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Study connects research scientists with the communities they serve

Study connects research scientists with the communities they serve

by Mark Anthony Febbo,University of ArizonaJoann Sweasy, PhD, director of the UArizona Cancer Center, speaks at a Scientific Café event at Rollies Mexican Patio restaurant. Credit: UArizona Heal

Study connects research scientists with the communities they serve

by Mark Anthony Febbo,University of ArizonaJoann Sweasy, PhD, director of the UArizona Cancer Center, speaks at a Scientific Café event at Rollies Mexican Patio restaurant. Credit: UArizona Heal
Finally, a tool to predict response to chemotherapy before bladder cancer surgery

Finally, a tool to predict response to chemotherapy before bladder cancer surgery

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusThomas Flaig, MD, and colleagues show that COXEN may predict which patients will respond to chemotherapy before bladder cancer surgery Credit: University of Colorado

Finally, a tool to predict response to chemotherapy before bladder cancer surgery

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusThomas Flaig, MD, and colleagues show that COXEN may predict which patients will respond to chemotherapy before bladder cancer surgery Credit: University of Colorado
Team discovers secret to making immune cells better cancer killers

Team discovers secret to making immune cells better cancer killers

by University of VirginiaResearchers Lelisa F. Gemta (left) and Timothy Bullock have determined why killer T cells can be so helpless against cancer. Their finding could allow doctors to make the

Team discovers secret to making immune cells better cancer killers

by University of VirginiaResearchers Lelisa F. Gemta (left) and Timothy Bullock have determined why killer T cells can be so helpless against cancer. Their finding could allow doctors to make the
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
Manipulating mitochondrial shape may limit metastatic cancer, study finds

Manipulating mitochondrial shape may limit metastatic cancer, study finds

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterStudy leader Srinivas Malladi, Ph.D., (left) worked with postdoctoral researcher Pravat Kumar Parida, Ph.D., to investigate the changing shape of mitochondria in

Manipulating mitochondrial shape may limit metastatic cancer, study finds

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterStudy leader Srinivas Malladi, Ph.D., (left) worked with postdoctoral researcher Pravat Kumar Parida, Ph.D., to investigate the changing shape of mitochondria in
Study deciphers packaging of tumor 'cargo,' leading to better understanding of how cancers spread

Study deciphers packaging of tumor 'cargo,' leading to better understanding of how cancers spread

by Deanna Csomo Mccool,University of Notre DameCredit: Crislyn D’Souza-SchoreyResearchers at the University of Notre Dame have outlined the delivery mechanism tumor cells use to move nucleic aci

Study deciphers packaging of tumor 'cargo,' leading to better understanding of how cancers spread

by Deanna Csomo Mccool,University of Notre DameCredit: Crislyn D’Souza-SchoreyResearchers at the University of Notre Dame have outlined the delivery mechanism tumor cells use to move nucleic aci
Researchers identify potential genetic variants linked to increased cancer risk in children with birth defects

Researchers identify potential genetic variants linked to increased cancer risk in children with birth defects

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaDemographic information of the cohort. aPhenotype information of the discovery cohort; bPhenotype information of the validation cohort; c&nbs

Researchers identify potential genetic variants linked to increased cancer risk in children with birth defects

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaDemographic information of the cohort. aPhenotype information of the discovery cohort; bPhenotype information of the validation cohort; c&nbs
Research finds that life-saving intervention is not risk-free in pediatric patients

Research finds that life-saving intervention is not risk-free in pediatric patients

by Rachel Sauer,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlood transfusion is a vital and lifesaving intervention in a broad range of scenarios, from trauma response to cancer

Research finds that life-saving intervention is not risk-free in pediatric patients

by Rachel Sauer,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlood transfusion is a vital and lifesaving intervention in a broad range of scenarios, from trauma response to cancer
Tumor macrophage marker offers unique target for treatment

Tumor macrophage marker offers unique target for treatment

by National Institutes of HealthA nanoparticle attached to CRV (CRV-NP) specifically homed to macrophages in breast tumors in mice (yellow arrow) and did not home to spleen, lung or heart. Nanopa

Tumor macrophage marker offers unique target for treatment

by National Institutes of HealthA nanoparticle attached to CRV (CRV-NP) specifically homed to macrophages in breast tumors in mice (yellow arrow) and did not home to spleen, lung or heart. Nanopa
New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes

New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterEmbryonal rhabdomyosarcoma cells. Credit: UT SouthwesternUsing a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 gene

New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterEmbryonal rhabdomyosarcoma cells. Credit: UT SouthwesternUsing a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 gene
Cancer patients can quit smoking through lengthened medication time, counseling support

Cancer patients can quit smoking through lengthened medication time, counseling support

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking can significantly improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment, according to theU.S. Surgeon General,yet almost ha

Cancer patients can quit smoking through lengthened medication time, counseling support

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking can significantly improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment, according to theU.S. Surgeon General,yet almost ha
New technique reduces postoperative complications in prostate cancer surgery

New technique reduces postoperative complications in prostate cancer surgery

byEuropean Association of UrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSurgeons in Germany have shown a small technical change to keyhole surgery for prostate cancer can more than halve one of the m

New technique reduces postoperative complications in prostate cancer surgery

byEuropean Association of UrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSurgeons in Germany have shown a small technical change to keyhole surgery for prostate cancer can more than halve one of the m