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Researchers take first steps toward a vaccine for pancreatic cancer

Researchers take first steps toward a vaccine for pancreatic cancer

by Chris Mahony,Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Queen Mary University of London and Zhengzhou University have developed a personalized vaccine system th

Researchers take first steps toward a vaccine for pancreatic cancer

by Chris Mahony,Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Queen Mary University of London and Zhengzhou University have developed a personalized vaccine system th
What is a mammogram, and why are they important?

What is a mammogram, and why are they important?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer accounts for 1 in 3 of all new cancers diagnosed in women in the U.S. each year, according to the American Cancer Society. It's estima

What is a mammogram, and why are they important?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer accounts for 1 in 3 of all new cancers diagnosed in women in the U.S. each year, according to the American Cancer Society. It's estima
Finding new ways to treat diffuse midline gliomas

Finding new ways to treat diffuse midline gliomas

by Greg Glasgow,CU Anschutz Medical CampusPlanning CTs demonstrating positioning of the mouse on the custom platform and RT fields for the two RT groups, along with the RT schedule for both grou

Finding new ways to treat diffuse midline gliomas

by Greg Glasgow,CU Anschutz Medical CampusPlanning CTs demonstrating positioning of the mouse on the custom platform and RT fields for the two RT groups, along with the RT schedule for both grou
Scientists find butyrate's possible anticancer potential is cell-type specific

Scientists find butyrate's possible anticancer potential is cell-type specific

FEBRUARY 27, 2024by Maribel Alonso,Agricultural Research ServiceDistinct effects of butyrate on colon cancer cell lines (A) HCT116, (B) HT-29, (C) Caco-2 cell growth curves for 24, 48, and 72 h,

Scientists find butyrate's possible anticancer potential is cell-type specific

FEBRUARY 27, 2024by Maribel Alonso,Agricultural Research ServiceDistinct effects of butyrate on colon cancer cell lines (A) HCT116, (B) HT-29, (C) Caco-2 cell growth curves for 24, 48, and 72 h,
Proteogenomics analysis of high-grade gliomas offers hints on tumor evolution

Proteogenomics analysis of high-grade gliomas offers hints on tumor evolution

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2024.06.004In August 2023, a team of researchers including Dr. Eduard

Proteogenomics analysis of high-grade gliomas offers hints on tumor evolution

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2024.06.004In August 2023, a team of researchers including Dr. Eduard
Researchers identify barriers to breast cancer screening in vulnerable populations

Researchers identify barriers to breast cancer screening in vulnerable populations

by Sbarro Health Research OrganizationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen of racial and ethnic minorities experience challenges that hinder adherence to regular mammography screenings.In order to

Researchers identify barriers to breast cancer screening in vulnerable populations

by Sbarro Health Research OrganizationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen of racial and ethnic minorities experience challenges that hinder adherence to regular mammography screenings.In order to
Study reports progress in long-term protection against ovarian cancer tumors

Study reports progress in long-term protection against ovarian cancer tumors

byWayne State UniversityCharacterization of immune response during ovarian tumor progression. mCherry+ TKO mouse ovarian cancer cells were injected i.p. in C57BL/6 immunocompetent mice (n=50) or

Study reports progress in long-term protection against ovarian cancer tumors

byWayne State UniversityCharacterization of immune response during ovarian tumor progression. mCherry+ TKO mouse ovarian cancer cells were injected i.p. in C57BL/6 immunocompetent mice (n=50) or
Negative fecal tests tied to low risk for advanced colorectal cancer

Negative fecal tests tied to low risk for advanced colorectal cancer

by Lori SolomonThere was a low risk for advanced neoplasia after multiple rounds of negative fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) in people undergoing surveillance colonoscopy, according to a study publis

Negative fecal tests tied to low risk for advanced colorectal cancer

by Lori SolomonThere was a low risk for advanced neoplasia after multiple rounds of negative fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) in people undergoing surveillance colonoscopy, according to a study publis
Era of hope for patients with lung cancer

Era of hope for patients with lung cancer

by Alex OsiadaczCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness month. Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, with more than 2.1 million cases, according to the American L

Era of hope for patients with lung cancer

by Alex OsiadaczCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness month. Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, with more than 2.1 million cases, according to the American L
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
Improving emotional well-being, quality of sleep, and decision making in patients at risk for breast cancer

Improving emotional well-being, quality of sleep, and decision making in patients at risk for breast cancer

byTel Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted at Tel Aviv University has determined that use of the Inquiry Based Stress Reduction (IBSR) technique among women with

Improving emotional well-being, quality of sleep, and decision making in patients at risk for breast cancer

byTel Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted at Tel Aviv University has determined that use of the Inquiry Based Stress Reduction (IBSR) technique among women with
In a clinical trial, blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes

In a clinical trial, blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiving blood thinners in addition to clot-busting medications to people with ischemic strokes (clot-caused strokes) did not improve their out

In a clinical trial, blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiving blood thinners in addition to clot-busting medications to people with ischemic strokes (clot-caused strokes) did not improve their out