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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
Researchers identify subtypes of squamous cell lung cancer

Researchers identify subtypes of squamous cell lung cancer

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with squamous cell lung cancer

Researchers identify subtypes of squamous cell lung cancer

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with squamous cell lung cancer
Researchers unlock mysteries of complex microRNA oncogenes

Researchers unlock mysteries of complex microRNA oncogenes

by McGill UniversityMicroRNA and mRNA visualization in differentiating C1C12 cells. Credit: Ryan Jeffs/WikipediaMicroRNAs are tiny molecules of nucleic acid that control gene expression, acting l

Researchers unlock mysteries of complex microRNA oncogenes

by McGill UniversityMicroRNA and mRNA visualization in differentiating C1C12 cells. Credit: Ryan Jeffs/WikipediaMicroRNAs are tiny molecules of nucleic acid that control gene expression, acting l
Research suggests commonly used prostate cancer treatment rewires engine of prostate tumors

Research suggests commonly used prostate cancer treatment rewires engine of prostate tumors

byUniversity of MichiganIn three of the 21 cases Joshi Alumkal and his team studied, the gene expression of the prostate tumors changed after receiving enzalutamide and no longer had the androge

Research suggests commonly used prostate cancer treatment rewires engine of prostate tumors

byUniversity of MichiganIn three of the 21 cases Joshi Alumkal and his team studied, the gene expression of the prostate tumors changed after receiving enzalutamide and no longer had the androge
Metabolite from pomegranates improves the function of immune cells in their fight against cancer

Metabolite from pomegranates improves the function of immune cells in their fight against cancer

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2022.09.014Researchers from the Georg-Speyer-Haus in Frankfurt am Main, Ger

Metabolite from pomegranates improves the function of immune cells in their fight against cancer

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2022.09.014Researchers from the Georg-Speyer-Haus in Frankfurt am Main, Ger
Researcher pioneers method of detecting early-stage cancer: Cheaper, faster, less invasive and accurate

Researcher pioneers method of detecting early-stage cancer: Cheaper, faster, less invasive and accurate

by Dave Raney,University of CincinnatiJiajie Diao and his collaboratorare working with UC’s Technology Transfer team to commercialize their new method for early cancer diagnosis. Credit: C

Researcher pioneers method of detecting early-stage cancer: Cheaper, faster, less invasive and accurate

by Dave Raney,University of CincinnatiJiajie Diao and his collaboratorare working with UC’s Technology Transfer team to commercialize their new method for early cancer diagnosis. Credit: C
New Co-STAR T cells show promise for treating cancers in laboratory study

New Co-STAR T cells show promise for treating cancers in laboratory study

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineNew cell type, called Co-STAR, fights cancer cells. Credit: Elizabeth CookUsing genetic engineering techniques, investigators at the Johns Hopkins Ki

New Co-STAR T cells show promise for treating cancers in laboratory study

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineNew cell type, called Co-STAR, fights cancer cells. Credit: Elizabeth CookUsing genetic engineering techniques, investigators at the Johns Hopkins Ki
Study finds novel role of BRCA1 in tumor suppression

Study finds novel role of BRCA1 in tumor suppression

by Steven Lee,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSingle-molecule analysis of BRCA1–BARD1 in BLM- and EXO1-dependent resection. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

Study finds novel role of BRCA1 in tumor suppression

by Steven Lee,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSingle-molecule analysis of BRCA1–BARD1 in BLM- and EXO1-dependent resection. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/
A new strategy to enhance gene therapy for sickle cell disease

A new strategy to enhance gene therapy for sickle cell disease

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCyclosporin H Improves the Transduction of CD34+ Cells with an Anti-Sickling Globin Vector, a Possible Therapeutic Approach for Sickle Cell Disease. Credit: Mary Ann Liebe

A new strategy to enhance gene therapy for sickle cell disease

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCyclosporin H Improves the Transduction of CD34+ Cells with an Anti-Sickling Globin Vector, a Possible Therapeutic Approach for Sickle Cell Disease. Credit: Mary Ann Liebe
Research links development of childhood leukaemia to mistakes by the immune system

Research links development of childhood leukaemia to mistakes by the immune system

by University of LeedsA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaGenetic mutations that drive the

Research links development of childhood leukaemia to mistakes by the immune system

by University of LeedsA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaGenetic mutations that drive the
Study reveals lower survival rates for women than men with germ cell tumors

Study reveals lower survival rates for women than men with germ cell tumors

by Uppsala UniversityThe cell of origin, the normal development of sperm and oocytes, and the corresponding tumor development of malignant ovarian and testicular germ cell tumors. Credit:Jo

Study reveals lower survival rates for women than men with germ cell tumors

by Uppsala UniversityThe cell of origin, the normal development of sperm and oocytes, and the corresponding tumor development of malignant ovarian and testicular germ cell tumors. Credit:Jo
Adding metastasis-directed radiation therapy boosts progression-free survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer

Adding metastasis-directed radiation therapy boosts progression-free survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have demonstrated that adding metastasis-di

Adding metastasis-directed radiation therapy boosts progression-free survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have demonstrated that adding metastasis-di