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Vitamin D supplementation likely improves survival of cancers of the digestive tract, says researcher

Vitamin D supplementation likely improves survival of cancers of the digestive tract, says researcher

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor more than 100 years, it has been believed that sunlight and vitamin D deficiency were associated with the risk for man

Vitamin D supplementation likely improves survival of cancers of the digestive tract, says researcher

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor more than 100 years, it has been believed that sunlight and vitamin D deficiency were associated with the risk for man
New research casts doubt on role of fungus in driving pancreatic cancer

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

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

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

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
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
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
Immune and tumor cell 'tug-of-war' controls anti-cancer activity, study finds

Immune and tumor cell 'tug-of-war' controls anti-cancer activity, study finds

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalIntratumoral glutamine supplementation promotes cDC1-mediated anti-tumor immunity.a, Levels of glutamine and glucose in plasma and TIF of mice be

Immune and tumor cell 'tug-of-war' controls anti-cancer activity, study finds

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalIntratumoral glutamine supplementation promotes cDC1-mediated anti-tumor immunity.a, Levels of glutamine and glucose in plasma and TIF of mice be
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
Ophthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous

Ophthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous

by Elana GotkineOphthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous and detectable at initial presentation or relapse, according to a studypublishedonline July 10 in the&nbsp

Ophthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous

by Elana GotkineOphthalmologic manifestations of acute leukemia are heterogeneous and detectable at initial presentation or relapse, according to a studypublishedonline July 10 in the&nbsp
Researchers find a potential therapeutic target to prevent dissemination of cancer cells in the central nervous system

Researchers find a potential therapeutic target to prevent dissemination of cancer cells in the central nervous system

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuro-Oncology Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdad048A new study led by Cláudia C. Faria, researcher in the lab of João Ta

Researchers find a potential therapeutic target to prevent dissemination of cancer cells in the central nervous system

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuro-Oncology Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdad048A new study led by Cláudia C. Faria, researcher in the lab of João Ta
Research identifies a new drug candidate to starve and suffocate breast cancer cell stem growth

Research identifies a new drug candidate to starve and suffocate breast cancer cell stem growth

by University of SalfordMichael P. Lisanti. Credit: University of SalfordScientists have identified a new drug candidate that is able starve and suffocate cancer stem cells, paving the way for ne

Research identifies a new drug candidate to starve and suffocate breast cancer cell stem growth

by University of SalfordMichael P. Lisanti. Credit: University of SalfordScientists have identified a new drug candidate that is able starve and suffocate cancer stem cells, paving the way for ne
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
New details revealed to explain how tumors recruit blood vessels

New details revealed to explain how tumors recruit blood vessels

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study by University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers helps explain

New details revealed to explain how tumors recruit blood vessels

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study by University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers helps explain