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Researchers develop new method of precisely targeting cancer lesions while protecting healthy tissues

Researchers develop new method of precisely targeting cancer lesions while protecting healthy tissues

by Kavli IPMUFigure 1. The radionuclide-encapsulated liposomes, including the focus of the study, a ligand called ethylenedicysteine (EC). Credit: Umeda et alA team of researchers has developed a new

Researchers develop new method of precisely targeting cancer lesions while protecting healthy tissues

by Kavli IPMUFigure 1. The radionuclide-encapsulated liposomes, including the focus of the study, a ligand called ethylenedicysteine (EC). Credit: Umeda et alA team of researchers has developed a new
How genetic therapies transformed the lives of sickle cell patients

How genetic therapies transformed the lives of sickle cell patients

Credit: CC0 Public DomainTheir stories are divided into before and after. First, those long years of pain which flooded every moment—school, relationships, work.And then—after agonizing treatments—wha

How genetic therapies transformed the lives of sickle cell patients

Credit: CC0 Public DomainTheir stories are divided into before and after. First, those long years of pain which flooded every moment—school, relationships, work.And then—after agonizing treatments—wha
Hodgkin lymphoma survivors show signs of dementia in early adulthood

Hodgkin lymphoma survivors show signs of dementia in early adulthood

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, the majority of individuals treated as children for Hodgkin lymphoma who are now in their 30s

Hodgkin lymphoma survivors show signs of dementia in early adulthood

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, the majority of individuals treated as children for Hodgkin lymphoma who are now in their 30s
'Olive oil' drug shows early promise for some brain cancer patients

'Olive oil' drug shows early promise for some brain cancer patients

by Institute of Cancer ResearchMechanism of action of 2-OHOA. (1) 2-OHOA regulates the cell membrane composition by both direct incorporation into the lipid bilayer and regulation of important li

'Olive oil' drug shows early promise for some brain cancer patients

by Institute of Cancer ResearchMechanism of action of 2-OHOA. (1) 2-OHOA regulates the cell membrane composition by both direct incorporation into the lipid bilayer and regulation of important li
Exploiting the synergy of nutraceuticals for cancer prevention and treatment

Exploiting the synergy of nutraceuticals for cancer prevention and treatment

by Cactus CommunicationsResearchers from Tata Memorial Centre, India, demonstrate how a resveratrol-copper mix inactivates cell-free chromatic particles to ameliorate a host of pathologies, including

Exploiting the synergy of nutraceuticals for cancer prevention and treatment

by Cactus CommunicationsResearchers from Tata Memorial Centre, India, demonstrate how a resveratrol-copper mix inactivates cell-free chromatic particles to ameliorate a host of pathologies, including
Anti-PF4 Immunothrombosis Absent Proximate Heparin or Adenovirus Vector Vaccine Exposure

Anti-PF4 Immunothrombosis Absent Proximate Heparin or Adenovirus Vector Vaccine Exposure

February 2024Lara C. Pullen, PhDNew research reveals that patients with thrombocytopenia, thrombosis, and very high D-dimer levels could have platelet-activating vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopeni

Anti-PF4 Immunothrombosis Absent Proximate Heparin or Adenovirus Vector Vaccine Exposure

February 2024Lara C. Pullen, PhDNew research reveals that patients with thrombocytopenia, thrombosis, and very high D-dimer levels could have platelet-activating vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopeni
Surgery first for colon cancer? Not so fast, according to new study

Surgery first for colon cancer? Not so fast, according to new study

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkRadiologic response, TRG, and clinical T stage. (A) Radiologic response among patients with different clinical T stage; patients with cT2–3 disease were more li

Surgery first for colon cancer? Not so fast, according to new study

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkRadiologic response, TRG, and clinical T stage. (A) Radiologic response among patients with different clinical T stage; patients with cT2–3 disease were more li
Skin cancer: New therapy option to prevent metastases

Skin cancer: New therapy option to prevent metastases

byMedical University of ViennaA, Invadopodia index of MMPi treated wells normalized to DMSO control in 3 independent screening plates as indicated; B, MTS signal values of B16-F10 and WM983C cel

Skin cancer: New therapy option to prevent metastases

byMedical University of ViennaA, Invadopodia index of MMPi treated wells normalized to DMSO control in 3 independent screening plates as indicated; B, MTS signal values of B16-F10 and WM983C cel
Study maps alterations that make melanoma more severe, could lead to better therapies and diagnosis

Study maps alterations that make melanoma more severe, could lead to better therapies and diagnosis

by André Julião,FAPESPStudy design, resources and methodology. A major aim (steps 1–2) is the discovery and validation of genome-wide methylation alterations associated with the UV mutational si

Study maps alterations that make melanoma more severe, could lead to better therapies and diagnosis

by André Julião,FAPESPStudy design, resources and methodology. A major aim (steps 1–2) is the discovery and validation of genome-wide methylation alterations associated with the UV mutational si
Scientists discover metabolic feature that allows melanoma cells to spread

Scientists discover metabolic feature that allows melanoma cells to spread

by Katie Regan,UT Southwestern Medical CenterResearchers involved in the study include (from left) Drs. Brandon Faubert, Alpaslan Tasdogan, Sean Morrison, and Ralph DeBerardinis. Credit: UTSWRes

Scientists discover metabolic feature that allows melanoma cells to spread

by Katie Regan,UT Southwestern Medical CenterResearchers involved in the study include (from left) Drs. Brandon Faubert, Alpaslan Tasdogan, Sean Morrison, and Ralph DeBerardinis. Credit: UTSWRes
Nuclear radiologists 'outsmart' prostate cancer with an apparently ineffective drug

Nuclear radiologists 'outsmart' prostate cancer with an apparently ineffective drug

bySaarland UniversityProfessor Dr. Samer Ezziddin from Saarland University/Saarland University Hospital. Credit: Saarland University/Thorsten MohrWhen a non-scientist tries to imagine a scientis

Nuclear radiologists 'outsmart' prostate cancer with an apparently ineffective drug

bySaarland UniversityProfessor Dr. Samer Ezziddin from Saarland University/Saarland University Hospital. Credit: Saarland University/Thorsten MohrWhen a non-scientist tries to imagine a scientis
Unveiling the non-canonical functions of EZH2 in prostate cancer

Unveiling the non-canonical functions of EZH2 in prostate cancer

by Impact Journals LLCProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryA new editorial paper was published inOncotargettitled "Unveiling the non-canonical functions of EZH2 in prostate

Unveiling the non-canonical functions of EZH2 in prostate cancer

by Impact Journals LLCProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryA new editorial paper was published inOncotargettitled "Unveiling the non-canonical functions of EZH2 in prostate