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Pancreatic cancer cells secrete signal that sabotages immune attack on tumors

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

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
Researchers design new hydrogel for more targeted cancer treatments

Researchers design new hydrogel for more targeted cancer treatments

by Safa Jinje,University of TorontoGraphical abstract. Credit:Materials Today(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2022.01.023University of Toronto researchers have designed a new way to gro

Researchers design new hydrogel for more targeted cancer treatments

by Safa Jinje,University of TorontoGraphical abstract. Credit:Materials Today(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2022.01.023University of Toronto researchers have designed a new way to gro
Protein movement reveals brain tumor's weak spot

Protein movement reveals brain tumor's weak spot

by Annika Lund,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProteins do not have a single shape, but are more like dynamic robots. But—how do they actually move? And what does this tel

Protein movement reveals brain tumor's weak spot

by Annika Lund,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProteins do not have a single shape, but are more like dynamic robots. But—how do they actually move? And what does this tel
Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists

Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists from The University of Manchester have shown that testing for two gene families linked to a lifetime epithel

Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists from The University of Manchester have shown that testing for two gene families linked to a lifetime epithel
Cancer: People living in England's poorest areas at higher risk of death—new study

Cancer: People living in England's poorest areas at higher risk of death—new study

by David Nelson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNationally, the risk of dying from most cancers is falling thanks to improvements inscreening, diagnostics and treatment. B

Cancer: People living in England's poorest areas at higher risk of death—new study

by David Nelson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNationally, the risk of dying from most cancers is falling thanks to improvements inscreening, diagnostics and treatment. B
Germany's BioNTech plans UK trial of mRNA cancer therapy

Germany's BioNTech plans UK trial of mRNA cancer therapy

Scientists believe mRNA vaccines could be a game-changer against many diseases.German pharmaceutical company BioNTech, which developed a trailblazing COVID-19 vaccine, will trial a cancer treatment in

Germany's BioNTech plans UK trial of mRNA cancer therapy

Scientists believe mRNA vaccines could be a game-changer against many diseases.German pharmaceutical company BioNTech, which developed a trailblazing COVID-19 vaccine, will trial a cancer treatment in
Researcher advances novel therapeutic agent for hemorrhagic stroke

Researcher advances novel therapeutic agent for hemorrhagic stroke

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoCofilin signaling, including upstream and downstream pathways affected by secondary injury after ICH. Molecular changes impact motor and post-stroke cogniti

Researcher advances novel therapeutic agent for hemorrhagic stroke

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoCofilin signaling, including upstream and downstream pathways affected by secondary injury after ICH. Molecular changes impact motor and post-stroke cogniti
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),
Comparison of FDG-PET/CT and CT for treatment evaluation of patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma

Comparison of FDG-PET/CT and CT for treatment evaluation of patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma

by Impact Journals LLCEpithelioid MPM, stage IIIB (cT4N0M0), woman, 64 years old. Credit:Oncotarget(2024). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28594A new research paper titled "Comparison of FDG

Comparison of FDG-PET/CT and CT for treatment evaluation of patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma

by Impact Journals LLCEpithelioid MPM, stage IIIB (cT4N0M0), woman, 64 years old. Credit:Oncotarget(2024). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28594A new research paper titled "Comparison of FDG
Ketamine therapy for mental health a 'Wild west' for doctors and patients

Ketamine therapy for mental health a 'Wild west' for doctors and patients

by Dawn Megli, KFF Health NewsOne 10 ml vial of 1000 mg ketamine. Credit: Psychonaught/WikipediaIn late 2022, Sarah Gutilla's treatment-resistant depression had grown so severe, she was actively c

Ketamine therapy for mental health a 'Wild west' for doctors and patients

by Dawn Megli, KFF Health NewsOne 10 ml vial of 1000 mg ketamine. Credit: Psychonaught/WikipediaIn late 2022, Sarah Gutilla's treatment-resistant depression had grown so severe, she was actively c
Guideline updated for initial management of advanced prostate cancer

Guideline updated for initial management of advanced prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with noncastrate advanced prostate cancer, docetaxel, abiraterone, enzalutamide, apalutamide, or darolutamide are each recommended as standards of care with androgen depri

Guideline updated for initial management of advanced prostate cancer

by Elana GotkineFor patients with noncastrate advanced prostate cancer, docetaxel, abiraterone, enzalutamide, apalutamide, or darolutamide are each recommended as standards of care with androgen depri
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