Novel AI method identifies locations, interactions among genes in and around tumors

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineImage of a breast cancer tissue sample overlaid with visual representations of spatially interacting patterns of tumor and immune activity obtained t

Updated on: January 12,2024

Novel AI method identifies locations, interactions among genes in and around tumors

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineImage of a breast cancer tissue sample overlaid with visual representations of spatially interacting patterns of tumor and immune activity obtained t

Updated on:January 12,2024

Baylor College of Medicine graduate starts Speratum CR to bring his own discovery to cancer patients

by Baylor College of MedicineThis image shows pancreatic cancer cells (nuclei in blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteDr. Christian Marín-Muller&

Updated on: March 08,2024

Baylor College of Medicine graduate starts Speratum CR to bring his own discovery to cancer patients

by Baylor College of MedicineThis image shows pancreatic cancer cells (nuclei in blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteDr. Christian Marín-Muller&

Updated on:March 08,2024

Activation of a distinct genetic pathway can slow the progress of metastatic breast cancer

by Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research InstituteImmunofluorescent staining reveals activation of the BMP-Smad signaling pathway in metastatic breast cancer cells in response to BMP4 stimulation (left p

Updated on: December 20,2023

Activation of a distinct genetic pathway can slow the progress of metastatic breast cancer

by Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research InstituteImmunofluorescent staining reveals activation of the BMP-Smad signaling pathway in metastatic breast cancer cells in response to BMP4 stimulation (left p

Updated on:December 20,2023

Solid organ transplant patients may be at higher risk for skin cancer and require coordinated care

by Jay Furst,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageMore than half of all patients who receive solid organ transplants will have an incidence of skin cancer at some point—most often a nonmelanoma

Updated on: January 04,2024

Solid organ transplant patients may be at higher risk for skin cancer and require coordinated care

by Jay Furst,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageMore than half of all patients who receive solid organ transplants will have an incidence of skin cancer at some point—most often a nonmelanoma

Updated on:January 04,2024

Research concentrates on genes that cause tumors in the Meibomian gland

byTufts UniversityDr. Cornelia Peterson calibrates a piece of equipment used to measure intraocular pressure during an ocular toxicity study in animals. Credit: Noah MossDr. Cornelia Peterson is

Updated on: December 01,2024

Research concentrates on genes that cause tumors in the Meibomian gland

byTufts UniversityDr. Cornelia Peterson calibrates a piece of equipment used to measure intraocular pressure during an ocular toxicity study in animals. Credit: Noah MossDr. Cornelia Peterson is

Updated on:December 01,2024

Researchers compare tumor characteristics, survival outcome of different bile duct cancers

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainCholangiocarcinoma (CCA) or bile duct cancer, is a rare, aggressive liver cancer with a poor prognosis, which occurs mostly in peop

Updated on: September 30,2024

Researchers compare tumor characteristics, survival outcome of different bile duct cancers

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainCholangiocarcinoma (CCA) or bile duct cancer, is a rare, aggressive liver cancer with a poor prognosis, which occurs mostly in peop

Updated on:September 30,2024

Team introduces new approach in cancer therapy with innovative mechanism-of-action for ferroptosis induction

byHelmholtz Zentrum MünchenFSP1 condensates in green induced by icFSP1 surrounding a blue nucleus. Credit: Toshitaka NakamuraA team of researchers led by Dr. Marcus Conrad from Helmholtz Munich

Updated on: January 08,2024

Team introduces new approach in cancer therapy with innovative mechanism-of-action for ferroptosis induction

byHelmholtz Zentrum MünchenFSP1 condensates in green induced by icFSP1 surrounding a blue nucleus. Credit: Toshitaka NakamuraA team of researchers led by Dr. Marcus Conrad from Helmholtz Munich

Updated on:January 08,2024

As patients live longer, new criteria needed for prostate cancer trials

JANUARY 26, 2024by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityKaplan-Meier curves for (A) OS and rPFS and (B) OS and cPFS. cPFS=clinical progression-free survival; OS=overall survival; rPFS=radiograph

Updated on: March 25,2024

As patients live longer, new criteria needed for prostate cancer trials

JANUARY 26, 2024by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityKaplan-Meier curves for (A) OS and rPFS and (B) OS and cPFS. cPFS=clinical progression-free survival; OS=overall survival; rPFS=radiograph

Updated on:March 25,2024

Breast cancer spread uncovered by new molecular microscopy

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteConverting BaSISS spatial signals into maps of clones.a, Bar plots of cancer cell fractions (CCFs) derived from bulk WGS of the P1 samples.b, P

Updated on: January 11,2024

Breast cancer spread uncovered by new molecular microscopy

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteConverting BaSISS spatial signals into maps of clones.a, Bar plots of cancer cell fractions (CCFs) derived from bulk WGS of the P1 samples.b, P

Updated on:January 11,2024

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

Updated on: January 12,2024

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

Updated on:January 12,2024

Immune evasion tactics of liver cancer cells revealed

byeLifeActivated ß-catenin represses immune infiltration in liver cancer spheroids through exosomes. (a) Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) infiltration analysis protocol. Created with Bi

Updated on: March 30,2024

Immune evasion tactics of liver cancer cells revealed

byeLifeActivated ß-catenin represses immune infiltration in liver cancer spheroids through exosomes. (a) Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) infiltration analysis protocol. Created with Bi

Updated on:March 30,2024

More than 25% of cancer survivors report significant levels of disability after cancer diagnosis, according to new study

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA survey of nearly 50,000 cancer survivors has found that more than a quarter had a physical disability that impaired their mobili

Updated on: April 30,2024

More than 25% of cancer survivors report significant levels of disability after cancer diagnosis, according to new study

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA survey of nearly 50,000 cancer survivors has found that more than a quarter had a physical disability that impaired their mobili

Updated on:April 30,2024