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Researchers create novel compound targeting melanoma cells

Researchers create novel compound targeting melanoma cells

by Boston University School of MedicineMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0An international team of re

Researchers create novel compound targeting melanoma cells

by Boston University School of MedicineMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0An international team of re
Researchers use X-ray spectroscopy to explain why FLASH cancer therapy is so effective

Researchers use X-ray spectroscopy to explain why FLASH cancer therapy is so effective

by American Crystallographic Association (ACA)Overhead view of the XFMS experimental setup: A syringe pump pushes samples (proteins or peptides) through a capillary (blue tubing in the figure) and out

Researchers use X-ray spectroscopy to explain why FLASH cancer therapy is so effective

by American Crystallographic Association (ACA)Overhead view of the XFMS experimental setup: A syringe pump pushes samples (proteins or peptides) through a capillary (blue tubing in the figure) and out
COVID-19 pandemic could have led to 20,000 prostate cancer diagnosis being missed

COVID-19 pandemic could have led to 20,000 prostate cancer diagnosis being missed

byUniversity of SurreyObserved and predicted trends over time from January 2015 to July 2023 showing rates per 100 000 registered adult men (A) prostate cancer incidence, (B) prevalence, and (C)

COVID-19 pandemic could have led to 20,000 prostate cancer diagnosis being missed

byUniversity of SurreyObserved and predicted trends over time from January 2015 to July 2023 showing rates per 100 000 registered adult men (A) prostate cancer incidence, (B) prevalence, and (C)
New mathematical model shows promising results for prostate cancer treatment

New mathematical model shows promising results for prostate cancer treatment

byUniversity of PortsmouthGraphical abstract. Credit:Mathematical Biosciences(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.mbs.2022.108940A new mathematical model which aims to optimize treatment for prost

New mathematical model shows promising results for prostate cancer treatment

byUniversity of PortsmouthGraphical abstract. Credit:Mathematical Biosciences(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.mbs.2022.108940A new mathematical model which aims to optimize treatment for prost
Extracellular cell matrix stiffness may induce drug resistance of breast cancer cells

Extracellular cell matrix stiffness may induce drug resistance of breast cancer cells

by Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterCredit:Mechanobiology in Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.mbm.2023.100023A new study, led by Prof. Liu from the department of pharmacy, Univers

Extracellular cell matrix stiffness may induce drug resistance of breast cancer cells

by Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterCredit:Mechanobiology in Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.mbm.2023.100023A new study, led by Prof. Liu from the department of pharmacy, Univers
Dietary supplement helps combat resistance in breast cancer, finds study

Dietary supplement helps combat resistance in breast cancer, finds study

byUniversity of BaselCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany cancer therapies do not produce the hoped-for results. A common reason for this is that the tumors develop resistance to the medicatio

Dietary supplement helps combat resistance in breast cancer, finds study

byUniversity of BaselCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany cancer therapies do not produce the hoped-for results. A common reason for this is that the tumors develop resistance to the medicatio
A type of immune cell gives possible explanation for sex differences in pancreatic cancer

A type of immune cell gives possible explanation for sex differences in pancreatic cancer

by Karolinska InstitutetPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapy is an effective form of therapy for different

A type of immune cell gives possible explanation for sex differences in pancreatic cancer

by Karolinska InstitutetPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapy is an effective form of therapy for different
Researchers discover key genetic mutations in bowel cancer cells that lead to resistance to WRN inhibitors

Researchers discover key genetic mutations in bowel cancer cells that lead to resistance to WRN inhibitors

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered key mutations in certain cancer cells that make them resistant to WRN inhibit

Researchers discover key genetic mutations in bowel cancer cells that lead to resistance to WRN inhibitors

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered key mutations in certain cancer cells that make them resistant to WRN inhibit
Study: New imaging technique in animal study gives insight to popular supplement's potential role in cancer progression

Study: New imaging technique in animal study gives insight to popular supplement's potential role in cancer progression

by Eric Stann,University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile previous studies have linked commercial dietary supplements like nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, to

Study: New imaging technique in animal study gives insight to popular supplement's potential role in cancer progression

by Eric Stann,University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile previous studies have linked commercial dietary supplements like nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, to
Researchers improve classification of pancreatic cancer to better predict patient outcomes

Researchers improve classification of pancreatic cancer to better predict patient outcomes

by Katie Sullivan,University of TorontoSangeetha Kalimuthu, an assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathobiology at U of T and a gastrointestinal pathologist at UHN, is the co-author o

Researchers improve classification of pancreatic cancer to better predict patient outcomes

by Katie Sullivan,University of TorontoSangeetha Kalimuthu, an assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathobiology at U of T and a gastrointestinal pathologist at UHN, is the co-author o
Researchers develop novel photo-oxidation therapy for anticancer treatment

Researchers develop novel photo-oxidation therapy for anticancer treatment

by City University of Hong KongThe CityU team developed a new class of near-infrared-activated platinum(IV) photo-oxidants that can effectively eliminate cancer cells in an oxygen-independent man

Researchers develop novel photo-oxidation therapy for anticancer treatment

by City University of Hong KongThe CityU team developed a new class of near-infrared-activated platinum(IV) photo-oxidants that can effectively eliminate cancer cells in an oxygen-independent man
Gut bacteria engineered to act as tumor GPS for immunotherapies

Gut bacteria engineered to act as tumor GPS for immunotherapies

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteBacteria displaying hDR18 enhance anti-tumor responses of MSLN-CAR NK cells. Credit:Nature Biotechnology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41587-024-02418-6Immunothe

Gut bacteria engineered to act as tumor GPS for immunotherapies

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteBacteria displaying hDR18 enhance anti-tumor responses of MSLN-CAR NK cells. Credit:Nature Biotechnology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41587-024-02418-6Immunothe