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Researchers identify enzyme that suppresses immune system in breast cancer

Researchers identify enzyme that suppresses immune system in breast cancer

by Duke University Medical CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by T

Researchers identify enzyme that suppresses immune system in breast cancer

by Duke University Medical CenterThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by T
Researchers identify key metabolic regulators of drug resistance in the fight against pancreatic cancer

Researchers identify key metabolic regulators of drug resistance in the fight against pancreatic cancer

by Rebecca Brierley,University at BuffaloGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular & Cellular Proteomics(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.mcpro.2022.100409Researchers from the University at Buff

Researchers identify key metabolic regulators of drug resistance in the fight against pancreatic cancer

by Rebecca Brierley,University at BuffaloGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular & Cellular Proteomics(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.mcpro.2022.100409Researchers from the University at Buff
Researcher develops advanced lung cancer prediction model

Researcher develops advanced lung cancer prediction model

by Dan Dakin,BrockUniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Brock University epidemiologist has produced a more powerful version of a tool used to predict a person's likelihood of developin

Researcher develops advanced lung cancer prediction model

by Dan Dakin,BrockUniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Brock University epidemiologist has produced a more powerful version of a tool used to predict a person's likelihood of developin
Tumor suppressor gene variants identified as cancer 'double whammy' for leukemia patients

Tumor suppressor gene variants identified as cancer 'double whammy' for leukemia patients

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalJun J. Yang, Ph.D., identified 22 high-risk germline variations associated with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia that increases risk of relapse o

Tumor suppressor gene variants identified as cancer 'double whammy' for leukemia patients

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalJun J. Yang, Ph.D., identified 22 high-risk germline variations associated with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia that increases risk of relapse o
Medicaid expansion in Southern states associated with earlier and more comprehensive breast cancer treatment

Medicaid expansion in Southern states associated with earlier and more comprehensive breast cancer treatment

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in a Southern state that expanded access to Medicaid were more likely to receive tr

Medicaid expansion in Southern states associated with earlier and more comprehensive breast cancer treatment

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in a Southern state that expanded access to Medicaid were more likely to receive tr
A novel network computer model to find co-occurring mutations—researchers improve search for cancer drivers

A novel network computer model to find co-occurring mutations—researchers improve search for cancer drivers

by Tina Hilding,Washington State UniversityNumber of mutations by variant type (A) before filtering and (B) after filtering. (C) Number of genes and their role in cancer. (D) Pie chart showing t

A novel network computer model to find co-occurring mutations—researchers improve search for cancer drivers

by Tina Hilding,Washington State UniversityNumber of mutations by variant type (A) before filtering and (B) after filtering. (C) Number of genes and their role in cancer. (D) Pie chart showing t
Researchers share insights on the evolution of proton radiotherapy

Researchers share insights on the evolution of proton radiotherapy

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a review article published inThe Lancet Oncology, Susu Yan, Ph.D., and Thomas Bortfeld, Ph.D., from the Biophysics Division of MG

Researchers share insights on the evolution of proton radiotherapy

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a review article published inThe Lancet Oncology, Susu Yan, Ph.D., and Thomas Bortfeld, Ph.D., from the Biophysics Division of MG
Oncology researchers raise ethics concerns posed by patient-facing artificial intelligence

Oncology researchers raise ethics concerns posed by patient-facing artificial intelligence

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReady or not, patients with cancer are increasingly likely to find themselves interacting with artificial intelligence technologies

Oncology researchers raise ethics concerns posed by patient-facing artificial intelligence

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReady or not, patients with cancer are increasingly likely to find themselves interacting with artificial intelligence technologies
US requires new info on breast density with all mammograms

US requires new info on breast density with all mammograms

by Matthew PerroneA radiologist uses a magnifying glass to check mammograms for breast cancer in Los Angeles, May 6, 2010. U.S. women getting mammograms will soon receive information about their breas

US requires new info on breast density with all mammograms

by Matthew PerroneA radiologist uses a magnifying glass to check mammograms for breast cancer in Los Angeles, May 6, 2010. U.S. women getting mammograms will soon receive information about their breas
More than half a million breast cancer deaths averted in the US over three decades

More than half a million breast cancer deaths averted in the US over three decades

by WileyMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainLatest U.S. estimates indicate that since 1989, hundreds of thousands of women's lives

More than half a million breast cancer deaths averted in the US over three decades

by WileyMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainLatest U.S. estimates indicate that since 1989, hundreds of thousands of women's lives
Technology holds personalised cancer vaccine breakthrough

Technology holds personalised cancer vaccine breakthrough

by Kate Zischke,University of QueenslandThe attack of a tumour cell made by white blood cells of the patient (lymphocytes) generated by cancer vaccines. Credit: University of QueenslandUniversit

Technology holds personalised cancer vaccine breakthrough

by Kate Zischke,University of QueenslandThe attack of a tumour cell made by white blood cells of the patient (lymphocytes) generated by cancer vaccines. Credit: University of QueenslandUniversit
Healthy gut bacteria can help fight cancer in other parts of the body, researchers find

Healthy gut bacteria can help fight cancer in other parts of the body, researchers find

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterImmune checkpoint therapy (ICT) helps gut microbiota travel from the gut to the lymph nodes where they activate immune cells (dendritic cells and T cells). Ultima

Healthy gut bacteria can help fight cancer in other parts of the body, researchers find

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterImmune checkpoint therapy (ICT) helps gut microbiota travel from the gut to the lymph nodes where they activate immune cells (dendritic cells and T cells). Ultima