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New gene implicated in cancer, cellular stress response

New gene implicated in cancer, cellular stress response

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityTissue-restricted expression of mammalian HAPSTR2. a Transcript abundance of HAPSTR1 and HAPSTR2 in the indicated human tissues; GTEx RNA-seq data. TPM, t

New gene implicated in cancer, cellular stress response

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityTissue-restricted expression of mammalian HAPSTR2. a Transcript abundance of HAPSTR1 and HAPSTR2 in the indicated human tissues; GTEx RNA-seq data. TPM, t
Genomic deletions explain why some types of melanoma resist targeted therapies

Genomic deletions explain why some types of melanoma resist targeted therapies

byCenter for Genomic RegulationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMelanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. With global incidence rates rising, new, more effective treatments are necessary to allevia

Genomic deletions explain why some types of melanoma resist targeted therapies

byCenter for Genomic RegulationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMelanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. With global incidence rates rising, new, more effective treatments are necessary to allevia
Oncology trial shows positive results for patients with muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma

Oncology trial shows positive results for patients with muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma

JANUARY 26, 2024by Alliance for Clinical Trials in OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with muscle-invasive urothelial cancer and a high risk of recurrence after surgery may have a new t

Oncology trial shows positive results for patients with muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma

JANUARY 26, 2024by Alliance for Clinical Trials in OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with muscle-invasive urothelial cancer and a high risk of recurrence after surgery may have a new t
Diet may influence the spread of a deadly type of breast cancer, study finds

Diet may influence the spread of a deadly type of breast cancer, study finds

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterThree-dimensional cell culture of breast cancer cells. Credit: National Institutes of Health (Dao Tiensinh)A single protein building block commonly found in food may hold

Diet may influence the spread of a deadly type of breast cancer, study finds

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterThree-dimensional cell culture of breast cancer cells. Credit: National Institutes of Health (Dao Tiensinh)A single protein building block commonly found in food may hold
Research could lead to more precise diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer

Research could lead to more precise diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer

by Michael Brown,University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & DentistryLynne Postovit co-led a new study identifying eight biomarkers that enable pathologists to differentiate between two typ

Research could lead to more precise diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer

by Michael Brown,University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & DentistryLynne Postovit co-led a new study identifying eight biomarkers that enable pathologists to differentiate between two typ
Shades of grey reveal breast tumours

Shades of grey reveal breast tumours

by David Bradley,InderscienceMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainBreast cancer is the second most common cancer in women. Mammography

Shades of grey reveal breast tumours

by David Bradley,InderscienceMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainBreast cancer is the second most common cancer in women. Mammography
Study to determine which stool test is best for colorectal cancer detection

Study to determine which stool test is best for colorectal cancer detection

by Texas Tech UniversityNavkiran Shokar, M.D., M.P.H., M.A., of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso) is part of a study to assess the accuracy of fecal immunochem

Study to determine which stool test is best for colorectal cancer detection

by Texas Tech UniversityNavkiran Shokar, M.D., M.P.H., M.A., of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso) is part of a study to assess the accuracy of fecal immunochem
Researchers identify potential biomarker to distinguish two aggressive types of brain tumors in children

Researchers identify potential biomarker to distinguish two aggressive types of brain tumors in children

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineSMYD3 overexpression activates the EGFR pathway in CHLA01 cells. (A) Localization of endogenous SMYD3. Representative 60x Z-stack confocal images sho

Researchers identify potential biomarker to distinguish two aggressive types of brain tumors in children

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineSMYD3 overexpression activates the EGFR pathway in CHLA01 cells. (A) Localization of endogenous SMYD3. Representative 60x Z-stack confocal images sho
Scientists discover sweet spot of activity in immune system key to fighting cancer

Scientists discover sweet spot of activity in immune system key to fighting cancer

by University of SouthamptonConcentrated CD40 receptions (grey wavy lines) on the immune cell surface. Credit: University of SouthamptonScientists at the University of Southampton have shown how

Scientists discover sweet spot of activity in immune system key to fighting cancer

by University of SouthamptonConcentrated CD40 receptions (grey wavy lines) on the immune cell surface. Credit: University of SouthamptonScientists at the University of Southampton have shown how
Children wearing sun-smart clothing had 24% fewer new moles over a 3.5 year period

Children wearing sun-smart clothing had 24% fewer new moles over a 3.5 year period

by James Cook UniversityJelleke Vanooteghem. Credit: James Cook UniversityJames Cook University researchers are calling for mandatory sun-protective clothing standards at preschools after a multi

Children wearing sun-smart clothing had 24% fewer new moles over a 3.5 year period

by James Cook UniversityJelleke Vanooteghem. Credit: James Cook UniversityJames Cook University researchers are calling for mandatory sun-protective clothing standards at preschools after a multi
Researchers find new biomarker for breast cancer

Researchers find new biomarker for breast cancer

by Austrian Science Fund (FWF)Mammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainWith the support of the FWF, an oncologist found a biomarker for bre

Researchers find new biomarker for breast cancer

by Austrian Science Fund (FWF)Mammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainWith the support of the FWF, an oncologist found a biomarker for bre
Drug turns cancer gene into 'eat me' flag for immune system

Drug turns cancer gene into 'eat me' flag for immune system

by Robin Marks,University of California, San FranciscoMicroscopy of a lung tumor biopsy. Credit: Lin MaTumor cells are notoriously good at evading the human immune system; they put up physical w

Drug turns cancer gene into 'eat me' flag for immune system

by Robin Marks,University of California, San FranciscoMicroscopy of a lung tumor biopsy. Credit: Lin MaTumor cells are notoriously good at evading the human immune system; they put up physical w