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Study offers a potential strategy to improve T cell therapy in solid tumors

Study offers a potential strategy to improve T cell therapy in solid tumors

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaRegnase-1 and Roquin-1 double knockout alters the activation profile of resting engineered T cells. (A) Healthy human donor T cells

Study offers a potential strategy to improve T cell therapy in solid tumors

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaRegnase-1 and Roquin-1 double knockout alters the activation profile of resting engineered T cells. (A) Healthy human donor T cells
3D genome features point to possible therapeutic target for aggressive and deadly pediatric brain tumors

3D genome features point to possible therapeutic target for aggressive and deadly pediatric brain tumors

by Fabienne Landry,McGill University Health CentreCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.06.023Posterior fossa group A (PFA) ependymoma are rare, treatment-resistant pediatric t

3D genome features point to possible therapeutic target for aggressive and deadly pediatric brain tumors

by Fabienne Landry,McGill University Health CentreCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.06.023Posterior fossa group A (PFA) ependymoma are rare, treatment-resistant pediatric t
The way genes are switched on in one-cell embryos may resemble the trigger for cancer

The way genes are switched on in one-cell embryos may resemble the trigger for cancer

byUniversity of BathGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112023When an embryo is formed, its genes—donated by a fertilizing sperm and egg—are sil

The way genes are switched on in one-cell embryos may resemble the trigger for cancer

byUniversity of BathGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112023When an embryo is formed, its genes—donated by a fertilizing sperm and egg—are sil
Bringing crucial cancer treatments to rural communities

Bringing crucial cancer treatments to rural communities

by Velvet Hasner,Missouri University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Pexels image by Peter FazekasFresh air, sunsets, and a night sky full of stars are a few of the benefits to country living t

Bringing crucial cancer treatments to rural communities

by Velvet Hasner,Missouri University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Pexels image by Peter FazekasFresh air, sunsets, and a night sky full of stars are a few of the benefits to country living t
Protein transformation drives cancer development

Protein transformation drives cancer development

byNorthwestern UniversityMitochondria. Credit: Wikipedia commonsA change in function in a mitochondrial antioxidant protein increases stem cell gene expression that promotes the development of m

Protein transformation drives cancer development

byNorthwestern UniversityMitochondria. Credit: Wikipedia commonsA change in function in a mitochondrial antioxidant protein increases stem cell gene expression that promotes the development of m
Most U.S. children have adequate geographic access to cancer care

Most U.S. children have adequate geographic access to cancer care

by Lori SolomonMost U.S. children and adolescents and young adults (AYAs) have adequate access to pediatric cancer care, according to a study published online Jan. 19 inJAMA Network Open.Xiaohui

Most U.S. children have adequate geographic access to cancer care

by Lori SolomonMost U.S. children and adolescents and young adults (AYAs) have adequate access to pediatric cancer care, according to a study published online Jan. 19 inJAMA Network Open.Xiaohui
Vitamin C may hold the key to improve efficacy of dendritic cell-derived anticancer cell therapies

Vitamin C may hold the key to improve efficacy of dendritic cell-derived anticancer cell therapies

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteVitamin C-mediated dendritic cell DNA methylome remodeling. (A) Scheme depicting the experimental setup. Monocytes (MO) were differentiated to dendri

Vitamin C may hold the key to improve efficacy of dendritic cell-derived anticancer cell therapies

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteVitamin C-mediated dendritic cell DNA methylome remodeling. (A) Scheme depicting the experimental setup. Monocytes (MO) were differentiated to dendri
6 months treatment with Herceptin is as good as 12 months for preventing breast cancer return

6 months treatment with Herceptin is as good as 12 months for preventing breast cancer return

by Peter Thorley,University of WarwickCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study co-led by the University of Warwick Clinical Trials Unit has shown that shortening the duration of a therapy for breast

6 months treatment with Herceptin is as good as 12 months for preventing breast cancer return

by Peter Thorley,University of WarwickCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study co-led by the University of Warwick Clinical Trials Unit has shown that shortening the duration of a therapy for breast
Radiation therapy outcomes better for African-American than Caucasian prostate cancer patients

Radiation therapy outcomes better for African-American than Caucasian prostate cancer patients

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyWhile popular beliefs and population data suggest that African-American men are at higher risk of dying from prostate cancer than Caucasian men, a new an

Radiation therapy outcomes better for African-American than Caucasian prostate cancer patients

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyWhile popular beliefs and population data suggest that African-American men are at higher risk of dying from prostate cancer than Caucasian men, a new an
New research finds oral leukemia therapy to work as well as intravenous decitabine

New research finds oral leukemia therapy to work as well as intravenous decitabine

by Hackensack Meridian HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Hackensack Meridian's John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC), are part of a published Phase 3 study reporting on the equival

New research finds oral leukemia therapy to work as well as intravenous decitabine

by Hackensack Meridian HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Hackensack Meridian's John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC), are part of a published Phase 3 study reporting on the equival
Discovery unveils promising anticancer drug targeting KRAS protein

Discovery unveils promising anticancer drug targeting KRAS protein

byVirginia Commonwealth UniversityKRB-456 inhibits the growth in vivo of orthotopic mt KRAS tumors derived from pancreatic cancer patients. Tumor biopsies from pancreatic cancer patient G160 wer

Discovery unveils promising anticancer drug targeting KRAS protein

byVirginia Commonwealth UniversityKRB-456 inhibits the growth in vivo of orthotopic mt KRAS tumors derived from pancreatic cancer patients. Tumor biopsies from pancreatic cancer patient G160 wer
Are fighter pilots at greater risk for prostate cancer? The Air Force is now asking

Are fighter pilots at greater risk for prostate cancer? The Air Force is now asking

by Tara Copp And Shirsho Dasgupta, Mcclatchy Washington BureauCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Air Force has begun to look at whether there's increased risk for prostate cancer among its fighter pilot

Are fighter pilots at greater risk for prostate cancer? The Air Force is now asking

by Tara Copp And Shirsho Dasgupta, Mcclatchy Washington BureauCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Air Force has begun to look at whether there's increased risk for prostate cancer among its fighter pilot