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Ovarian cancer detection takes a step forward

Ovarian cancer detection takes a step forward

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new type of technology can capture stray ovarian cancer cells from a simple blood test and successfully predict cancer

Ovarian cancer detection takes a step forward

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new type of technology can capture stray ovarian cancer cells from a simple blood test and successfully predict cancer
New study sheds light on incidental findings in lung cancer screening

New study sheds light on incidental findings in lung cancer screening

byBrown UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen patients receive a low-dose computed tomography screen for lung cancer, doctors can see more than just the lungs. The screening test often

New study sheds light on incidental findings in lung cancer screening

byBrown UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen patients receive a low-dose computed tomography screen for lung cancer, doctors can see more than just the lungs. The screening test often
Research links development of childhood leukaemia to mistakes by the immune system

Research links development of childhood leukaemia to mistakes by the immune system

by University of LeedsA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaGenetic mutations that drive the

Research links development of childhood leukaemia to mistakes by the immune system

by University of LeedsA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaGenetic mutations that drive the
How post-feeding breasts bounce back from the brink of death to kick-start milk production

How post-feeding breasts bounce back from the brink of death to kick-start milk production

byUniversity of SheffieldDelayed alveolar regression in Rac1−/− glands in involution. (A-D) Carmine staining of whole-mounted mammary glands of WT (A, C) and Rac1−/− (B, D) mice at postlactation

How post-feeding breasts bounce back from the brink of death to kick-start milk production

byUniversity of SheffieldDelayed alveolar regression in Rac1−/− glands in involution. (A-D) Carmine staining of whole-mounted mammary glands of WT (A, C) and Rac1−/− (B, D) mice at postlactation
Researchers identify subtypes of squamous cell lung cancer

Researchers identify subtypes of squamous cell lung cancer

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with squamous cell lung cancer

Researchers identify subtypes of squamous cell lung cancer

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with squamous cell lung cancer
Breast cancer patients can safely avoid extensive removal of lymph nodes if they respond well to systemic treatment

Breast cancer patients can safely avoid extensive removal of lymph nodes if they respond well to systemic treatment

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with breast cancer that has started to spread to the lymph nodes in the armpit can safely avoid e

Breast cancer patients can safely avoid extensive removal of lymph nodes if they respond well to systemic treatment

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with breast cancer that has started to spread to the lymph nodes in the armpit can safely avoid e
New book explores the history of the phony cancer drug Krebiozen

New book explores the history of the phony cancer drug Krebiozen

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: 3 Fields BooksIn March 1951, Andrew Ivy—at the time, one of the most renowned scientists and medical ethicists in the U.S.—he

New book explores the history of the phony cancer drug Krebiozen

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: 3 Fields BooksIn March 1951, Andrew Ivy—at the time, one of the most renowned scientists and medical ethicists in the U.S.—he
Neutrons reveal how a common tropical plant preys on cancer, preserves healthy cells

Neutrons reveal how a common tropical plant preys on cancer, preserves healthy cells

by Oak Ridge National LaboratoryFrom left are UWindsor students Isabelle Dib, Dominik Dziura, Stuart Castillo and Maksymilian Dziura at ORNL’s Neutron Spin Echo spectrometer. Their work advances

Neutrons reveal how a common tropical plant preys on cancer, preserves healthy cells

by Oak Ridge National LaboratoryFrom left are UWindsor students Isabelle Dib, Dominik Dziura, Stuart Castillo and Maksymilian Dziura at ORNL’s Neutron Spin Echo spectrometer. Their work advances
A new screening tool improves liver cancer detection

A new screening tool improves liver cancer detection

by Jordan Shaked,Yale UniversityTen-year risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.43608Hepatocellular carcinoma, a ty

A new screening tool improves liver cancer detection

by Jordan Shaked,Yale UniversityTen-year risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.43608Hepatocellular carcinoma, a ty
Study highlights promising drug combination for treating resistant breast cancer

Study highlights promising drug combination for treating resistant breast cancer

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.05.013Cancer cells are even smarter than scientists previously believed, according to ne

Study highlights promising drug combination for treating resistant breast cancer

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.05.013Cancer cells are even smarter than scientists previously believed, according to ne
Some cervical cancer screening strategies more cost-effective

Some cervical cancer screening strategies more cost-effective

(HealthDay)—A cervical cancer screening strategy that involves cytologic testing every three years from ages 21 to 29 years and then continuing cytologic testing or switching to low-cost high-risk hum

Some cervical cancer screening strategies more cost-effective

(HealthDay)—A cervical cancer screening strategy that involves cytologic testing every three years from ages 21 to 29 years and then continuing cytologic testing or switching to low-cost high-risk hum
Role of cancer protein ARID1A at intersection of genome stability and tumor suppression

Role of cancer protein ARID1A at intersection of genome stability and tumor suppression

by The Wistar InstituteRugang Zhang, Ph.D., The Wistar Institute. Credit: The Wistar InstituteThe ARID1A tumor suppressor protein is required to maintain telomere cohesion and correct chromosome

Role of cancer protein ARID1A at intersection of genome stability and tumor suppression

by The Wistar InstituteRugang Zhang, Ph.D., The Wistar Institute. Credit: The Wistar InstituteThe ARID1A tumor suppressor protein is required to maintain telomere cohesion and correct chromosome