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Tiny, implantable therapeutic sponge device helps kill cancer in mice

Tiny, implantable therapeutic sponge device helps kill cancer in mice

by Wayne Lewis,University of California, Los AngelesThe SymphNode device (left), contains nanoparticles (red dots) that release a drug that blocks the activity of regulatory T cells (green), whi

Tiny, implantable therapeutic sponge device helps kill cancer in mice

by Wayne Lewis,University of California, Los AngelesThe SymphNode device (left), contains nanoparticles (red dots) that release a drug that blocks the activity of regulatory T cells (green), whi
A new way to stop cancer cells from killing their healthy neighbors

A new way to stop cancer cells from killing their healthy neighbors

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the reasons cancer cells are so robust against the body's natural defenses is that they are in fact human cells, and as such t

A new way to stop cancer cells from killing their healthy neighbors

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the reasons cancer cells are so robust against the body's natural defenses is that they are in fact human cells, and as such t
Understanding early effects of psoriasis drug offers potential for personalized treatment

Understanding early effects of psoriasis drug offers potential for personalized treatment

by King's College LondonDiagram showing the early effects of therapeutic IL-23 inhibition. Left: in lesional psoriasis skin, IL-23 drives the differentiation of T17 cells. Right: following IL

Understanding early effects of psoriasis drug offers potential for personalized treatment

by King's College LondonDiagram showing the early effects of therapeutic IL-23 inhibition. Left: in lesional psoriasis skin, IL-23 drives the differentiation of T17 cells. Right: following IL
All in the blood: New way to detect drug resistance in ovarian cancer patients

All in the blood: New way to detect drug resistance in ovarian cancer patients

byWalter and Eliza Hall InstituteThe "splicing" mechanism in cancer cells allows them to repair their DNA and avoid the cell death caused by PARP inhibitor therapy, resulting in drug r

All in the blood: New way to detect drug resistance in ovarian cancer patients

byWalter and Eliza Hall InstituteThe "splicing" mechanism in cancer cells allows them to repair their DNA and avoid the cell death caused by PARP inhibitor therapy, resulting in drug r
A blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once promises to boost early detection

A blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once promises to boost early detection

by Colin Pritchard,The ConversationDNA contains molecular patterns that indicate where in the body it came from. Credit:CNX OpenStax/Wikimedia Commons,CC BYDetecting cancer early bef

A blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once promises to boost early detection

by Colin Pritchard,The ConversationDNA contains molecular patterns that indicate where in the body it came from. Credit:CNX OpenStax/Wikimedia Commons,CC BYDetecting cancer early bef
Ultrasensitive blood test detects 'pan-cancer' biomarker

Ultrasensitive blood test detects 'pan-cancer' biomarker

byMass General BrighamCirculating ORF1p levels in lung cancer patient cohort, as classified by (A) disease subtype, (B) gender, and (C) smoking status. Blue dashed line indicates the assay limit

Ultrasensitive blood test detects 'pan-cancer' biomarker

byMass General BrighamCirculating ORF1p levels in lung cancer patient cohort, as classified by (A) disease subtype, (B) gender, and (C) smoking status. Blue dashed line indicates the assay limit
Concerns around sex, fertility often ignored in breast cancer care: Survey

Concerns around sex, fertility often ignored in breast cancer care: Survey

by Cara MurezShehzin Tietjen was 27 years old when she felt a lump in one of her breasts while in the shower.That discovery led to a confirmation ofbreast cancer, an unexpected jolt at her age.

Concerns around sex, fertility often ignored in breast cancer care: Survey

by Cara MurezShehzin Tietjen was 27 years old when she felt a lump in one of her breasts while in the shower.That discovery led to a confirmation ofbreast cancer, an unexpected jolt at her age.
Simple laser treatments may prevent nonmelanoma skin cancer

Simple laser treatments may prevent nonmelanoma skin cancer

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that simple laser treatments to the skin may help to prevent the development of basal ce

Simple laser treatments may prevent nonmelanoma skin cancer

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that simple laser treatments to the skin may help to prevent the development of basal ce
Quantitative pathologic analysis may help predict prognosis in colorectal cancer

Quantitative pathologic analysis may help predict prognosis in colorectal cancer

The quantitative segmentation algorithm (QuantCRC) may improve the prediction of prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online Aug. 16 inGastroenterology.Reetesh K.

Quantitative pathologic analysis may help predict prognosis in colorectal cancer

The quantitative segmentation algorithm (QuantCRC) may improve the prediction of prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online Aug. 16 inGastroenterology.Reetesh K.
Early clinical trial data show gene therapy reversing sickle cell anemia

Early clinical trial data show gene therapy reversing sickle cell anemia

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterTechnicians work in the ISO-certified cleanroom laboratory at Cincinnati Children's, where gene-correction therapies are tested and produce

Early clinical trial data show gene therapy reversing sickle cell anemia

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterTechnicians work in the ISO-certified cleanroom laboratory at Cincinnati Children's, where gene-correction therapies are tested and produce
Study shows lactate may prompt cancer formation

Study shows lactate may prompt cancer formation

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA byproduct of glucose called lactate, used by every cell in the body, may also prompt a mutate

Study shows lactate may prompt cancer formation

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA byproduct of glucose called lactate, used by every cell in the body, may also prompt a mutate
Lung cancer screening increases percentage of Stage I cases detected, while reducing percentage of Stage IV cases

Lung cancer screening increases percentage of Stage I cases detected, while reducing percentage of Stage IV cases

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImplementing lung cancer screening at four diverse healthcare systems resulted in an 8.4 percent increase in t

Lung cancer screening increases percentage of Stage I cases detected, while reducing percentage of Stage IV cases

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImplementing lung cancer screening at four diverse healthcare systems resulted in an 8.4 percent increase in t