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'Cancer-blocking' protein offers potential to transform cells from destructive to constructive

'Cancer-blocking' protein offers potential to transform cells from destructive to constructive

byAustralian National UniversityNLRC4 attenuates tumor development inApcmin/+mice. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01988-6An immune protein could

'Cancer-blocking' protein offers potential to transform cells from destructive to constructive

byAustralian National UniversityNLRC4 attenuates tumor development inApcmin/+mice. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01988-6An immune protein could
Mouth cancer cases hit new record in England and Scotland—what you need to know

Mouth cancer cases hit new record in England and Scotland—what you need to know

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCases of mouth cancer have reached a record high in England and Scotland, a newreport shows. Last year, there were more

Mouth cancer cases hit new record in England and Scotland—what you need to know

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCases of mouth cancer have reached a record high in England and Scotland, a newreport shows. Last year, there were more
Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk

Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk

by Jessica Saenz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIf you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of

Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk

by Jessica Saenz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIf you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of
Radon, even at levels below EPA guideline for mitigation, is linked to childhood leukemia

Radon, even at levels below EPA guideline for mitigation, is linked to childhood leukemia

byOregon State UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176288A study of more than 700 counties across multiple U.S.

Radon, even at levels below EPA guideline for mitigation, is linked to childhood leukemia

byOregon State UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176288A study of more than 700 counties across multiple U.S.
Scientists discover how excessive red meat consumption increases colorectal cancer risk

Scientists discover how excessive red meat consumption increases colorectal cancer risk

byAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeIdentification of SP2509 and its target Pirin as a regulator of hTERT in colorectal cancer. Credit:Cancer Discovery(2

Scientists discover how excessive red meat consumption increases colorectal cancer risk

byAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeIdentification of SP2509 and its target Pirin as a regulator of hTERT in colorectal cancer. Credit:Cancer Discovery(2
Researchers link cancer gene to Scottish island

Researchers link cancer gene to Scottish island

byUniversity of EdinburghGrandparental ancestry of BRCA2 c.517-2A>G carriers in VIKING I. Credit:European Journal of Human Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41431-024-01704-wPeople wi

Researchers link cancer gene to Scottish island

byUniversity of EdinburghGrandparental ancestry of BRCA2 c.517-2A>G carriers in VIKING I. Credit:European Journal of Human Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41431-024-01704-wPeople wi
Study identifies five key factors that predict response of cancer patients to immunotherapy

Study identifies five key factors that predict response of cancer patients to immunotherapy

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers at IRB Barcelona has identified five independent factors that predict cancer patien

Study identifies five key factors that predict response of cancer patients to immunotherapy

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers at IRB Barcelona has identified five independent factors that predict cancer patien
Drug improves effectiveness of radiation for lung cancer that has spread to the brain

Drug improves effectiveness of radiation for lung cancer that has spread to the brain

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiActivation of GABA(A) receptors triggers cell depolarization and death. Credit:Cancers(2024). DOI: 10.3390/cancers16183167In new research, a t

Drug improves effectiveness of radiation for lung cancer that has spread to the brain

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiActivation of GABA(A) receptors triggers cell depolarization and death. Credit:Cancers(2024). DOI: 10.3390/cancers16183167In new research, a t
Cancer while pregnant is rare, but is becoming more common. Here's what researchers think is behind the rise

Cancer while pregnant is rare, but is becoming more common. Here's what researchers think is behind the rise

by Sarah Sasson and Sean Seeho,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFormer winner of TV show Alone Australia Gina Chick wasdiagnosedwith breast cancer just days after fin

Cancer while pregnant is rare, but is becoming more common. Here's what researchers think is behind the rise

by Sarah Sasson and Sean Seeho,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFormer winner of TV show Alone Australia Gina Chick wasdiagnosedwith breast cancer just days after fin
New lung cancer screening model removes barriers for central Texas' most vulnerable

New lung cancer screening model removes barriers for central Texas' most vulnerable

byUniversity of Texas at AustinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new lung cancer screening initiative has made significant strides in overcoming barriers to care for low-income, uninsured and m

New lung cancer screening model removes barriers for central Texas' most vulnerable

byUniversity of Texas at AustinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new lung cancer screening initiative has made significant strides in overcoming barriers to care for low-income, uninsured and m
Researchers clarify role of mutations in glioblastoma

Researchers clarify role of mutations in glioblastoma

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLaboratory models with a mutated PIK3CA gene showed characteristics of gliomas. Credit: McNeill, RS, et al.,PLOS ONE.Researc

Researchers clarify role of mutations in glioblastoma

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLaboratory models with a mutated PIK3CA gene showed characteristics of gliomas. Credit: McNeill, RS, et al.,PLOS ONE.Researc
Report explores the role alcohol plays in new cancer cases

Report explores the role alcohol plays in new cancer cases

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA little bit of alcohol was once thought to be good for you. However, as scientific research advances, we're gaining a cl

Report explores the role alcohol plays in new cancer cases

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA little bit of alcohol was once thought to be good for you. However, as scientific research advances, we're gaining a cl