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Research concentrates on genes that cause tumors in the Meibomian gland

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

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
Moderate exercise helps colorectal cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving gut bacteria

Moderate exercise helps colorectal cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving gut bacteria

by Heather Simonsen,University of UtahCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRegular physical activity can extend colorectal cancer patients' lives. In a first-ever study, scientists looked at the

Moderate exercise helps colorectal cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving gut bacteria

by Heather Simonsen,University of UtahCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRegular physical activity can extend colorectal cancer patients' lives. In a first-ever study, scientists looked at the
Team introduces new approach in cancer therapy with innovative mechanism-of-action for ferroptosis induction

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

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
Boys should be given HPV jab, says vaccine committee

Boys should be given HPV jab, says vaccine committee

by Cancer Research UKHuman papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Credit:Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 2.0It's nearly a decade since the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was first introduced in t

Boys should be given HPV jab, says vaccine committee

by Cancer Research UKHuman papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Credit:Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 2.0It's nearly a decade since the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was first introduced in t
New cancer therapy takes personalized medicine to a new level

New cancer therapy takes personalized medicine to a new level

by Karen WeintraubCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPersonalized care has been a buzzword in medicine for years, but new research on cancer treatment is taking it to a new level.Detailed in a study pu

New cancer therapy takes personalized medicine to a new level

by Karen WeintraubCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPersonalized care has been a buzzword in medicine for years, but new research on cancer treatment is taking it to a new level.Detailed in a study pu
Unvaccinated cancer patients with COVID seven times more likely to die than comparable patients without COVID

Unvaccinated cancer patients with COVID seven times more likely to die than comparable patients without COVID

byRegenstrief InstituteKaplan-Meier survival estimates of overall cancer population by age group (years), Indiana, 2019-2020. Credit:JMIR Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.2196/35310Unvaccinated

Unvaccinated cancer patients with COVID seven times more likely to die than comparable patients without COVID

byRegenstrief InstituteKaplan-Meier survival estimates of overall cancer population by age group (years), Indiana, 2019-2020. Credit:JMIR Cancer(2022). DOI: 10.2196/35310Unvaccinated
The surprising link between circadian disruption and cancer may have to do with temperature

The surprising link between circadian disruption and cancer may have to do with temperature

byThe Scripps Research InstituteFor mice placed in ‘chronic jet lag’ (CJL) conditions, they showed a 68% increase in tumor burden when compared to mice placed in 12 hours of light, 12 hours of d

The surprising link between circadian disruption and cancer may have to do with temperature

byThe Scripps Research InstituteFor mice placed in ‘chronic jet lag’ (CJL) conditions, they showed a 68% increase in tumor burden when compared to mice placed in 12 hours of light, 12 hours of d
New hope for prostate cancer: New form of immunotherapy could prevent resistance to hormone therapy

New hope for prostate cancer: New form of immunotherapy could prevent resistance to hormone therapy

byUniversity of SheffieldADT stimulates the PV accumulation of FR-β+ TAMs in mouse (Myc-CaP) and localized, human prostate tumors. Credit:Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer(2024). D

New hope for prostate cancer: New form of immunotherapy could prevent resistance to hormone therapy

byUniversity of SheffieldADT stimulates the PV accumulation of FR-β+ TAMs in mouse (Myc-CaP) and localized, human prostate tumors. Credit:Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer(2024). D
How much sun can (and should) I get?

How much sun can (and should) I get?

by Katie Lee and Rachel Neale,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs we slide of out summer, you might be wondering how careful you need to be about sun exposure. Excessive exposur

How much sun can (and should) I get?

by Katie Lee and Rachel Neale,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs we slide of out summer, you might be wondering how careful you need to be about sun exposure. Excessive exposur
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
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
Single-cell analysis reveals how melanoma cells resist immunotherapy

Single-cell analysis reveals how melanoma cells resist immunotherapy

by Karen Zusi,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardUnleashing the immune system to fight tumors—an approach enabled by immunotherapy—has led to remarkable

Single-cell analysis reveals how melanoma cells resist immunotherapy

by Karen Zusi,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardUnleashing the immune system to fight tumors—an approach enabled by immunotherapy—has led to remarkable