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Neutralizing the side effects of epidermal growth factor inhibitor drugs

Neutralizing the side effects of epidermal growth factor inhibitor drugs

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressIdentifying compounds that block anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies binding to EGFR. (A) Illustration of the process used to identify lead compounds. "Hit" mol

Neutralizing the side effects of epidermal growth factor inhibitor drugs

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressIdentifying compounds that block anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies binding to EGFR. (A) Illustration of the process used to identify lead compounds. "Hit" mol
Study hints at how cancer immunotherapy can be safer

Study hints at how cancer immunotherapy can be safer

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment of many forms of cancer by unleashing the immune system response against tumor

Study hints at how cancer immunotherapy can be safer

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment of many forms of cancer by unleashing the immune system response against tumor
Radon, even at levels below EPA guideline for mitigation, is linked to childhood leukemia

Radon, even at levels below EPA guideline for mitigation, is linked to childhood leukemia

byOregon State UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176288A study of more than 700 counties across multiple U.S.

Radon, even at levels below EPA guideline for mitigation, is linked to childhood leukemia

byOregon State UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176288A study of more than 700 counties across multiple U.S.
New therapy helps immune system eradicate brain tumors

New therapy helps immune system eradicate brain tumors

bySwedish Research CouncilGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.04.010Researchers from Uppsala University have developed a method that helps immune

New therapy helps immune system eradicate brain tumors

bySwedish Research CouncilGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.04.010Researchers from Uppsala University have developed a method that helps immune
CAR-T immunotherapy could be improved to kill solid tumors

CAR-T immunotherapy could be improved to kill solid tumors

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthImmunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the body's immune system to fight disease, is

CAR-T immunotherapy could be improved to kill solid tumors

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthImmunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the body's immune system to fight disease, is
Researchers develop AI-driven tool for near real-time cancer surveillance

Researchers develop AI-driven tool for near real-time cancer surveillance

by Mark Alewine,Oak Ridge National LaboratoryCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthArtificial intelligence has delivered a major win for pathologists and researc

Researchers develop AI-driven tool for near real-time cancer surveillance

by Mark Alewine,Oak Ridge National LaboratoryCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthArtificial intelligence has delivered a major win for pathologists and researc
Liquid biopsy chip detects tumor cells in 100 percent of blood samples from breast cancer patients

Liquid biopsy chip detects tumor cells in 100 percent of blood samples from breast cancer patients

by Michael W. Dorsey,Worcester Polytechnic InstituteA circulating cancer cell (pink) attaches to carbon nanotube surface; white blood cells (blue) do not adhere and are later washed away. Credit

Liquid biopsy chip detects tumor cells in 100 percent of blood samples from breast cancer patients

by Michael W. Dorsey,Worcester Polytechnic InstituteA circulating cancer cell (pink) attaches to carbon nanotube surface; white blood cells (blue) do not adhere and are later washed away. Credit
New study discovers pre-treatment cognitive impairment in younger cancer patients

New study discovers pre-treatment cognitive impairment in younger cancer patients

byUniversity of California, IrvineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered that adolescent and young adult cancer

New study discovers pre-treatment cognitive impairment in younger cancer patients

byUniversity of California, IrvineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered that adolescent and young adult cancer
Researchers map DNA damage links to onset of skin cancer, melanoma

Researchers map DNA damage links to onset of skin cancer, melanoma

by Washington State UniversityDNA damage resulting in multiple broken chromosomes. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A critical link in mapping recurrent mutations of melanoma—the most serious form o

Researchers map DNA damage links to onset of skin cancer, melanoma

by Washington State UniversityDNA damage resulting in multiple broken chromosomes. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A critical link in mapping recurrent mutations of melanoma—the most serious form o
Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoth acupuncture—which is invasive and involves inserted needles—and acupressure—which is non-invasive and involves mechanical pressure—can potentially help reduc

Acupressure versus acupuncture—which one is better at treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer?

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoth acupuncture—which is invasive and involves inserted needles—and acupressure—which is non-invasive and involves mechanical pressure—can potentially help reduc
Early-life alcohol intake may increase the odds of high-grade prostate cancer

Early-life alcohol intake may increase the odds of high-grade prostate cancer

by American Association for Cancer ResearchMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Compared with non-drink

Early-life alcohol intake may increase the odds of high-grade prostate cancer

by American Association for Cancer ResearchMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Compared with non-drink
Research finds global surge in cancers among the under 50s over past three decades

Research finds global surge in cancers among the under 50s over past three decades

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere's been a striking 79% increase in new cases of cancer among the under 50s around the world over the past three decades (1990–2

Research finds global surge in cancers among the under 50s over past three decades

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere's been a striking 79% increase in new cases of cancer among the under 50s around the world over the past three decades (1990–2