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New chemical weapon to combat cancer

New chemical weapon to combat cancer

by University of GenevaMultipolar melanoma cells stained for centrosomes (gamma-tubulin in red, centrin in green) and DNA (DAPI in blue). Scale bar represents 5 µm. Credit: UNIGEUNIGE researchers

New chemical weapon to combat cancer

by University of GenevaMultipolar melanoma cells stained for centrosomes (gamma-tubulin in red, centrin in green) and DNA (DAPI in blue). Scale bar represents 5 µm. Credit: UNIGEUNIGE researchers
Study shows immunotherapy may benefit a subset of patients with penile cancer

Study shows immunotherapy may benefit a subset of patients with penile cancer

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPenile cancer is a rare disease with approximately 2,070 new cases each year in the U.S. Treatment options are limited and typical

Study shows immunotherapy may benefit a subset of patients with penile cancer

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPenile cancer is a rare disease with approximately 2,070 new cases each year in the U.S. Treatment options are limited and typical
Detecting breast cancer earlier with 3D X-rays

Detecting breast cancer earlier with 3D X-rays

by Werner Siefer,ETH ZurichComparison of conventional computed tomography with the new GI-CT images. The increased image quality of the GI-CT is particularly evident for small features (indicate

Detecting breast cancer earlier with 3D X-rays

by Werner Siefer,ETH ZurichComparison of conventional computed tomography with the new GI-CT images. The increased image quality of the GI-CT is particularly evident for small features (indicate
Researchers develop a new cancer testing method that makes regular monitoring affordable

Researchers develop a new cancer testing method that makes regular monitoring affordable

by National University of SingaporeCpG-rich DMRs are highly enriched in regions with high GC content. (A) Percentage of DMRs between CRC tissue and healthy plasma in different genomic regions. Mo

Researchers develop a new cancer testing method that makes regular monitoring affordable

by National University of SingaporeCpG-rich DMRs are highly enriched in regions with high GC content. (A) Percentage of DMRs between CRC tissue and healthy plasma in different genomic regions. Mo
Researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with over 90% response rate

Researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with over 90% response rate

by Indiana University School of MedicineMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Indiana University Melvin and Bren

Researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with over 90% response rate

by Indiana University School of MedicineMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Indiana University Melvin and Bren
Breast cancer survivors experience faster biological aging compared to cancer-free women, study finds

Breast cancer survivors experience faster biological aging compared to cancer-free women, study finds

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCase-control analysis of biological aging and breast cancer status. Results from multivariable linear regression models treating the biolog

Breast cancer survivors experience faster biological aging compared to cancer-free women, study finds

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCase-control analysis of biological aging and breast cancer status. Results from multivariable linear regression models treating the biolog
Aggressive surgery increases survival with low-grade brain tumors: Study

Aggressive surgery increases survival with low-grade brain tumors: Study

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe transition of a low-grade, slow growing brain tumor to a lethal one can be delayed if neurosurgeons remove as much

Aggressive surgery increases survival with low-grade brain tumors: Study

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe transition of a low-grade, slow growing brain tumor to a lethal one can be delayed if neurosurgeons remove as much
Study shows how circulating tumor cells target distant organs

Study shows how circulating tumor cells target distant organs

by University of Southern CaliforniaDevelopment of brain metastasis is a complex process in which metastatic cells (green) overcome the protective effect of immune cells (red). Credit: University

Study shows how circulating tumor cells target distant organs

by University of Southern CaliforniaDevelopment of brain metastasis is a complex process in which metastatic cells (green) overcome the protective effect of immune cells (red). Credit: University
New study outlines how brain cancer cells take mitochondria from healthy cells to grow and survive

New study outlines how brain cancer cells take mitochondria from healthy cells to grow and survive

byCleveland ClinicThis is an astrocyte, labeled with GFAP (red), Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) green, and nuclear stain To-Pro (blue). Credit: Ivey and MacLean at TNPRC. Via Wikipedia.Glioblastoma

New study outlines how brain cancer cells take mitochondria from healthy cells to grow and survive

byCleveland ClinicThis is an astrocyte, labeled with GFAP (red), Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) green, and nuclear stain To-Pro (blue). Credit: Ivey and MacLean at TNPRC. Via Wikipedia.Glioblastoma
In fight against prostate cancer, caring for mental health is a growing priority

In fight against prostate cancer, caring for mental health is a growing priority

by Anthony King,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: AI-generated imageProstate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and its diagnosis—and treatment—can take a tol

In fight against prostate cancer, caring for mental health is a growing priority

by Anthony King,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: AI-generated imageProstate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and its diagnosis—and treatment—can take a tol
Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA new study from Queen Mary University of London has

Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA new study from Queen Mary University of London has
Certain cancers will likely rise exponentially due to COVID-19 screening delays

Certain cancers will likely rise exponentially due to COVID-19 screening delays

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDelays in cancer screening during the COVID-19 pandemic will likely cause a significant increase in cancer cases that could have b

Certain cancers will likely rise exponentially due to COVID-19 screening delays

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDelays in cancer screening during the COVID-19 pandemic will likely cause a significant increase in cancer cases that could have b