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Unique cancer drug discovered with help from Advanced Light Source begins historical clinical trial

Unique cancer drug discovered with help from Advanced Light Source begins historical clinical trial

by Aliyah Kovner,Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryA structural map of KRAS(G12C), showing the AMG 510 molecule in the binding pocket. Amgen is a Participating Research Team member of the Ber

Unique cancer drug discovered with help from Advanced Light Source begins historical clinical trial

by Aliyah Kovner,Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryA structural map of KRAS(G12C), showing the AMG 510 molecule in the binding pocket. Amgen is a Participating Research Team member of the Ber
Scientists uncover potential 'electrical language' of breast cancer cells

Scientists uncover potential 'electrical language' of breast cancer cells

by Caroline Brogan,Imperial College LondonA wave of voltage fluctuations seen across the cells. Credit: Imperial College LondonNew research has found variable voltages in the membranes of breast

Scientists uncover potential 'electrical language' of breast cancer cells

by Caroline Brogan,Imperial College LondonA wave of voltage fluctuations seen across the cells. Credit: Imperial College LondonNew research has found variable voltages in the membranes of breast
Scientists make cancer breakthrough that could improve immunotherapy success rate

Scientists make cancer breakthrough that could improve immunotherapy success rate

byUniversity of SouthamptonCredit:Cancer Research(2022). DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-22-0435University of Southampton scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding why some can

Scientists make cancer breakthrough that could improve immunotherapy success rate

byUniversity of SouthamptonCredit:Cancer Research(2022). DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-22-0435University of Southampton scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding why some can
Better surgical outcomes for colorectal cancer patients in hospitals with high case loads

Better surgical outcomes for colorectal cancer patients in hospitals with high case loads

byUniversity of WürzburgCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with colorectal cancer have a greater chance of survival if they are operated in hospitals with a high case load. This is because compl

Better surgical outcomes for colorectal cancer patients in hospitals with high case loads

byUniversity of WürzburgCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with colorectal cancer have a greater chance of survival if they are operated in hospitals with a high case load. This is because compl
Researchers clarify role of SMYD3 enzyme in prostate cancer progression

Researchers clarify role of SMYD3 enzyme in prostate cancer progression

by Sarah Hansen,University of Maryland Baltimore CountySMYD3 loss impedes PCa progression.(A) Expression ofSMYD3mRNA from TCGA [GTEX normal (n= 105), TCGA tumor adjacent normal

Researchers clarify role of SMYD3 enzyme in prostate cancer progression

by Sarah Hansen,University of Maryland Baltimore CountySMYD3 loss impedes PCa progression.(A) Expression ofSMYD3mRNA from TCGA [GTEX normal (n= 105), TCGA tumor adjacent normal
Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain

Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing an old anesthesia drug to pull people out of the depths of severe depression has gone from fringe idea to widespread use in just a few year

Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing an old anesthesia drug to pull people out of the depths of severe depression has gone from fringe idea to widespread use in just a few year
Huge variations between countries in time for reimbursement decisions on new cancer drugs

Huge variations between countries in time for reimbursement decisions on new cancer drugs

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologySome European countries take more than twice as long as others to reach health technology assessment (HTA) decisions to reimburse new cancer drugs followin

Huge variations between countries in time for reimbursement decisions on new cancer drugs

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologySome European countries take more than twice as long as others to reach health technology assessment (HTA) decisions to reimburse new cancer drugs followin
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,
Metabolic health may play role in obesity-related cancers

Metabolic health may play role in obesity-related cancers

byLund UniversityHazard ratios (95% confidence interval) of all obesity-related cancers and common cancer forms in 400 111 men according to combinations of metabolic health status and body mass

Metabolic health may play role in obesity-related cancers

byLund UniversityHazard ratios (95% confidence interval) of all obesity-related cancers and common cancer forms in 400 111 men according to combinations of metabolic health status and body mass
Clarifying a synergistic effect between different types of antibodies in cancer treatment

Clarifying a synergistic effect between different types of antibodies in cancer treatment

by Kindai UniversityA study by researchers from Japan has revealed that the simultaneous administration of two antibodies with different isotypes targeting a specific membrane protein produced a syner

Clarifying a synergistic effect between different types of antibodies in cancer treatment

by Kindai UniversityA study by researchers from Japan has revealed that the simultaneous administration of two antibodies with different isotypes targeting a specific membrane protein produced a syner
Earth's simplest and smallest animals rocket into space for cancer research

Earth's simplest and smallest animals rocket into space for cancer research

byLa Trobe UniversityCredit: La Trobe UniversityThe mission was to test the effects of zero gravity on Trichoplax, the tiny animals traveling to more than 250 km above the Earth, whose ancient m

Earth's simplest and smallest animals rocket into space for cancer research

byLa Trobe UniversityCredit: La Trobe UniversityThe mission was to test the effects of zero gravity on Trichoplax, the tiny animals traveling to more than 250 km above the Earth, whose ancient m
Stop breaking women's hearts at work: 7 ways to make workplaces better for cardiovascular health

Stop breaking women's hearts at work: 7 ways to make workplaces better for cardiovascular health

by Shannan M. Grant, Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Dayna Lee-Baggley, Jacquie Gahagan, Jessica Mannette and Leigh-Ann MacFarlane,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProminent heart health m

Stop breaking women's hearts at work: 7 ways to make workplaces better for cardiovascular health

by Shannan M. Grant, Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Dayna Lee-Baggley, Jacquie Gahagan, Jessica Mannette and Leigh-Ann MacFarlane,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProminent heart health m