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Studies expand and update an encyclopedia of cancer cell lines

Studies expand and update an encyclopedia of cancer cell lines

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit : Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsLarge libraries of cancer cell lines—collections of cells that represent tumor types seen in can

Studies expand and update an encyclopedia of cancer cell lines

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit : Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsLarge libraries of cancer cell lines—collections of cells that represent tumor types seen in can
Liquid biopsy has prognostic role in colorectal cancer and potential for guiding therapy

Liquid biopsy has prognostic role in colorectal cancer and potential for guiding therapy

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: European Society for Medical OncologyLiquid biopsy is likely to play an increasing role in identifying patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) who ar

Liquid biopsy has prognostic role in colorectal cancer and potential for guiding therapy

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: European Society for Medical OncologyLiquid biopsy is likely to play an increasing role in identifying patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) who ar
Doctor gets first US lung-liver transplant for advanced lung cancer

Doctor gets first US lung-liver transplant for advanced lung cancer

by Dennis ThompsonDr. Gary Gibbon didn't have long to live. A harsh cocktail of chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy for his advanced lung cancer had permanently destroyed his lungs and cause

Doctor gets first US lung-liver transplant for advanced lung cancer

by Dennis ThompsonDr. Gary Gibbon didn't have long to live. A harsh cocktail of chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy for his advanced lung cancer had permanently destroyed his lungs and cause
Deadly liver cancer rewires cell metabolism to grow, study finds

Deadly liver cancer rewires cell metabolism to grow, study finds

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101699A deadly liver cancer that mainly affects children and y

Deadly liver cancer rewires cell metabolism to grow, study finds

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101699A deadly liver cancer that mainly affects children and y
Team identifies protein key to cancer cells ability to spread

Team identifies protein key to cancer cells ability to spread

by University of GuelphProfessor Jim Uniacke in his specialized lab. Credit: Rob O'FlanaganUniversity of Guelph scientists have made a discovery that could reduce the spread of cancer by hind

Team identifies protein key to cancer cells ability to spread

by University of GuelphProfessor Jim Uniacke in his specialized lab. Credit: Rob O'FlanaganUniversity of Guelph scientists have made a discovery that could reduce the spread of cancer by hind
Team identifies genes that increase risk for triple-negative breast cancer

Team identifies genes that increase risk for triple-negative breast cancer

by Mayo ClinicThis stylistic diagram shows a gene in relation to the double helix structure of DNA and to a chromosome (right). The chromosome is X-shaped because it is dividing. Introns are regi

Team identifies genes that increase risk for triple-negative breast cancer

by Mayo ClinicThis stylistic diagram shows a gene in relation to the double helix structure of DNA and to a chromosome (right). The chromosome is X-shaped because it is dividing. Introns are regi
Smartphone app monitors cancer patients recovery

Smartphone app monitors cancer patients recovery

by University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancer patients receiving chemotherapy can be remotely monitored using their smartphone sensors and an algorithm

Smartphone app monitors cancer patients recovery

by University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancer patients receiving chemotherapy can be remotely monitored using their smartphone sensors and an algorithm
Renowned tumor suppressor has prominent role in tissue repair, study finds

Renowned tumor suppressor has prominent role in tissue repair, study finds

by Krista Conger,Stanford UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageA protein famed among scientists and clinicians for its ability to suppress the development of many types of tumors may just be moon

Renowned tumor suppressor has prominent role in tissue repair, study finds

by Krista Conger,Stanford UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageA protein famed among scientists and clinicians for its ability to suppress the development of many types of tumors may just be moon
Deadly lung cancers are driven by multiple genetic changes

Deadly lung cancers are driven by multiple genetic changes

by University of California, San FranciscoLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaA new UC San Francisco-led study challenges the dogma in oncology that mos

Deadly lung cancers are driven by multiple genetic changes

by University of California, San FranciscoLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaA new UC San Francisco-led study challenges the dogma in oncology that mos
New study challenges belief that opioids are effective at treating cancer pain

New study challenges belief that opioids are effective at treating cancer pain

by Annie Slinn,University of WarwickEffect of geographic ancestry on CYP2D6 genotype. CYP2D6 indicates cytochrome P450 2D6. Adapted from information in Table1 of Gaedigk etal., 2017.

New study challenges belief that opioids are effective at treating cancer pain

by Annie Slinn,University of WarwickEffect of geographic ancestry on CYP2D6 genotype. CYP2D6 indicates cytochrome P450 2D6. Adapted from information in Table1 of Gaedigk etal., 2017.
Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer

Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer

by University of SurreyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA strain of the common cold virus has been found to potentially target, infect and destroy cancer cells in patients with b

Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer

by University of SurreyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA strain of the common cold virus has been found to potentially target, infect and destroy cancer cells in patients with b
One simple change cut unnecessary imaging for cancer patients in half

One simple change cut unnecessary imaging for cancer patients in half

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHSimply introducing a default physician order—a "nudge"—into electronic

One simple change cut unnecessary imaging for cancer patients in half

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHSimply introducing a default physician order—a "nudge"—into electronic