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Investigating the role of fatty acids in cancer cell survival

Investigating the role of fatty acids in cancer cell survival

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous ep

Investigating the role of fatty acids in cancer cell survival

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous ep
Skin cancer rewires its energy systems to spread more efficiently, finds study

Skin cancer rewires its energy systems to spread more efficiently, finds study

by Queen Mary, University of LondonDifferent modes of migration and mitochondrial metabolism.a,bOxygen consumption rate (OCR) from cells embedded in a 3D collagen I matrix (n = 

Skin cancer rewires its energy systems to spread more efficiently, finds study

by Queen Mary, University of LondonDifferent modes of migration and mitochondrial metabolism.a,bOxygen consumption rate (OCR) from cells embedded in a 3D collagen I matrix (n = 
Following the tumour DNA trail to crack the secrets of personalised medicine

Following the tumour DNA trail to crack the secrets of personalised medicine

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndividualised therapies that target the specific genetic features of tumours have the potential to transform cancer diagnosis, tr

Following the tumour DNA trail to crack the secrets of personalised medicine

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndividualised therapies that target the specific genetic features of tumours have the potential to transform cancer diagnosis, tr
Sniffing out disease with smartphones

Sniffing out disease with smartphones

by CORDISCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is the fifth most common cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe. Because of the lack of early signs specifically

Sniffing out disease with smartphones

by CORDISCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is the fifth most common cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe. Because of the lack of early signs specifically
Inhibition of histone deacetylase 2 reduces MDM2 expression and reduces tumor growth in dedifferentiated liposarcoma

Inhibition of histone deacetylase 2 reduces MDM2 expression and reduces tumor growth in dedifferentiated liposarcoma

by OncotargetElevated HDAC2 mRNA expression is poorly prognostic in DDLPS. (A) mRNA expression of HDAC2 and disease-free survival (DFS) data from 52 subjects with DDLPS from The Cancer Genome Atlas (T

Inhibition of histone deacetylase 2 reduces MDM2 expression and reduces tumor growth in dedifferentiated liposarcoma

by OncotargetElevated HDAC2 mRNA expression is poorly prognostic in DDLPS. (A) mRNA expression of HDAC2 and disease-free survival (DFS) data from 52 subjects with DDLPS from The Cancer Genome Atlas (T
Technique for tracking resistant cancer cells could lead to new treatments for relapsing breast cancer patients

Technique for tracking resistant cancer cells could lead to new treatments for relapsing breast cancer patients

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCambridge scientists have managed to identify and kill those breast cancer cells that evade standard treatments in a study in mice. The

Technique for tracking resistant cancer cells could lead to new treatments for relapsing breast cancer patients

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCambridge scientists have managed to identify and kill those breast cancer cells that evade standard treatments in a study in mice. The
Rethinking how cancer cells evade targeted therapy

Rethinking how cancer cells evade targeted therapy

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoA single-cell RNA atlas of human glioblastoma through recurrence.a, An overview of genomics studies on paired longitudinal GBM specimens.b, A

Rethinking how cancer cells evade targeted therapy

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoA single-cell RNA atlas of human glioblastoma through recurrence.a, An overview of genomics studies on paired longitudinal GBM specimens.b, A
Immune system B-cells can help predict HER2-positive breast cancer treatment response

Immune system B-cells can help predict HER2-positive breast cancer treatment response

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: NCI Ce

Immune system B-cells can help predict HER2-positive breast cancer treatment response

byUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: NCI Ce
Study shows improved outcomes in hospitals accredited for rectal cancer surgery

Study shows improved outcomes in hospitals accredited for rectal cancer surgery

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHospitals accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) demonstrate

Study shows improved outcomes in hospitals accredited for rectal cancer surgery

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHospitals accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) demonstrate
Clinical trial generates promising results for immunotherapy drug nivolumab in patients with advanced skin cancer

Clinical trial generates promising results for immunotherapy drug nivolumab in patients with advanced skin cancer

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors can boost the immune system's response against various cancers. Now a phase II clin

Clinical trial generates promising results for immunotherapy drug nivolumab in patients with advanced skin cancer

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors can boost the immune system's response against various cancers. Now a phase II clin
Researchers identify potential biomarker to distinguish two aggressive types of brain tumors in children

Researchers identify potential biomarker to distinguish two aggressive types of brain tumors in children

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineSMYD3 overexpression activates the EGFR pathway in CHLA01 cells. (A) Localization of endogenous SMYD3. Representative 60x Z-stack confocal images sho

Researchers identify potential biomarker to distinguish two aggressive types of brain tumors in children

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineSMYD3 overexpression activates the EGFR pathway in CHLA01 cells. (A) Localization of endogenous SMYD3. Representative 60x Z-stack confocal images sho
First major study of proteins in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

First major study of proteins in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

by Lund UniversityA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaThe most common form of childhood ca

First major study of proteins in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

by Lund UniversityA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaThe most common form of childhood ca