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Study reveals dual role of protein in cancer treatment

Study reveals dual role of protein in cancer treatment

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114289Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehe

Study reveals dual role of protein in cancer treatment

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114289Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehe
Brain cancer breakthroughs using the immune system offer hope against glioblastoma

Brain cancer breakthroughs using the immune system offer hope against glioblastoma

by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg OpinionCredit: Human Brain ProjectA flurry of new studies suggest scientists are finally figuring out how to harness the immune system to attack a ruthless form of brain canc

Brain cancer breakthroughs using the immune system offer hope against glioblastoma

by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg OpinionCredit: Human Brain ProjectA flurry of new studies suggest scientists are finally figuring out how to harness the immune system to attack a ruthless form of brain canc
Percentage of breast cancer survivors in Canada doubles over past 15 years, study finds

Percentage of breast cancer survivors in Canada doubles over past 15 years, study finds

by Jelena Damjanovic,University of Toronto(A) Distribution of breast cancer survivors by current (2022) age group. (B) Prevalence of net survivors of breast cancer within Canadian population by

Percentage of breast cancer survivors in Canada doubles over past 15 years, study finds

by Jelena Damjanovic,University of Toronto(A) Distribution of breast cancer survivors by current (2022) age group. (B) Prevalence of net survivors of breast cancer within Canadian population by
Head injuries could be a risk factor for developing brain cancer

Head injuries could be a risk factor for developing brain cancer

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the UCL Cancer Institute have provided important molecular understanding of how injury may contribute to the develop

Head injuries could be a risk factor for developing brain cancer

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the UCL Cancer Institute have provided important molecular understanding of how injury may contribute to the develop
A potentially novel approach to improving the efficacy of natural killer cell therapies

A potentially novel approach to improving the efficacy of natural killer cell therapies

by Ludwig Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.03.030Natural killer (NK) cells have lately become a hot focus of efforts to develop new immun

A potentially novel approach to improving the efficacy of natural killer cell therapies

by Ludwig Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.03.030Natural killer (NK) cells have lately become a hot focus of efforts to develop new immun
Study proposes streamlined approach to developing cancer drugs

Study proposes streamlined approach to developing cancer drugs

by Tom Dinki,University at BuffaloBlessing Ogboo works in the Natural Sciences Complex chemistry lab of David Heppner. Credit: Douglas Levere / Univeristy at BuffaloDrug discovery can be a frust

Study proposes streamlined approach to developing cancer drugs

by Tom Dinki,University at BuffaloBlessing Ogboo works in the Natural Sciences Complex chemistry lab of David Heppner. Credit: Douglas Levere / Univeristy at BuffaloDrug discovery can be a frust
A myeloma-targeting monoclonal antibody offers new hope for treating multiple myeloma

A myeloma-targeting monoclonal antibody offers new hope for treating multiple myeloma

by Osaka UniversitySummary of the research. Credit: Naoki HosenMultiple myeloma (MM) is a largely incurable cancer of plasma cells with an extremely poor prognosis. However, investigators from Ja

A myeloma-targeting monoclonal antibody offers new hope for treating multiple myeloma

by Osaka UniversitySummary of the research. Credit: Naoki HosenMultiple myeloma (MM) is a largely incurable cancer of plasma cells with an extremely poor prognosis. However, investigators from Ja
Researchers discover new tool for improving pancreatic cancer care

Researchers discover new tool for improving pancreatic cancer care

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe statistics for pancreatic cancer are sobering. With a five-year survival rate of only 9%, incidence of the most common type,

Researchers discover new tool for improving pancreatic cancer care

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe statistics for pancreatic cancer are sobering. With a five-year survival rate of only 9%, incidence of the most common type,
Prognosis of multiple myeloma has improved since 2000

Prognosis of multiple myeloma has improved since 2000

by Elana GotkineFor patients with multiple myeloma (MM), there has been an improvement in prognosis since 2000, but mortality still remains elevated, according to a study published online April 6 in&n

Prognosis of multiple myeloma has improved since 2000

by Elana GotkineFor patients with multiple myeloma (MM), there has been an improvement in prognosis since 2000, but mortality still remains elevated, according to a study published online April 6 in&n
Zika virus vaccine emerges as an unlikely hero in battling brain cancer

Zika virus vaccine emerges as an unlikely hero in battling brain cancer

by Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCultured human neurons infected with ZIKV-LAV. Infection in pink and cell nuclei in blue. Credit: Duke-NUS Medical SchoolScientists from Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NU

Zika virus vaccine emerges as an unlikely hero in battling brain cancer

by Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCultured human neurons infected with ZIKV-LAV. Infection in pink and cell nuclei in blue. Credit: Duke-NUS Medical SchoolScientists from Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NU
New pancreatic cancer treatment proves effective in shrinking, clearing tumors

New pancreatic cancer treatment proves effective in shrinking, clearing tumors

byUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteResearchers at the University of Massachusett

New pancreatic cancer treatment proves effective in shrinking, clearing tumors

byUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteResearchers at the University of Massachusett
Circulating tumor cell count guidance may improve long-term outcomes for patients with metastatic breast cancer

Circulating tumor cell count guidance may improve long-term outcomes for patients with metastatic breast cancer

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe use of circulating tumor cell (CTC) count to guide the choice between chemotherapy and endocrine therapy as first-

Circulating tumor cell count guidance may improve long-term outcomes for patients with metastatic breast cancer

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe use of circulating tumor cell (CTC) count to guide the choice between chemotherapy and endocrine therapy as first-