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Cancer genes' age and function strongly influence their mutational status

Cancer genes' age and function strongly influence their mutational status

by eLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have provided new insight on why some genes that formed during the evolution of the earliest animals on earth are particularly impaired (or dysregulat

Cancer genes' age and function strongly influence their mutational status

by eLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have provided new insight on why some genes that formed during the evolution of the earliest animals on earth are particularly impaired (or dysregulat
Opinion: The urgent need to secure the future of the 'post-pandemic child'

Opinion: The urgent need to secure the future of the 'post-pandemic child'

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn 2028, it will be eight years since COVID-19 was first detected in Australia. Today's post-pandemic child will be a teenager, facing a

Opinion: The urgent need to secure the future of the 'post-pandemic child'

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn 2028, it will be eight years since COVID-19 was first detected in Australia. Today's post-pandemic child will be a teenager, facing a
Researchers identify cell signaling pathways controlling melanoma cell metastasis to the brain

Researchers identify cell signaling pathways controlling melanoma cell metastasis to the brain

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteHDAC8 increases the establishment of melanoma brain metastases.a–cHDAC8 and EV expressing WM164 cells were introduced into NOD.

Researchers identify cell signaling pathways controlling melanoma cell metastasis to the brain

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteHDAC8 increases the establishment of melanoma brain metastases.a–cHDAC8 and EV expressing WM164 cells were introduced into NOD.
Study uncovers trends in the global burden of tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer

Study uncovers trends in the global burden of tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsAge-specific rates of incidence, mortality, and DALY for TBL cancer by sex globally in 2019. A–C: Age-specific incidence rates in the whole population (A), males (B), and femal

Study uncovers trends in the global burden of tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsAge-specific rates of incidence, mortality, and DALY for TBL cancer by sex globally in 2019. A–C: Age-specific incidence rates in the whole population (A), males (B), and femal
Researchers to investigate screening for prostate cancer using MRI—potentially replacing the PSA test

Researchers to investigate screening for prostate cancer using MRI—potentially replacing the PSA test

by Medical Research CouncilCredit: Medical Research CouncilA new clinical study will test for the first time if MRI scans can be used for population screening to detect prostate cancer more accur

Researchers to investigate screening for prostate cancer using MRI—potentially replacing the PSA test

by Medical Research CouncilCredit: Medical Research CouncilA new clinical study will test for the first time if MRI scans can be used for population screening to detect prostate cancer more accur
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
BMI's relation to cancer therapy mortality risks not so straightforward, study finds

BMI's relation to cancer therapy mortality risks not so straightforward, study finds

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityFor non-small cell lung cancer treatment, immunotherapy seems to pose less risk for persons under a certain BMI, while conventional chemotherapy appears optimal fo

BMI's relation to cancer therapy mortality risks not so straightforward, study finds

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityFor non-small cell lung cancer treatment, immunotherapy seems to pose less risk for persons under a certain BMI, while conventional chemotherapy appears optimal fo
Researchers ID novel treatment pathway for deadly pancreatic cancers

Researchers ID novel treatment pathway for deadly pancreatic cancers

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe High Mobility Group A1 (HMGA1) protein functions as a "molecular switch" that "flips on" expression and secretion of a critic

Researchers ID novel treatment pathway for deadly pancreatic cancers

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe High Mobility Group A1 (HMGA1) protein functions as a "molecular switch" that "flips on" expression and secretion of a critic
Breast cancer patients with higher BMI more likely to experience heart damage during chemotherapy, study finds

Breast cancer patients with higher BMI more likely to experience heart damage during chemotherapy, study finds

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer survival rates have improved considerably in the last few decades in Colombia, but factors that increase the likel

Breast cancer patients with higher BMI more likely to experience heart damage during chemotherapy, study finds

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer survival rates have improved considerably in the last few decades in Colombia, but factors that increase the likel
Researchers discover a new approach to boost the immune system

Researchers discover a new approach to boost the immune system

by Aarhus UniversityCancer cells. Credit: Dr. Cecil Fox, National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body's own immune system to fight tumor cells. Whil

Researchers discover a new approach to boost the immune system

by Aarhus UniversityCancer cells. Credit: Dr. Cecil Fox, National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body's own immune system to fight tumor cells. Whil
Leukemia spread fueled by messenger particles, shows study

Leukemia spread fueled by messenger particles, shows study

byKing Abdullah University of Science and TechnologyMass spectrometry analysis reveals HSPCs-derived exosomes are enriched in proteins involved in adhesion and migration. Proteomics analysis of

Leukemia spread fueled by messenger particles, shows study

byKing Abdullah University of Science and TechnologyMass spectrometry analysis reveals HSPCs-derived exosomes are enriched in proteins involved in adhesion and migration. Proteomics analysis of
Researchers use AI to understand lung cancer cell vulnerabilities

Researchers use AI to understand lung cancer cell vulnerabilities

by University of MontanaMark Grimes, a researcher and University of Montana biology professor, uses AI to learn more about lung cancer vulnerabilities. Credit: University of Montana photo by Tomm

Researchers use AI to understand lung cancer cell vulnerabilities

by University of MontanaMark Grimes, a researcher and University of Montana biology professor, uses AI to learn more about lung cancer vulnerabilities. Credit: University of Montana photo by Tomm