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Study links gut microbiome and aggressive prostate cancer

Study links gut microbiome and aggressive prostate cancer

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainCleveland Clinic researchers have shown for the first time that diet-associated molecules in the gut are associated with aggressive prostate cancer, su

Study links gut microbiome and aggressive prostate cancer

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainCleveland Clinic researchers have shown for the first time that diet-associated molecules in the gut are associated with aggressive prostate cancer, su
New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteMatchMiner overview of data flow and modes of use. a) Data inputs from patients and trials are utilized by the MatchEngine to match patients to trials. b) Shown are

New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteMatchMiner overview of data flow and modes of use. a) Data inputs from patients and trials are utilized by the MatchEngine to match patients to trials. b) Shown are
Researchers discover potential new melanoma treatment, giving hope to patients

Researchers discover potential new melanoma treatment, giving hope to patients

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteTumor response, PFS, and OS. A, Spider plot of tumor burden change of target lesions in reference to the baseline tumor burden in 18 patients with measurable t

Researchers discover potential new melanoma treatment, giving hope to patients

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteTumor response, PFS, and OS. A, Spider plot of tumor burden change of target lesions in reference to the baseline tumor burden in 18 patients with measurable t
Trial finds adding immune modulator to targeted therapy does not improve survival in difficult-to-treat thyroid cancer

Trial finds adding immune modulator to targeted therapy does not improve survival in difficult-to-treat thyroid cancer

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults of a multicenter phase II clinical trial led by the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center show

Trial finds adding immune modulator to targeted therapy does not improve survival in difficult-to-treat thyroid cancer

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults of a multicenter phase II clinical trial led by the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center show
CRISPR-edited CAR T cells enhance fight against blood cancers

CRISPR-edited CAR T cells enhance fight against blood cancers

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnocking out a protein known to stifle T cell activation on CAR T cells using the CRISPR/Cas9 technology e

CRISPR-edited CAR T cells enhance fight against blood cancers

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnocking out a protein known to stifle T cell activation on CAR T cells using the CRISPR/Cas9 technology e
Liver cancer growth tied to tryptophan intake

Liver cancer growth tied to tryptophan intake

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterSummary of our findings on Trp dependency and vulnerability in MYC-driven tumors. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-478

Liver cancer growth tied to tryptophan intake

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterSummary of our findings on Trp dependency and vulnerability in MYC-driven tumors. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-478
Experimental AI method boosts doctors' ability to diagnose cancers and precancers of the esophagus

Experimental AI method boosts doctors' ability to diagnose cancers and precancers of the esophagus

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressEndoscopic photographs of lesions in three false-negative patients. Credit:Science Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.adk5395Artificia

Experimental AI method boosts doctors' ability to diagnose cancers and precancers of the esophagus

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressEndoscopic photographs of lesions in three false-negative patients. Credit:Science Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.adk5395Artificia
Study shows how morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain

Study shows how morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain

by Stacy Pigott,University of ArizonaOn the left, cells isolated from breast cancer cells were treated with RANKL, a growth factor that stimulates bone resorption, to produce osteoclasts (pink).

Study shows how morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain

by Stacy Pigott,University of ArizonaOn the left, cells isolated from breast cancer cells were treated with RANKL, a growth factor that stimulates bone resorption, to produce osteoclasts (pink).
Blood test for brain cancer may be on horizon, research finds

Blood test for brain cancer may be on horizon, research finds

byPennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and deadliest type of brain cancer with a five-year survival rate of only 5%. Researchers at

Blood test for brain cancer may be on horizon, research finds

byPennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and deadliest type of brain cancer with a five-year survival rate of only 5%. Researchers at