Largest-ever genetic study of prostate cancer in men of African descent finds new risk factors for the disease

by Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProstate cancer takes a greater toll on Black men than on men of other races. In the United States, one in six Black men will ge

Updated on: January 30,2024

Largest-ever genetic study of prostate cancer in men of African descent finds new risk factors for the disease

by Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProstate cancer takes a greater toll on Black men than on men of other races. In the United States, one in six Black men will ge

Updated on:January 30,2024

Researchers discover marker that may show when a type of skin cancer is preparing to metastasize

by Center for Genomic RegulationFrom left to right: Noemí Haro, Óscar Pozo, Inma Hernández-Muñoz, Evelyn Andrades, Paloma Torres & Ramon Pujol. Credit: Hospital de Mar/IMIMCells that form cutaneou

Updated on: February 20,2024

Researchers discover marker that may show when a type of skin cancer is preparing to metastasize

by Center for Genomic RegulationFrom left to right: Noemí Haro, Óscar Pozo, Inma Hernández-Muñoz, Evelyn Andrades, Paloma Torres & Ramon Pujol. Credit: Hospital de Mar/IMIMCells that form cutaneou

Updated on:February 20,2024

Study shows how morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain

by Stacy Pigott,University of ArizonaOn the left, cells isolated from breast cancer cells were treated with RANKL, a growth factor that stimulates bone resorption, to produce osteoclasts (pink).

Updated on: January 22,2024

Study shows how morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain

by Stacy Pigott,University of ArizonaOn the left, cells isolated from breast cancer cells were treated with RANKL, a growth factor that stimulates bone resorption, to produce osteoclasts (pink).

Updated on:January 22,2024

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

People with type 2 diabetes at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, study suggests

byDiabetologiaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsIndividuals with type 2 diabetes who are at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, this year'sAn

Updated on: September 07,2024

People with type 2 diabetes at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, study suggests

byDiabetologiaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsIndividuals with type 2 diabetes who are at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, this year'sAn

Updated on:September 07,2024

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

Updated on: March 30,2024

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

Updated on:March 30,2024

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

Updated on: June 11,2024

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

Updated on:June 11,2024

Less invasive for patients: Using blood tests to diagnose lung cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurrently, when lung cancer is suspected, a "morsel" of tissue is removed and examined under the microscope. This m

Updated on: March 05,2024

Less invasive for patients: Using blood tests to diagnose lung cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurrently, when lung cancer is suspected, a "morsel" of tissue is removed and examined under the microscope. This m

Updated on:March 05,2024

Knocking out part of the innate immune system to improve cancer therapy

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China, have discovered that shutting down part of the innate immune system i

Updated on: January 26,2024

Knocking out part of the innate immune system to improve cancer therapy

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China, have discovered that shutting down part of the innate immune system i

Updated on:January 26,2024

How conquering a rare leukemia in children revolutionized cancer care for millions

by Marie McculloughFifty years ago, children with an aggressive form of leukemia went from diagnosis to death in a few months, as the disease rampaged through their lymph nodes, spleens, livers, and n

Updated on: March 01,2024

How conquering a rare leukemia in children revolutionized cancer care for millions

by Marie McculloughFifty years ago, children with an aggressive form of leukemia went from diagnosis to death in a few months, as the disease rampaged through their lymph nodes, spleens, livers, and n

Updated on:March 01,2024

Research uncovers potential pathway for breast cancer treatment

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckyYadi Wu, Ph.D., University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center. Credit: Ben Corwin/University of KentuckyA recent University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Cent

Updated on: March 20,2024

Research uncovers potential pathway for breast cancer treatment

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckyYadi Wu, Ph.D., University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center. Credit: Ben Corwin/University of KentuckyA recent University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Cent

Updated on:March 20,2024

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

Updated on: March 12,2024

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

Updated on:March 12,2024