Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it's making a comeback

by Lauren Ball,The ConversationCredit:Matilda Wormwood/PexelsScurvy is often considered a historical ailment, conjuring images of sailors on long sea voyages suffering from a lack of fresh

Updated on: November 13,2024

Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it's making a comeback

by Lauren Ball,The ConversationCredit:Matilda Wormwood/PexelsScurvy is often considered a historical ailment, conjuring images of sailors on long sea voyages suffering from a lack of fresh

Updated on:November 13,2024

Exposing cancers to bacteria reminds first responder immune cells which side they're on

byGarvan InstituteCancer cells (green) being attacked by neutrophils (red) in the collagen structure (blue) of a tumour’s microenvironment. Credit: Jacqueline Bailey / Dr Chtanova's Innate T

Updated on: December 26,2023

Exposing cancers to bacteria reminds first responder immune cells which side they're on

byGarvan InstituteCancer cells (green) being attacked by neutrophils (red) in the collagen structure (blue) of a tumour’s microenvironment. Credit: Jacqueline Bailey / Dr Chtanova's Innate T

Updated on:December 26,2023

Pancreatic cancer cells secrete signal that sabotages immune attack on tumors

byNYU Langone HealthMouse pancreatic tumor cells (red) produce the signaling protein IL-1β (green) to support cancer growth by suppressing the immune system. Credit: NYU Grossman School of Medic

Updated on: December 22,2023

Pancreatic cancer cells secrete signal that sabotages immune attack on tumors

byNYU Langone HealthMouse pancreatic tumor cells (red) produce the signaling protein IL-1β (green) to support cancer growth by suppressing the immune system. Credit: NYU Grossman School of Medic

Updated on:December 22,2023

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

Updated on: December 22,2023

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

Updated on:December 22,2023

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),

Updated on: March 25,2024

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),

Updated on:March 25,2024

The convergence of epigenetics and math to predict and intercept cancer cell behavior

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineEpigenetic landscapes and phenotypic plasticity in cancer. Regulatory networks can define the number and probabilities of stable cellular states adop

Updated on: December 26,2023

The convergence of epigenetics and math to predict and intercept cancer cell behavior

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineEpigenetic landscapes and phenotypic plasticity in cancer. Regulatory networks can define the number and probabilities of stable cellular states adop

Updated on:December 26,2023

Computer-aided detection colonoscopies tied to improved adenoma detection rate

by Elana GotkineCompared with conventional colonoscopy, computer-aided detection (CADe) system-enhanced colonoscopies have an increased rate of adenomas per colonoscopy and higher adenoma detection ra

Updated on: October 31,2024

Computer-aided detection colonoscopies tied to improved adenoma detection rate

by Elana GotkineCompared with conventional colonoscopy, computer-aided detection (CADe) system-enhanced colonoscopies have an increased rate of adenomas per colonoscopy and higher adenoma detection ra

Updated on:October 31,2024

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

Updated on: August 27,2024

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

Updated on:August 27,2024

Chemotherapy before surgery cuts risk of colon cancer returning, trial finds

byCancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiving colon cancer patients chemotherapy before surgery cuts their risk of the disease coming back, according to the results of a Cancer Research UK

Updated on: January 04,2024

Chemotherapy before surgery cuts risk of colon cancer returning, trial finds

byCancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiving colon cancer patients chemotherapy before surgery cuts their risk of the disease coming back, according to the results of a Cancer Research UK

Updated on:January 04,2024

Decrease noted in lung cancer cases over past five years

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterThe number of new cases of lung cancer has decreased over the last five years, but screening rates are still low, according to a report published by the American Lun

Updated on: December 23,2023

Decrease noted in lung cancer cases over past five years

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterThe number of new cases of lung cancer has decreased over the last five years, but screening rates are still low, according to a report published by the American Lun

Updated on:December 23,2023

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

Updated on: June 11,2024

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

Updated on:June 11,2024

Men often confused about prostate cancer screening, survey shows

by Ernie MundellA new survey finds the majority of American men believe the first step inprostate cancerscreening is an invasive rectal exam by their doctor.That's not true, but mistak

Updated on: September 27,2024

Men often confused about prostate cancer screening, survey shows

by Ernie MundellA new survey finds the majority of American men believe the first step inprostate cancerscreening is an invasive rectal exam by their doctor.That's not true, but mistak

Updated on:September 27,2024