leukemia

by Tom Coyne,Purdue UniversityHerman Sintim, the Drug Discovery Professor of Chemistry in Purdue University's Department of Chemistry, is leading a team of researchers developing a series of
Supporting smokers with new lung health checks could save thousands of lives

Supporting smokers with new lung health checks could save thousands of lives

by University of NottinghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers and national cancer charities strongly welcome the UK Government's decision to back National Screening Committee recom

Supporting smokers with new lung health checks could save thousands of lives

by University of NottinghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers and national cancer charities strongly welcome the UK Government's decision to back National Screening Committee recom
Early palliative care offers no extra benefit for mesothelioma patients

Early palliative care offers no extra benefit for mesothelioma patients

by Curtin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly specialist palliative care treatment does not improve the quality of life for patients diagnosed with the rare cancer mesothelioma when compared

Early palliative care offers no extra benefit for mesothelioma patients

by Curtin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly specialist palliative care treatment does not improve the quality of life for patients diagnosed with the rare cancer mesothelioma when compared
Preventing breast cancer just got easier. Will more women give these drugs a try?

Preventing breast cancer just got easier. Will more women give these drugs a try?

by Melissa Healy, Los Angeles TimesThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by Tom

Preventing breast cancer just got easier. Will more women give these drugs a try?

by Melissa Healy, Los Angeles TimesThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by Tom
Immune targets for chemotherapy-resistant breast cancers identified

Immune targets for chemotherapy-resistant breast cancers identified

byKing's College LondonAnalysis of stromal TILs in residual disease and prognostic implications. A) Kaplan–Meier curves for i) progression free survival and ii) overall survival in ER+HER2-

Immune targets for chemotherapy-resistant breast cancers identified

byKing's College LondonAnalysis of stromal TILs in residual disease and prognostic implications. A) Kaplan–Meier curves for i) progression free survival and ii) overall survival in ER+HER2-
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