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Blood-clotting protein and blood platelets promote immune evasion, cancer progression

Blood-clotting protein and blood platelets promote immune evasion, cancer progression

byOhio State University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard

Blood-clotting protein and blood platelets promote immune evasion, cancer progression

byOhio State University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard
Scientists develop powerful AI algorithm to gain new insights into deadly glioblastoma

Scientists develop powerful AI algorithm to gain new insights into deadly glioblastoma

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterThe SPHINKS network for the precision targeting of master kinases in glioblastoma. Credit: Antonio Iavarone, M.D.Scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Ce

Scientists develop powerful AI algorithm to gain new insights into deadly glioblastoma

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterThe SPHINKS network for the precision targeting of master kinases in glioblastoma. Credit: Antonio Iavarone, M.D.Scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Ce
Can product warning labels communicate the dangers of sugar?

Can product warning labels communicate the dangers of sugar?

by University of GöttingenOriginal health warning labels used in this study, illustrating in each case “shocking picture” and “stop sign” with regard to the textual information about caries (a),

Can product warning labels communicate the dangers of sugar?

by University of GöttingenOriginal health warning labels used in this study, illustrating in each case “shocking picture” and “stop sign” with regard to the textual information about caries (a),
Precision oncology approach shows potential for high grade gliomas harboring a genetic mutation

Precision oncology approach shows potential for high grade gliomas harboring a genetic mutation

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganImmunostaining in a genetically engineered pediatric high grade glioma model harboring the H3-G34R mutation. Tumor cells are shown in green, nuclei in blu

Precision oncology approach shows potential for high grade gliomas harboring a genetic mutation

by Nicole Fawcett,University of MichiganImmunostaining in a genetically engineered pediatric high grade glioma model harboring the H3-G34R mutation. Tumor cells are shown in green, nuclei in blu
Pelvic lymph node radiation provides significant benefit for prostate cancer patients

Pelvic lymph node radiation provides significant benefit for prostate cancer patients

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyThe first report of a large international clinical trial shows that, for men who show signs of prostate cancer after surgical removal of their prostates,

Pelvic lymph node radiation provides significant benefit for prostate cancer patients

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyThe first report of a large international clinical trial shows that, for men who show signs of prostate cancer after surgical removal of their prostates,
Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test intended for screening for colorectal cancer in people who are of average risk and not experiencing symptoms correctly detect

Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test intended for screening for colorectal cancer in people who are of average risk and not experiencing symptoms correctly detect
Researchers shed light on cancer drug resistance, potential to expand use of PARP inhibitors across cancer types

Researchers shed light on cancer drug resistance, potential to expand use of PARP inhibitors across cancer types

byThe University of Hong KongInactivation of a DNA repair gene called FANCM enhances the formation of DNA damage and chromosomal instability induced by a PARP inhibitor, leading to massive cance

Researchers shed light on cancer drug resistance, potential to expand use of PARP inhibitors across cancer types

byThe University of Hong KongInactivation of a DNA repair gene called FANCM enhances the formation of DNA damage and chromosomal instability induced by a PARP inhibitor, leading to massive cance
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
Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with localized prostate cancer have a good chance of survival, but mortality rates among those with advanced, metastatic forms of

Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with localized prostate cancer have a good chance of survival, but mortality rates among those with advanced, metastatic forms of
Old drugs offer new ways of treating bowel cancer

Old drugs offer new ways of treating bowel cancer

byUniversity of AucklandCredit: CC0 Public DomainOld medicines, combined in new ways, are showing promise for treating bowel cancer, a group of University of Auckland researchers has found.&quot

Old drugs offer new ways of treating bowel cancer

byUniversity of AucklandCredit: CC0 Public DomainOld medicines, combined in new ways, are showing promise for treating bowel cancer, a group of University of Auckland researchers has found.&quot
Low-fat diet could be key to stopping cancer growth

Low-fat diet could be key to stopping cancer growth

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: Dan Gold on UnsplashNew research has found food could play a major role in stopping the growth of some cancers.It was previous

Low-fat diet could be key to stopping cancer growth

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: Dan Gold on UnsplashNew research has found food could play a major role in stopping the growth of some cancers.It was previous
Non-hormonal therapy reduces hot flashes and night sweats in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer

Non-hormonal therapy reduces hot flashes and night sweats in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer

by Cheryl Critchley,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Monash University-led trial of a new drug known as Q-122 therapy significantly reduced the number and severity of hot flas

Non-hormonal therapy reduces hot flashes and night sweats in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer

by Cheryl Critchley,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Monash University-led trial of a new drug known as Q-122 therapy significantly reduced the number and severity of hot flas