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Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas

Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas

by University of QueenslandReticular naevi pattern (left) Gene variations: MTAP, PLA2G6, MITF. Globular naevi pattern (right) Gene variations: IRF4. Credit: University of QueenslandUniversity of

Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas

by University of QueenslandReticular naevi pattern (left) Gene variations: MTAP, PLA2G6, MITF. Globular naevi pattern (right) Gene variations: IRF4. Credit: University of QueenslandUniversity of
How tumors mutate their way out of a crisis—and become drug resistant in the process

How tumors mutate their way out of a crisis—and become drug resistant in the process

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceHuman lung cancer cells under the microscope, before (left) and after (right) treatment with an anticancer drug, which causes DNA breaks (green) in the cell nuclei

How tumors mutate their way out of a crisis—and become drug resistant in the process

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceHuman lung cancer cells under the microscope, before (left) and after (right) treatment with an anticancer drug, which causes DNA breaks (green) in the cell nuclei
Researchers develop techniques to track the activity of a potent cancer gene

Researchers develop techniques to track the activity of a potent cancer gene

by Biophysical SocietyThe Larson research group uses high-throughput imaging and analysis to quantify how MYC changes gene expression at the single cell level. Pictured are a population of human

Researchers develop techniques to track the activity of a potent cancer gene

by Biophysical SocietyThe Larson research group uses high-throughput imaging and analysis to quantify how MYC changes gene expression at the single cell level. Pictured are a population of human
Reprograming T cells to attack solid tumors

Reprograming T cells to attack solid tumors

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeA colourful battle: Live human liver cancer cells (green) are attacked by engineered T cells (blue), resulting in a dead liver ca

Reprograming T cells to attack solid tumors

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeA colourful battle: Live human liver cancer cells (green) are attacked by engineered T cells (blue), resulting in a dead liver ca
New compounds target and kill brain cancer cells after being energized by low X-ray dose

New compounds target and kill brain cancer cells after being energized by low X-ray dose

by Nanyang Technological UniversityResearch fellow Dr Huang Jingsheng from NTU Singapore's School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology preparing new anti-brain cancer compound

New compounds target and kill brain cancer cells after being energized by low X-ray dose

by Nanyang Technological UniversityResearch fellow Dr Huang Jingsheng from NTU Singapore's School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology preparing new anti-brain cancer compound
Study uncovers genetic cancer risks in 550 patients

Study uncovers genetic cancer risks in 550 patients

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurrent screening protocols fail to catch a notable number of people carrying genetic mutations associated with hereditary breast and ovarian

Study uncovers genetic cancer risks in 550 patients

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurrent screening protocols fail to catch a notable number of people carrying genetic mutations associated with hereditary breast and ovarian
Imaging tumor stiffness could help enhance treatment for breast and pancreatic cancer

Imaging tumor stiffness could help enhance treatment for breast and pancreatic cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHUsing a non-invasive imaging technique that measures the stiffness of tissues gives crucial new information about

Imaging tumor stiffness could help enhance treatment for breast and pancreatic cancer

by Institute of Cancer ResearchKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHUsing a non-invasive imaging technique that measures the stiffness of tissues gives crucial new information about
Immune system boost could prevent lung cancer

Immune system boost could prevent lung cancer

by Sara Rimer,Boston UniversityIn this microscopic image of precancerous lung tissue, the hot pink cells are dividing faster than in normal lung tissue. Credit: Beane, et al.,Nature Commun

Immune system boost could prevent lung cancer

by Sara Rimer,Boston UniversityIn this microscopic image of precancerous lung tissue, the hot pink cells are dividing faster than in normal lung tissue. Credit: Beane, et al.,Nature Commun
Breakthrough in knowledge of how some sarcomas arise

Breakthrough in knowledge of how some sarcomas arise

by University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe origin of certain cancers in the sarcoma group is associated with a hitherto unknown interaction among different proteins. Findings now bei

Breakthrough in knowledge of how some sarcomas arise

by University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe origin of certain cancers in the sarcoma group is associated with a hitherto unknown interaction among different proteins. Findings now bei
New gene found for a deadly childhood cancer offers possibility of targeted drug therapy

New gene found for a deadly childhood cancer offers possibility of targeted drug therapy

by Children's Cancer Institute AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNeuroblastoma accounts for 15% of total childhood cancer deaths. The survival rate of high-risk neuroblastoma patients is 50%.For t

New gene found for a deadly childhood cancer offers possibility of targeted drug therapy

by Children's Cancer Institute AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNeuroblastoma accounts for 15% of total childhood cancer deaths. The survival rate of high-risk neuroblastoma patients is 50%.For t
Self-reported screening can reduce distressing symptoms for pediatric patients with cancer

Self-reported screening can reduce distressing symptoms for pediatric patients with cancer

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular, self-reported symptom screening was associated with reduced symptom burden when compared with usual care for pediatric patients

Self-reported screening can reduce distressing symptoms for pediatric patients with cancer

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular, self-reported symptom screening was associated with reduced symptom burden when compared with usual care for pediatric patients
Body mass index tied to multiple myeloma survival

Body mass index tied to multiple myeloma survival

by Lori SolomonUnderweight and severe obesity are associated with decreased survival in patients with multiple myeloma (MM), according to a study published online Jan. 12 in theBlood Cancer Jour

Body mass index tied to multiple myeloma survival

by Lori SolomonUnderweight and severe obesity are associated with decreased survival in patients with multiple myeloma (MM), according to a study published online Jan. 12 in theBlood Cancer Jour