New study helps explain the anti-cancer properties of mannose sugar

bySanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteProposed model for the mechanism underlying anticancer activity of mannose in mannose phosphate isomerase knockout (MPI-KO) human cancer cells

Updated on: January 13,2024

New study helps explain the anti-cancer properties of mannose sugar

bySanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteProposed model for the mechanism underlying anticancer activity of mannose in mannose phosphate isomerase knockout (MPI-KO) human cancer cells

Updated on:January 13,2024

Study reveals mechanism linking heart disease to cancer development

byTel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) and the Leviev Cardiothoracic and Vascular Center at the Sheba Medical Center have found a mechanism respon

Updated on: April 28,2024

Study reveals mechanism linking heart disease to cancer development

byTel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) and the Leviev Cardiothoracic and Vascular Center at the Sheba Medical Center have found a mechanism respon

Updated on:April 28,2024

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

Development of a novel bispecific antibody therapy to overcome myeloma heterogeneity

by Ehime UniversityMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Multiple myeloma is still an incurable hematological ma

Updated on: March 25,2024

Development of a novel bispecific antibody therapy to overcome myeloma heterogeneity

by Ehime UniversityMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Multiple myeloma is still an incurable hematological ma

Updated on:March 25,2024

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

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

Updated on: January 04,2024

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

Updated on:January 04,2024

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

Updated on: March 20,2024

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

Updated on:March 20,2024

Novel late-stage colorectal cancer treatment proves effective in preclinical models

by Angel Mendez,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolThe low T cells are due to exosomal, immunosuppressive miRNAs that disrupt T cell function and loss of T cells in the tumor environment. Cre

Updated on: April 29,2024

Novel late-stage colorectal cancer treatment proves effective in preclinical models

by Angel Mendez,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolThe low T cells are due to exosomal, immunosuppressive miRNAs that disrupt T cell function and loss of T cells in the tumor environment. Cre

Updated on:April 29,2024

Inhibiting the biological crosstalk of autophagy and mitochondrial function underlying pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressAutophagy inhibition leads to a drop in the LIP in PDAC. (A) Autophagy was inhibited genetically or pharmacologically in PDAC cells, and the relative LIP was d

Updated on: February 24,2024

Inhibiting the biological crosstalk of autophagy and mitochondrial function underlying pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressAutophagy inhibition leads to a drop in the LIP in PDAC. (A) Autophagy was inhibited genetically or pharmacologically in PDAC cells, and the relative LIP was d

Updated on:February 24,2024

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

Keeping aggressive cancer cells in check by blocking a protein responsible for repairs

by Catarina Pietschmann,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained

Updated on: January 07,2024

Keeping aggressive cancer cells in check by blocking a protein responsible for repairs

by Catarina Pietschmann,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained

Updated on:January 07,2024

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

Updated on: May 11,2024

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

Updated on:May 11,2024