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Novel classification can lead to new ways to diagnose and treat cancer

Novel classification can lead to new ways to diagnose and treat cancer

by Baylor College of MedicineDr. Chad Creighton is the first author of this work. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineA novel approach to studying cancer has enabled researchers to group about 10,0

Novel classification can lead to new ways to diagnose and treat cancer

by Baylor College of MedicineDr. Chad Creighton is the first author of this work. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineA novel approach to studying cancer has enabled researchers to group about 10,0
Researchers artificially generate immune cells integral to creating cancer vaccines

Researchers artificially generate immune cells integral to creating cancer vaccines

by The Mount Sinai HospitalArtistic rendering of the surface of a human dendritic cell illustrating sheet-like processes that fold back onto the membrane surface. Credit: National Institutes of H

Researchers artificially generate immune cells integral to creating cancer vaccines

by The Mount Sinai HospitalArtistic rendering of the surface of a human dendritic cell illustrating sheet-like processes that fold back onto the membrane surface. Credit: National Institutes of H
Researchers develop liquid biopsy test for pediatric solid tumors

Researchers develop liquid biopsy test for pediatric solid tumors

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCopy number alteration detection in liquid biopsies of pediatric solid tumor patients. Summary of copy number alteration (CNA) detection and disease status a

Researchers develop liquid biopsy test for pediatric solid tumors

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCopy number alteration detection in liquid biopsies of pediatric solid tumor patients. Summary of copy number alteration (CNA) detection and disease status a
Researchers analyze cancer discrepancies among young Black men in the South

Researchers analyze cancer discrepancies among young Black men in the South

by Vinod Hopson,University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonRegional Kaposi sarcoma incidence rate trends in non-Hispanic White men aged 20-34. Abbreviation: AAPC, average annual percent

Researchers analyze cancer discrepancies among young Black men in the South

by Vinod Hopson,University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonRegional Kaposi sarcoma incidence rate trends in non-Hispanic White men aged 20-34. Abbreviation: AAPC, average annual percent
Researchers use X-ray spectroscopy to explain why FLASH cancer therapy is so effective

Researchers use X-ray spectroscopy to explain why FLASH cancer therapy is so effective

by American Crystallographic Association (ACA)Overhead view of the XFMS experimental setup: A syringe pump pushes samples (proteins or peptides) through a capillary (blue tubing in the figure) and out

Researchers use X-ray spectroscopy to explain why FLASH cancer therapy is so effective

by American Crystallographic Association (ACA)Overhead view of the XFMS experimental setup: A syringe pump pushes samples (proteins or peptides) through a capillary (blue tubing in the figure) and out
Medical students study tampons as possible screening test for cancer

Medical students study tampons as possible screening test for cancer

by Ileana Varela,Florida International UniversityMedical students Jessica Seigel, Leah Cohen and Lauren Dittman are hoping their study leads to a screening test for ovarian cancer. Credit: Flori

Medical students study tampons as possible screening test for cancer

by Ileana Varela,Florida International UniversityMedical students Jessica Seigel, Leah Cohen and Lauren Dittman are hoping their study leads to a screening test for ovarian cancer. Credit: Flori
EU approves treatment for prostate cancer

EU approves treatment for prostate cancer

Prostate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryThe European Union has approved a new treatment against an advanced type of prostate cancer by Novartis, the Swiss pharmaceutical giant said Tuesday.The

EU approves treatment for prostate cancer

Prostate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryThe European Union has approved a new treatment against an advanced type of prostate cancer by Novartis, the Swiss pharmaceutical giant said Tuesday.The
Loneliness can cut survival after a cancer diagnosis: Study

Loneliness can cut survival after a cancer diagnosis: Study

by Denise MannThere's a "loneliness epidemic" in the United States, and feelings of isolation have been linked to heart disease, stroke and other health conditions.Now, new research sugg

Loneliness can cut survival after a cancer diagnosis: Study

by Denise MannThere's a "loneliness epidemic" in the United States, and feelings of isolation have been linked to heart disease, stroke and other health conditions.Now, new research sugg
Strong family history of prostate cancer linked to better survival

Strong family history of prostate cancer linked to better survival

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAll-cause mortality among PrCa patients, by (A) the number of affected relatives and (B) degree of FH of the affected relatives. Deg.=degree; FH=&

Strong family history of prostate cancer linked to better survival

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchAll-cause mortality among PrCa patients, by (A) the number of affected relatives and (B) degree of FH of the affected relatives. Deg.=degree; FH=&
Researchers discover new pathways to activate dendritic cells, produce strong anti-tumor immunity

Researchers discover new pathways to activate dendritic cells, produce strong anti-tumor immunity

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteArtistic rendering of the surface of a human dendritic cell illustrating sheet-like processes that fold back onto the membrane surface. Cre

Researchers discover new pathways to activate dendritic cells, produce strong anti-tumor immunity

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteArtistic rendering of the surface of a human dendritic cell illustrating sheet-like processes that fold back onto the membrane surface. Cre
Study finds that brain tumors 'hack' the communication between neurons

Study finds that brain tumors 'hack' the communication between neurons

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreThe metastasis (lighter green) is shown to interact with a neuron (brighter green). This neuron has been artificially marked for research, but is sur

Study finds that brain tumors 'hack' the communication between neurons

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreThe metastasis (lighter green) is shown to interact with a neuron (brighter green). This neuron has been artificially marked for research, but is sur
Researchers create a cell therapy based on STAb cells for a type of leukemia with few treatment options

Researchers create a cell therapy based on STAb cells for a type of leukemia with few treatment options

by Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteComparative in vitro study of engineered CD1a-STAb and CD1a-CAR T cells. (A, B) Schematic diagrams showing the genetic (A) and domain structure (B) o

Researchers create a cell therapy based on STAb cells for a type of leukemia with few treatment options

by Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteComparative in vitro study of engineered CD1a-STAb and CD1a-CAR T cells. (A, B) Schematic diagrams showing the genetic (A) and domain structure (B) o