Unexpected chromosome interaction fuels aggressive cancers, researchers discover

byUniversity of PittsburghA subset of chromosomes from a metaphase spread from U2OS cells- an osteosarcoma cell line that utilizes the Alternative Lengthening of Telomeres (ALT) pathway of telomere ma

Updated on: August 17,2026

Unexpected chromosome interaction fuels aggressive cancers, researchers discover

byUniversity of PittsburghA subset of chromosomes from a metaphase spread from U2OS cells- an osteosarcoma cell line that utilizes the Alternative Lengthening of Telomeres (ALT) pathway of telomere ma

Updated on:August 17,2026

Breast cancer risk models fall short for women with family history, study finds

byCochraneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Trinity College Dublin, St James's Hospital, and collaborating institutions have carried out the most comprehensive review to date of t

Updated on: August 17,2026

Breast cancer risk models fall short for women with family history, study finds

byCochraneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Trinity College Dublin, St James's Hospital, and collaborating institutions have carried out the most comprehensive review to date of t

Updated on:August 17,2026

Worm tablet could be repurposed as brain cancer treatment

byBond UniversityBlood–brain barrier efflux limits brain penetration of mebendazole polymorph C, whereas elacridar increases central nervous system exposure. Credit:British Journal of Clinical Pharmac

Updated on: August 20,2026

Worm tablet could be repurposed as brain cancer treatment

byBond UniversityBlood–brain barrier efflux limits brain penetration of mebendazole polymorph C, whereas elacridar increases central nervous system exposure. Credit:British Journal of Clinical Pharmac

Updated on:August 20,2026

TP53 gene mutations affect lung cancer treatment response, study shows

by Fernanda Bassette,FAPESPCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the most common and deadly form of cancer worldwide. It is increasingly understood to be a complex genetic disease with diff

Updated on: August 18,2026

TP53 gene mutations affect lung cancer treatment response, study shows

by Fernanda Bassette,FAPESPCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the most common and deadly form of cancer worldwide. It is increasingly understood to be a complex genetic disease with diff

Updated on:August 18,2026

Aspirin may unmask silent bladder cancer by triggering bleeding

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe presence of blood cells in urine is a sign of bladder cancer. Because aspirin blocks platelets from forming harmful blood clots, the medication can cause m

Updated on: August 20,2026

Aspirin may unmask silent bladder cancer by triggering bleeding

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe presence of blood cells in urine is a sign of bladder cancer. Because aspirin blocks platelets from forming harmful blood clots, the medication can cause m

Updated on:August 20,2026

Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening

by Andrea Dwyer,The ConversationCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsIt's increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about therise in colorectal cancer among younger adul

Updated on: August 18,2026

Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening

by Andrea Dwyer,The ConversationCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsIt's increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about therise in colorectal cancer among younger adul

Updated on:August 18,2026

Some tumors eliminate healthy neighboring cells to grow, study reveals

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Senescent cells are labeled in green and wild type cells in red. Credit: IRB BarcelonaChromosomal instability is a common feature in many solid t

Updated on: August 17,2026

Some tumors eliminate healthy neighboring cells to grow, study reveals

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Senescent cells are labeled in green and wild type cells in red. Credit: IRB BarcelonaChromosomal instability is a common feature in many solid t

Updated on:August 17,2026

Study proposes reconsidering how histone deacetylase inhibitors work in cancer treatment

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions are challenging the traditional understanding of how cancer drugs called h

Updated on: August 17,2026

Study proposes reconsidering how histone deacetylase inhibitors work in cancer treatment

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions are challenging the traditional understanding of how cancer drugs called h

Updated on:August 17,2026

Colorectal cancer has a backup plan, and it begins when mature gut cells regain stem-like traits

byStevens Institute of TechnologyACD44 immunoreactivity in the double mutant villi epithelium (arrows), suggesting oncogenic stemness in the 7-day double mutant (DM) villin= 3.Bleft panel: Schema for

Updated on: August 18,2026

Colorectal cancer has a backup plan, and it begins when mature gut cells regain stem-like traits

byStevens Institute of TechnologyACD44 immunoreactivity in the double mutant villi epithelium (arrows), suggesting oncogenic stemness in the 7-day double mutant (DM) villin= 3.Bleft panel: Schema for

Updated on:August 18,2026

Cancer researchers present advances and emerging treatments

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer researchers highlighted several treatment breakthroughs during their annual summit in Chicago that concluded Tuesday, including preliminary but encouraging dat

Updated on: August 16,2026

Cancer researchers present advances and emerging treatments

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer researchers highlighted several treatment breakthroughs during their annual summit in Chicago that concluded Tuesday, including preliminary but encouraging dat

Updated on:August 16,2026

Serious infection risks linked to targeted cancer therapies

by Carly Murphy,University of California, IrvineCredit: Thirdman from PexelsA major real-world study by University of California, Irvine pharmacy researchers has found serious blood-related side effec

Updated on: August 20,2026

Serious infection risks linked to targeted cancer therapies

by Carly Murphy,University of California, IrvineCredit: Thirdman from PexelsA major real-world study by University of California, Irvine pharmacy researchers has found serious blood-related side effec

Updated on:August 20,2026

Short-term fasting could boost chemo response in ovarian cancer, study suggests

A simple change in meal timing may help improve outcomes for women with the most common and aggressive form of ovarian cancer, a newstudysuggests.The findings were presented at a meeting of the Americ

Updated on: August 18,2026

Short-term fasting could boost chemo response in ovarian cancer, study suggests

A simple change in meal timing may help improve outcomes for women with the most common and aggressive form of ovarian cancer, a newstudysuggests.The findings were presented at a meeting of the Americ

Updated on:August 18,2026