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New drug targets for BRCA-driven cancer uncovered

New drug targets for BRCA-driven cancer uncovered

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainBRCA1 and BRCA2 ("BReast CAncer genes") are critical tumor suppressor genes—women carrying a mutation in one of these genes h

New drug targets for BRCA-driven cancer uncovered

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainBRCA1 and BRCA2 ("BReast CAncer genes") are critical tumor suppressor genes—women carrying a mutation in one of these genes h
Research team discovers a connection between nutrients and follicular lymphoma

Research team discovers a connection between nutrients and follicular lymphoma

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreOn the left, follicular lymphoma in a mouse model with abundant multiplying B cells dyed brown. On the right, inhibition of this multiplication using

Research team discovers a connection between nutrients and follicular lymphoma

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreOn the left, follicular lymphoma in a mouse model with abundant multiplying B cells dyed brown. On the right, inhibition of this multiplication using
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
Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments

Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments

by Cancer Research UKNALCN loss-of-function in aggressive cancers.a, Differential gene expression between normal PROM1+gastric cells andP1KP-GAC cells (downregulated ion channels are

Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments

by Cancer Research UKNALCN loss-of-function in aggressive cancers.a, Differential gene expression between normal PROM1+gastric cells andP1KP-GAC cells (downregulated ion channels are
The virtual cancer patient

The virtual cancer patient

by Technische Universitat DarmstadtIn the laboratory: Professor Heinz Koeppl (left) and his research associate Jascha Diemer. Credit: Katrin BinnerNo two cancers are the same. Each type of leukae

The virtual cancer patient

by Technische Universitat DarmstadtIn the laboratory: Professor Heinz Koeppl (left) and his research associate Jascha Diemer. Credit: Katrin BinnerNo two cancers are the same. Each type of leukae
New study shows patient/clinician identity differences are a factor in cancer care

New study shows patient/clinician identity differences are a factor in cancer care

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in collaboration with Dell Medical School, Uni

New study shows patient/clinician identity differences are a factor in cancer care

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in collaboration with Dell Medical School, Uni
New study shows certain blood pressure drugs could boost the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

New study shows certain blood pressure drugs could boost the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

byLudwig Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Ludwig Cancer Research study has shown that some molecules previously used to treat hypertension might also help the immune system to b

New study shows certain blood pressure drugs could boost the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

byLudwig Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Ludwig Cancer Research study has shown that some molecules previously used to treat hypertension might also help the immune system to b
Team studies association between tumor mutations and meningioma recurrence in Grade I/II disease

Team studies association between tumor mutations and meningioma recurrence in Grade I/II disease

by Impact JournalsAdjusted progression-free survival hazard ratios for genes examined. Credit: 2022 Dullea et al.A new research paper titled "Association between tumor mutations and meningioma re

Team studies association between tumor mutations and meningioma recurrence in Grade I/II disease

by Impact JournalsAdjusted progression-free survival hazard ratios for genes examined. Credit: 2022 Dullea et al.A new research paper titled "Association between tumor mutations and meningioma re
Researchers identify promising new target for drug-resistant breast and ovarian cancers

Researchers identify promising new target for drug-resistant breast and ovarian cancers

by Lisa Marshall, University of Colorado at BoulderGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.03.017CU Boulder researchers have discovered a protein's

Researchers identify promising new target for drug-resistant breast and ovarian cancers

by Lisa Marshall, University of Colorado at BoulderGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.03.017CU Boulder researchers have discovered a protein's
Researchers find an epigenetic key that unlocks common deadly cancers

Researchers find an epigenetic key that unlocks common deadly cancers

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityLesions (in green) akin to basal cell carcinoma that were induced by SOX9 in the epidermis. Abnormal differentiation is shown in red, and blue marks cell

Researchers find an epigenetic key that unlocks common deadly cancers

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityLesions (in green) akin to basal cell carcinoma that were induced by SOX9 in the epidermis. Abnormal differentiation is shown in red, and blue marks cell
Research reveals Orkney cancer gene link—now testing will take place

Research reveals Orkney cancer gene link—now testing will take place

byUniversity of AberdeenOutline pedigree of two kindreds (A and B) from the ORCADES study. Filled circles are breast or ovarian cancers, red outlines are sequenced V1736A carriers, dotted red ou

Research reveals Orkney cancer gene link—now testing will take place

byUniversity of AberdeenOutline pedigree of two kindreds (A and B) from the ORCADES study. Filled circles are breast or ovarian cancers, red outlines are sequenced V1736A carriers, dotted red ou
'RethiNKing' which immune cells are the best weapon against lung cancer

'RethiNKing' which immune cells are the best weapon against lung cancer

by Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteAustralian researchers have identified 'natural killer' cells as an important component of anti-tumour immunity to lung cancer.Image: sections of lung co

'RethiNKing' which immune cells are the best weapon against lung cancer

by Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteAustralian researchers have identified 'natural killer' cells as an important component of anti-tumour immunity to lung cancer.Image: sections of lung co