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Aggressive cancer cells grow by protecting their identity, shows study

Aggressive cancer cells grow by protecting their identity, shows study

byRuhr-Universitaet-BochumGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112533For most types of cancer, the primary tumor is not the cause of death, but m

Aggressive cancer cells grow by protecting their identity, shows study

byRuhr-Universitaet-BochumGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112533For most types of cancer, the primary tumor is not the cause of death, but m
Engineered plasma cells show long-lasting antileukemic activity in mice

Engineered plasma cells show long-lasting antileukemic activity in mice

byCell PressAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers show for the first time that engineered human plasma B cells can be used to treat a disease—specificall

Engineered plasma cells show long-lasting antileukemic activity in mice

byCell PressAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers show for the first time that engineered human plasma B cells can be used to treat a disease—specificall
Swallowable device to detect Barrett's esophagus receives FDA 510(k) clearance

Swallowable device to detect Barrett's esophagus receives FDA 510(k) clearance

by Case Western Reserve University"FDA clearance of the EsoCheck device means the device is now available to patients and physicians as a non-endoscopic method for sampling the esophagus. Th

Swallowable device to detect Barrett's esophagus receives FDA 510(k) clearance

by Case Western Reserve University"FDA clearance of the EsoCheck device means the device is now available to patients and physicians as a non-endoscopic method for sampling the esophagus. Th
Researchers investigate cancer cluster in Alabama town

Researchers investigate cancer cluster in Alabama town

by Lindsey Piercy,University of KentuckyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFruithurst is your quintessential small town. Located in Cleburne County, Alabama—just five miles on the other side of t

Researchers investigate cancer cluster in Alabama town

by Lindsey Piercy,University of KentuckyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFruithurst is your quintessential small town. Located in Cleburne County, Alabama—just five miles on the other side of t
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,
'Magic bullet' takes aim at pancreatic cancer

'Magic bullet' takes aim at pancreatic cancer

by University of South AustraliaAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainEvery day, more than 1200 people worldwide are told they

'Magic bullet' takes aim at pancreatic cancer

by University of South AustraliaAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainEvery day, more than 1200 people worldwide are told they
Study: More aggressive treatments needed to improve 5-year survival rate for glioblastoma

Study: More aggressive treatments needed to improve 5-year survival rate for glioblastoma

by Joe Dangor,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicDespite improvements in median and short-term survival rates for patients with glioblastoma, the most common brain tumor in adults, the percentage of

Study: More aggressive treatments needed to improve 5-year survival rate for glioblastoma

by Joe Dangor,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicDespite improvements in median and short-term survival rates for patients with glioblastoma, the most common brain tumor in adults, the percentage of
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
New potential cancer-driving genes identified, opening new paths for precision treatments

New potential cancer-driving genes identified, opening new paths for precision treatments

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchStudy design and number of samples per tumor type included in the analysis. Credit:Nature Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01785-9Researchers hav

New potential cancer-driving genes identified, opening new paths for precision treatments

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchStudy design and number of samples per tumor type included in the analysis. Credit:Nature Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01785-9Researchers hav
Research perspective: Cancer prevention with rapamycin

Research perspective: Cancer prevention with rapamycin

by Impact Journals LLCRapamycin prevents cancer by slowing tumor progression (hypothetical schema). (A) Rapamycin slows tumor progression and delays cancer and death from cancer. (B) Rapamycin slows t

Research perspective: Cancer prevention with rapamycin

by Impact Journals LLCRapamycin prevents cancer by slowing tumor progression (hypothetical schema). (A) Rapamycin slows tumor progression and delays cancer and death from cancer. (B) Rapamycin slows t
New therapeutic avenue in the fight against chronic liver disease

New therapeutic avenue in the fight against chronic liver disease

by Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic image showing the ETP expression and survival rate in liver tissue from HCC patients. Credit: UNISTAn international team of research

New therapeutic avenue in the fight against chronic liver disease

by Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic image showing the ETP expression and survival rate in liver tissue from HCC patients. Credit: UNISTAn international team of research