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Differences in T cells' functional state determine resistance to cancer therapy

Differences in T cells' functional state determine resistance to cancer therapy

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe researchers took this image of a tumor using immunofluorescence, a technique that allows them to stain tissue sections with fluorescently-labeled antib

Differences in T cells' functional state determine resistance to cancer therapy

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe researchers took this image of a tumor using immunofluorescence, a technique that allows them to stain tissue sections with fluorescently-labeled antib
Neuro-oncology experts reveal how to use AI to improve brain cancer diagnosis, monitoring and treatment

Neuro-oncology experts reveal how to use AI to improve brain cancer diagnosis, monitoring and treatment

byIndiana UniversityIU School of Medicine's Spyridon Bakas said the new recommendations are a much-needed update to the current standard of care in which individual radiologists measure tumo

Neuro-oncology experts reveal how to use AI to improve brain cancer diagnosis, monitoring and treatment

byIndiana UniversityIU School of Medicine's Spyridon Bakas said the new recommendations are a much-needed update to the current standard of care in which individual radiologists measure tumo
Gene set identifies glioblastomas most vulnerable to promising therapeutic

Gene set identifies glioblastomas most vulnerable to promising therapeutic

by Becky Ham,Translational Genomics Research InstituteGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers from TGen, part of City of Hope, and from the University of Califo

Gene set identifies glioblastomas most vulnerable to promising therapeutic

by Becky Ham,Translational Genomics Research InstituteGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers from TGen, part of City of Hope, and from the University of Califo
CAR T cell therapy: On the cusp of 'an immunotherapy revolution'?

CAR T cell therapy: On the cusp of 'an immunotherapy revolution'?

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA deeper understanding of the immune system's role in controlling cancer has helped drive &q

CAR T cell therapy: On the cusp of 'an immunotherapy revolution'?

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA deeper understanding of the immune system's role in controlling cancer has helped drive &q
Study shows Meteorin-like protein drains energy from T cells, limiting immune system's power to fight cancer

Study shows Meteorin-like protein drains energy from T cells, limiting immune system's power to fight cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe image on the right shows an unhealthy mitochondrion in a T cell exposed to METRNL. Credit: Christopher Jackson, M.D.A protein called Meteorin-lik

Study shows Meteorin-like protein drains energy from T cells, limiting immune system's power to fight cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe image on the right shows an unhealthy mitochondrion in a T cell exposed to METRNL. Credit: Christopher Jackson, M.D.A protein called Meteorin-lik
Gene and cell therapies to combat pancreatic cancer

Gene and cell therapies to combat pancreatic cancer

byMary Ann Liebert, IncGTMP clinical trials for pancreatic cancer depending on phase and trial status. Source: Clinical trial.gov. GTMPs, gene therapy medicinal products. Credit:Human Gene

Gene and cell therapies to combat pancreatic cancer

byMary Ann Liebert, IncGTMP clinical trials for pancreatic cancer depending on phase and trial status. Source: Clinical trial.gov. GTMPs, gene therapy medicinal products. Credit:Human Gene
Breast cancer awareness campaigns too often overlook those with metastatic breast cancer. Here's how they can do better

Breast cancer awareness campaigns too often overlook those with metastatic breast cancer. Here's how they can do better

by Rachel Kraus,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIs there anyone who isn't aware of breast cancer?Since 1985, cancer-related nonprofits, along with pharmaceutical firms and

Breast cancer awareness campaigns too often overlook those with metastatic breast cancer. Here's how they can do better

by Rachel Kraus,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIs there anyone who isn't aware of breast cancer?Since 1985, cancer-related nonprofits, along with pharmaceutical firms and
Investigating disparities in breast reconstruction rates after mastectomies

Investigating disparities in breast reconstruction rates after mastectomies

by Michael Masciadrelli,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine found significant disparities in the use of post-mastectomy imm

Investigating disparities in breast reconstruction rates after mastectomies

by Michael Masciadrelli,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine found significant disparities in the use of post-mastectomy imm
Experts reach consensus on gene therapy carcinogenicity risks

Experts reach consensus on gene therapy carcinogenicity risks

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnarticlein the journalHuman Gene Therapydescribes the consensus reached by invited experts who participated in a meeting

Experts reach consensus on gene therapy carcinogenicity risks

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnarticlein the journalHuman Gene Therapydescribes the consensus reached by invited experts who participated in a meeting
Advancing cervical cancer prevention in China: New insights and future strategies

Advancing cervical cancer prevention in China: New insights and future strategies

byChinese Academy of SciencesNumber of areas providing free or subsidized HPV vaccination. Credit:Cancer Biology & Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2023.0432As the

Advancing cervical cancer prevention in China: New insights and future strategies

byChinese Academy of SciencesNumber of areas providing free or subsidized HPV vaccination. Credit:Cancer Biology & Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2023.0432As the
New drug could unlock benefits of immunotherapy for more patients

New drug could unlock benefits of immunotherapy for more patients

FEBRUARY 27, 2024byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAntitumor responses. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI175369A new drug could offer a powerful way to sen

New drug could unlock benefits of immunotherapy for more patients

FEBRUARY 27, 2024byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAntitumor responses. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI175369A new drug could offer a powerful way to sen
Daily aspirin cuts odds for colon cancer: who benefits most?

Daily aspirin cuts odds for colon cancer: who benefits most?

by Ernie MundellIt's long been known that a daily dose of low-dose aspirin helps keepcolon cancerat bay.But new research suggests that those who benefit most are folks whose lifestyles

Daily aspirin cuts odds for colon cancer: who benefits most?

by Ernie MundellIt's long been known that a daily dose of low-dose aspirin helps keepcolon cancerat bay.But new research suggests that those who benefit most are folks whose lifestyles