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Researchers trace timeline of tumor evolution in metastatic breast cancer patients

Researchers trace timeline of tumor evolution in metastatic breast cancer patients

by University of Utah Health SciencesTheresa Werner, MD, Medical Director of the Clinical Trials Office at Huntsman Cancer Institute and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah.

Researchers trace timeline of tumor evolution in metastatic breast cancer patients

by University of Utah Health SciencesTheresa Werner, MD, Medical Director of the Clinical Trials Office at Huntsman Cancer Institute and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah.
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
Role of pyrethroid derivatives in autophagy and apoptosis crosstalk signaling and potential risk for malignancies

Role of pyrethroid derivatives in autophagy and apoptosis crosstalk signaling and potential risk for malignancies

by Impact Journals LLCThe effect of pyrethroid derivatives on induction of autophagy. Credit: 2022 Puvula et al.Pyrethroids are extensively used insecticides by virtue of insecticidal activity potenti

Role of pyrethroid derivatives in autophagy and apoptosis crosstalk signaling and potential risk for malignancies

by Impact Journals LLCThe effect of pyrethroid derivatives on induction of autophagy. Credit: 2022 Puvula et al.Pyrethroids are extensively used insecticides by virtue of insecticidal activity potenti
Study finds improved survival for incurable brain tumor, providing 'a crack in the armor'

Study finds improved survival for incurable brain tumor, providing 'a crack in the armor'

byUniversity of MichiganA series of brain scans shows a tumor shrinking in response to ONC201. Credit: Michigan MedicineFor the first time, researchers have found a potential drug candidate that

Study finds improved survival for incurable brain tumor, providing 'a crack in the armor'

byUniversity of MichiganA series of brain scans shows a tumor shrinking in response to ONC201. Credit: Michigan MedicineFor the first time, researchers have found a potential drug candidate that
Rogue immune cells linked to leukemia found to be a key driver of autoimmune diseases

Rogue immune cells linked to leukemia found to be a key driver of autoimmune diseases

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchA killer T cell (centre) hunting a target cell. Credit: NIH Image GalleryGene variants associated with leukemia can produce "rogue" immune cells t

Rogue immune cells linked to leukemia found to be a key driver of autoimmune diseases

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchA killer T cell (centre) hunting a target cell. Credit: NIH Image GalleryGene variants associated with leukemia can produce "rogue" immune cells t
How do metastatic tumor cells grow in lymph nodes?

How do metastatic tumor cells grow in lymph nodes?

by Institute for Basic Science(Left) Schematic diagram for the mechanism of tumor lymph node metastasis.(Right) (A) Stepwise growing metastatic melanoma in tumor-draining lymph node and (B) fatty

How do metastatic tumor cells grow in lymph nodes?

by Institute for Basic Science(Left) Schematic diagram for the mechanism of tumor lymph node metastasis.(Right) (A) Stepwise growing metastatic melanoma in tumor-draining lymph node and (B) fatty
ACE inhibitor not protective against heart damage from chemotherapy

ACE inhibitor not protective against heart damage from chemotherapy

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients who took an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor while undergoing cancer treatment with high-dose anthracyclin

ACE inhibitor not protective against heart damage from chemotherapy

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients who took an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor while undergoing cancer treatment with high-dose anthracyclin
A non-coding RNA lasso catches proteins in breast cancer cells

A non-coding RNA lasso catches proteins in breast cancer cells

by Lisbeth Heilesen,Aarhus UniversityThe authors show that the long non-coding RNA called A-ROD (Activating Regulator Of DKK1 expression) is only functional the moment it is released from chroma

A non-coding RNA lasso catches proteins in breast cancer cells

by Lisbeth Heilesen,Aarhus UniversityThe authors show that the long non-coding RNA called A-ROD (Activating Regulator Of DKK1 expression) is only functional the moment it is released from chroma
Firefighters far more likely to die from cancer and heart attacks than the public, finds study

Firefighters far more likely to die from cancer and heart attacks than the public, finds study

by University of Central LancashireCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study commissioned by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) and independently carried out by the University of Central Lancashire

Firefighters far more likely to die from cancer and heart attacks than the public, finds study

by University of Central LancashireCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study commissioned by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) and independently carried out by the University of Central Lancashire
Blood tests could offer smarter treatment for children's cancer

Blood tests could offer smarter treatment for children's cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchRhabdomyosarcoma cells. Credit: Dr Ewa Aladowicz, ICRA simple blood test could help guide the treatment of children with the cancer rhabdomyosarcoma, a new study re

Blood tests could offer smarter treatment for children's cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchRhabdomyosarcoma cells. Credit: Dr Ewa Aladowicz, ICRA simple blood test could help guide the treatment of children with the cancer rhabdomyosarcoma, a new study re
US Preventive Services Task Force: Evidence still lacking for routine skin cancer screening

US Preventive Services Task Force: Evidence still lacking for routine skin cancer screening

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is currently insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening asymptomatic adolescents and adults

US Preventive Services Task Force: Evidence still lacking for routine skin cancer screening

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is currently insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening asymptomatic adolescents and adults
Cancer hijacks the microbiome to glut itself on glucose

Cancer hijacks the microbiome to glut itself on glucose

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusHaobin Ye, PhD. Credit: CU Anschutz Medical CampusCancer needs energy to drive its out-of-control growth. It gets energy in the form of glucose, in fact

Cancer hijacks the microbiome to glut itself on glucose

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusHaobin Ye, PhD. Credit: CU Anschutz Medical CampusCancer needs energy to drive its out-of-control growth. It gets energy in the form of glucose, in fact