A new drug target identified for diseases associated with leukemia-causing virus

by Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityKDR inhibition induces autophagic/lysosomal degradation of Tax. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49737-5A team

Updated on: August 06,2024

A new drug target identified for diseases associated with leukemia-causing virus

by Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityKDR inhibition induces autophagic/lysosomal degradation of Tax. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49737-5A team

Updated on:August 06,2024

Topography of the genome influences where cancer mutations thrive, study shows

byUniversity of California - San DiegoJust as different terrains on Earth foster distinct ecosystems, certain topographic features in the genome seem to provide an environment for specific mutat

Updated on: January 22,2024

Topography of the genome influences where cancer mutations thrive, study shows

byUniversity of California - San DiegoJust as different terrains on Earth foster distinct ecosystems, certain topographic features in the genome seem to provide an environment for specific mutat

Updated on:January 22,2024

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

Updated on: May 13,2024

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

Updated on:May 13,2024

Study offers new understanding of why kidney cancers become metastatic

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterThis image shows a cross section of a kidney. Credit: Holly Fischer/WikipediaResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer have engi

Updated on: February 24,2024

Study offers new understanding of why kidney cancers become metastatic

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterThis image shows a cross section of a kidney. Credit: Holly Fischer/WikipediaResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer have engi

Updated on:February 24,2024

Genetic test identifies patients with triple negative breast cancer who are unlikely to respond to immunotherapies

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerProfessor Laura van 't Veer presented latest results from the I-SPY2 phase 2 clinical trial at the 14th European Breast Cancer Conferen

Updated on: March 30,2024

Genetic test identifies patients with triple negative breast cancer who are unlikely to respond to immunotherapies

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerProfessor Laura van 't Veer presented latest results from the I-SPY2 phase 2 clinical trial at the 14th European Breast Cancer Conferen

Updated on:March 30,2024

Using low-intensity continuous ultrasound to inhibit cancer cell migration

by Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)PANC-1 pancreatic cancer cells during a cell migration process. Credit: ITEFI-CSICA study led by Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) has d

Updated on: December 28,2023

Using low-intensity continuous ultrasound to inhibit cancer cell migration

by Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)PANC-1 pancreatic cancer cells during a cell migration process. Credit: ITEFI-CSICA study led by Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) has d

Updated on:December 28,2023

Researchers discover incredible HULLK that controls prostate cancer progression

by University of Virginia Health SystemDan Gioeli, Ph.D., of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, has identified a key to controlling the growth and progression of prostate cancer, the secon

Updated on: June 19,2024

Researchers discover incredible HULLK that controls prostate cancer progression

by University of Virginia Health SystemDan Gioeli, Ph.D., of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, has identified a key to controlling the growth and progression of prostate cancer, the secon

Updated on:June 19,2024

Alternative molecular mechanisms observed in cancer cells

by Federation of American Societies for Experimental BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurrent anti-cancer drugs can be quite effective but too often, tumors are not fought off completely and end u

Updated on: May 05,2024

Alternative molecular mechanisms observed in cancer cells

by Federation of American Societies for Experimental BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurrent anti-cancer drugs can be quite effective but too often, tumors are not fought off completely and end u

Updated on:May 05,2024

Research team creates more effective lymphatic cancer therapy

byTohoku UniversityThe ex vivo bioluminescence intensity of the metastatic LN was lowest in the Single M-TBI + LDDS group, followed by the Single M-TBI group and the LDDS group, and all these gr

Updated on: January 29,2024

Research team creates more effective lymphatic cancer therapy

byTohoku UniversityThe ex vivo bioluminescence intensity of the metastatic LN was lowest in the Single M-TBI + LDDS group, followed by the Single M-TBI group and the LDDS group, and all these gr

Updated on:January 29,2024

Why do cancer patients lose weight? Study points to elevated lactate levels

byNature Publishing GroupSchematic illustration depicting the signaling cascade downstream of lactate/GPR81 in promoting cancer cachexia. Credit:Nature Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1038

Updated on: March 30,2024

Why do cancer patients lose weight? Study points to elevated lactate levels

byNature Publishing GroupSchematic illustration depicting the signaling cascade downstream of lactate/GPR81 in promoting cancer cachexia. Credit:Nature Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1038

Updated on:March 30,2024

Best ways to quit smoking, cut your lung cancer risk

(HealthDay)—While there is no sure way to avoid lung cancer, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk.Smoking contributes to 80 to 90 percent oflung cancerdeaths, according to the

Updated on: March 24,2024

Best ways to quit smoking, cut your lung cancer risk

(HealthDay)—While there is no sure way to avoid lung cancer, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk.Smoking contributes to 80 to 90 percent oflung cancerdeaths, according to the

Updated on:March 24,2024

A promising discovery in the fight against incurable cancers

by Katherine Moss,University of KentT cells induce galectin-9 secretion in human cancer cells derived from solid malignant tumors and keratinocytes. (A) Human cancer cells derived from solid mal

Updated on: February 01,2024

A promising discovery in the fight against incurable cancers

by Katherine Moss,University of KentT cells induce galectin-9 secretion in human cancer cells derived from solid malignant tumors and keratinocytes. (A) Human cancer cells derived from solid mal

Updated on:February 01,2024