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Cancers engaged in evolutionary arms race with immune system

Cancers engaged in evolutionary arms race with immune system

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchMultiplex immunohistochemistry image of T-cells infiltrating stomach tumours. Credit: Katharina von Loga, Biomedical Research CentreAggressive, highly mutated cance

Cancers engaged in evolutionary arms race with immune system

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchMultiplex immunohistochemistry image of T-cells infiltrating stomach tumours. Credit: Katharina von Loga, Biomedical Research CentreAggressive, highly mutated cance
MicroRNA holds clues to why some mammals are cancer-prone

MicroRNA holds clues to why some mammals are cancer-prone

by Sheri Hall,Cornell UniversityCanine and equine mammosphere-derived epithelial cells (MDECs) respond differently to 7, 12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) and have distinct microRNA (miRNA) ex

MicroRNA holds clues to why some mammals are cancer-prone

by Sheri Hall,Cornell UniversityCanine and equine mammosphere-derived epithelial cells (MDECs) respond differently to 7, 12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) and have distinct microRNA (miRNA) ex
Intracellular recycling: The key to surviving potent anti-cancer drugs

Intracellular recycling: The key to surviving potent anti-cancer drugs

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityER-phagy alleviates anthracycline cardiotoxicity. Credit: Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, TMDUA cell contains many specialized subunits, called organe

Intracellular recycling: The key to surviving potent anti-cancer drugs

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityER-phagy alleviates anthracycline cardiotoxicity. Credit: Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, TMDUA cell contains many specialized subunits, called organe
Time of death or personal autonomy? Cancer patients prefer knowing functional prognosis over life expectancy

Time of death or personal autonomy? Cancer patients prefer knowing functional prognosis over life expectancy

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageProviding prognostic information is a vital component of cancer patient care. However, the specific information cancer patients prefer to receive

Time of death or personal autonomy? Cancer patients prefer knowing functional prognosis over life expectancy

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageProviding prognostic information is a vital component of cancer patient care. However, the specific information cancer patients prefer to receive
Scientists develop new targeted therapeutic strategies to fight liver metastasis

Scientists develop new targeted therapeutic strategies to fight liver metastasis

by Qiu Rong, University of Science and Technology of ChinaGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI157937The research group led by Prof. Zeng Zhu

Scientists develop new targeted therapeutic strategies to fight liver metastasis

by Qiu Rong, University of Science and Technology of ChinaGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI157937The research group led by Prof. Zeng Zhu
Study finds less invasive, safer option for removing benign pancreatic tumors

Study finds less invasive, safer option for removing benign pancreatic tumors

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInsulinomas are abnormal tumors, usually benign, that grow in the beta cells of the pancreas. Insulinomas make extra insuli

Study finds less invasive, safer option for removing benign pancreatic tumors

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInsulinomas are abnormal tumors, usually benign, that grow in the beta cells of the pancreas. Insulinomas make extra insuli
Researchers uncover dangers of celebrating 'victory' over cancer

Researchers uncover dangers of celebrating 'victory' over cancer

by Eric Lindberg,University of Southern CaliforniaResearchers find that bell-ringing rituals might reinforce negative memories of cancer treatment. Credit: Photo/F. Carter SmithIt's a staple

Researchers uncover dangers of celebrating 'victory' over cancer

by Eric Lindberg,University of Southern CaliforniaResearchers find that bell-ringing rituals might reinforce negative memories of cancer treatment. Credit: Photo/F. Carter SmithIt's a staple
Healthy habits could prevent 27% of cancer cases in Brazil

Healthy habits could prevent 27% of cancer cases in Brazil

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPA study by Brazilian researchers in partnership with Harvard estimates the impact of five risk factors on the incidence of cancer- physical inactivity, unhealthy

Healthy habits could prevent 27% of cancer cases in Brazil

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPA study by Brazilian researchers in partnership with Harvard estimates the impact of five risk factors on the incidence of cancer- physical inactivity, unhealthy
Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a statement on behalf of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) published Dec. 13 in the organiz

Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a statement on behalf of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) published Dec. 13 in the organiz
Researchers discover compound that fights leukemia and lymphoma

Researchers discover compound that fights leukemia and lymphoma

JANUARY 12, 2024byUniversity of Texas at El PasoRenato Aguilera, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso, is the principal investigator

Researchers discover compound that fights leukemia and lymphoma

JANUARY 12, 2024byUniversity of Texas at El PasoRenato Aguilera, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso, is the principal investigator
New drug to supercharge immune cells in the fight against cancer

New drug to supercharge immune cells in the fight against cancer

by Jess Reid,University of Western AustraliaKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA new cancer treatment with the ability to normalise tumour blood vessels and boost the body's i

New drug to supercharge immune cells in the fight against cancer

by Jess Reid,University of Western AustraliaKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA new cancer treatment with the ability to normalise tumour blood vessels and boost the body's i
Prostate cancer blood test equally effective across ethnic groups

Prostate cancer blood test equally effective across ethnic groups

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsThe Stockholm3 blood test, developed by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, is equally effective at detecting prostate cancer in di

Prostate cancer blood test equally effective across ethnic groups

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsThe Stockholm3 blood test, developed by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, is equally effective at detecting prostate cancer in di