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Breast cancer may be likelier to spread to bone with nighttime dim-light exposure

Breast cancer may be likelier to spread to bone with nighttime dim-light exposure

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to dim light at night, which is common in today's lifestyle, may contribute to the spread of breast cancer to the bones, researchers

Breast cancer may be likelier to spread to bone with nighttime dim-light exposure

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to dim light at night, which is common in today's lifestyle, may contribute to the spread of breast cancer to the bones, researchers
Scientists find way to starve breast cancer cells

Scientists find way to starve breast cancer cells

by Jennifer Michalowski,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryWhen fast-growing breast cancer cells run out of glutamine, they turn to an alternative supply line. PHGDH (above, in green) is a key enzyme

Scientists find way to starve breast cancer cells

by Jennifer Michalowski,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryWhen fast-growing breast cancer cells run out of glutamine, they turn to an alternative supply line. PHGDH (above, in green) is a key enzyme
Hunting brain cancer cells: Neuronal and tumorigenic boundaries of glioblastoma plasticity

Hunting brain cancer cells: Neuronal and tumorigenic boundaries of glioblastoma plasticity

byFlinders UniversityGlioblastoma tumor cells express aberrant neuronal signatures and differentiate along a neurodevelopmental trajectory. (A) Healthy neuronal cells transform to a malignant ph

Hunting brain cancer cells: Neuronal and tumorigenic boundaries of glioblastoma plasticity

byFlinders UniversityGlioblastoma tumor cells express aberrant neuronal signatures and differentiate along a neurodevelopmental trajectory. (A) Healthy neuronal cells transform to a malignant ph
Immune system plays vital role in longer multiple myeloma remission, new study shows

Immune system plays vital role in longer multiple myeloma remission, new study shows

byUniversity of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineStudy design and treatment outcomes. a Immune profiling was performed on blood and bone marrow collected from 23 patients with multiple

Immune system plays vital role in longer multiple myeloma remission, new study shows

byUniversity of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineStudy design and treatment outcomes. a Immune profiling was performed on blood and bone marrow collected from 23 patients with multiple
Gene signature to tailor chemotherapy shows promise for improving breast cancer survival

Gene signature to tailor chemotherapy shows promise for improving breast cancer survival

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a gene signature technique to tailor chemotherapy for patients with early triple negative breast cancer shows promise as a way to

Gene signature to tailor chemotherapy shows promise for improving breast cancer survival

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a gene signature technique to tailor chemotherapy for patients with early triple negative breast cancer shows promise as a way to
Tackling tumour scar tissue could be key to treating pancreatic cancer

Tackling tumour scar tissue could be key to treating pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainThe first study in the world to take a detailed look

Tackling tumour scar tissue could be key to treating pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainThe first study in the world to take a detailed look
New study identifies ganoderic acid DM as potential treatment for breast cancer

New study identifies ganoderic acid DM as potential treatment for breast cancer

byChinese Academy of SciencesProtein-protein interaction network of the 53 potential targets for treating breast cancer. Credit: Mohammed Sharif SwallahBreast cancer is one of the most common ca

New study identifies ganoderic acid DM as potential treatment for breast cancer

byChinese Academy of SciencesProtein-protein interaction network of the 53 potential targets for treating breast cancer. Credit: Mohammed Sharif SwallahBreast cancer is one of the most common ca
Study reveals secrets of "hot" and "cold" pancreatic cancer tumors

Study reveals secrets of "hot" and "cold" pancreatic cancer tumors

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaT cell high tumor. T cell high tumor. All Cell/Tumor Cells/T Cells. Credit: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsy

Study reveals secrets of "hot" and "cold" pancreatic cancer tumors

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaT cell high tumor. T cell high tumor. All Cell/Tumor Cells/T Cells. Credit: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsy
Study calculates contribution of risk factors to cancer in the US

Study calculates contribution of risk factors to cancer in the US

by American Cancer SocietyPopulation attributable fraction of cancer deaths by risk factor; men, women, and combined. Credit: American Cancer SocietyA new American Cancer Society study calculates

Study calculates contribution of risk factors to cancer in the US

by American Cancer SocietyPopulation attributable fraction of cancer deaths by risk factor; men, women, and combined. Credit: American Cancer SocietyA new American Cancer Society study calculates
Innovations in cancer treatment through targeted bacterial vaccines

Innovations in cancer treatment through targeted bacterial vaccines

byScience China PressThe schematic illustrates how the nanovaccine induces robust anti-F. nucleatum immune responses that significantly improve the efficiency of chemotherapy and reduce cancer m

Innovations in cancer treatment through targeted bacterial vaccines

byScience China PressThe schematic illustrates how the nanovaccine induces robust anti-F. nucleatum immune responses that significantly improve the efficiency of chemotherapy and reduce cancer m
Tackling resistance to HIF2 drugs with an RNA-based therapy

Tackling resistance to HIF2 drugs with an RNA-based therapy

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterDownregulation of HIF2α by ARO-HIF2 in patient tumor biopsies. Credit: Dr. Payal KapurExpected to be diagnosed in 2% of men and 1% of women in the U.S., kidney ca

Tackling resistance to HIF2 drugs with an RNA-based therapy

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterDownregulation of HIF2α by ARO-HIF2 in patient tumor biopsies. Credit: Dr. Payal KapurExpected to be diagnosed in 2% of men and 1% of women in the U.S., kidney ca
Many breast cancer survivors do not receive genetic testing, despite being eligible

Many breast cancer survivors do not receive genetic testing, despite being eligible

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs cancer treatment and survivorship care relies more on understanding the genetic make-up of an individual's tumor,

Many breast cancer survivors do not receive genetic testing, despite being eligible

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs cancer treatment and survivorship care relies more on understanding the genetic make-up of an individual's tumor,