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Treating a rare genetic disorder that causes colon cancer in children

Treating a rare genetic disorder that causes colon cancer in children

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonUniversity of Houston pharmaceutical scientist Ming Hu is developing a drug that will recycle and stay inside the area it is targeting. Credit: University

Treating a rare genetic disorder that causes colon cancer in children

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonUniversity of Houston pharmaceutical scientist Ming Hu is developing a drug that will recycle and stay inside the area it is targeting. Credit: University
HPV DNA identified in oral cavity of 6.2 percent of teen girls

HPV DNA identified in oral cavity of 6.2 percent of teen girls

(HealthDay)—Human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA is detected in the oral cavities of about 6.2 percent of sexually active female adolescents, according to a study published online Oct. 25 inJAMA Netwo

HPV DNA identified in oral cavity of 6.2 percent of teen girls

(HealthDay)—Human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA is detected in the oral cavities of about 6.2 percent of sexually active female adolescents, according to a study published online Oct. 25 inJAMA Netwo
Lymph node-like structures may trigger the demise of cancer tumors

Lymph node-like structures may trigger the demise of cancer tumors

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTertiary lymphoid structure. Credit: Daniel ShuA newly described stage of a lymph node-like structure seen in liver tumors after presurgical immunoth

Lymph node-like structures may trigger the demise of cancer tumors

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTertiary lymphoid structure. Credit: Daniel ShuA newly described stage of a lymph node-like structure seen in liver tumors after presurgical immunoth
Clinical trial finds combination hormone therapy delivers superior prostate cancer treatment

Clinical trial finds combination hormone therapy delivers superior prostate cancer treatment

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCombining testosterone-blocking drugs in patients with prostate cancer relapse prevents the spread of cancer better tha

Clinical trial finds combination hormone therapy delivers superior prostate cancer treatment

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCombining testosterone-blocking drugs in patients with prostate cancer relapse prevents the spread of cancer better tha
Researchers describe a mechanism inducing self-killing of cancer cells

Researchers describe a mechanism inducing self-killing of cancer cells

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Professor Kim (left) and lead author Lee. Credit: The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Researchers have d

Researchers describe a mechanism inducing self-killing of cancer cells

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Professor Kim (left) and lead author Lee. Credit: The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Researchers have d
Exploring CAR T-cell therapy for aggressive follicular lymphoma

Exploring CAR T-cell therapy for aggressive follicular lymphoma

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityORR by best overall response per IRC assessment. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02986-9CAR T-cell therapy is an effecti

Exploring CAR T-cell therapy for aggressive follicular lymphoma

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityORR by best overall response per IRC assessment. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02986-9CAR T-cell therapy is an effecti
Study: Innovative pancreatic cancer treatment may rev up immune system

Study: Innovative pancreatic cancer treatment may rev up immune system

by University of Rochester Medical CenterImmune cells (orange) and blood vessels (green) inside a tumor. Credit: University of Rochester Medical CenterA University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Inst

Study: Innovative pancreatic cancer treatment may rev up immune system

by University of Rochester Medical CenterImmune cells (orange) and blood vessels (green) inside a tumor. Credit: University of Rochester Medical CenterA University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Inst
One protein is key to the spread of lung cancer: New study finds a way to stop it

One protein is key to the spread of lung cancer: New study finds a way to stop it

by Tulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Tulane University has uncovered a previously unknown molecular pathway that could be instrumental to halting lung cancer in its

One protein is key to the spread of lung cancer: New study finds a way to stop it

by Tulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Tulane University has uncovered a previously unknown molecular pathway that could be instrumental to halting lung cancer in its
Study shows novel agent can overcome immune dysfunction in cancer

Study shows novel agent can overcome immune dysfunction in cancer

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterVSSP restores myeloid cell frequencies following leukopenia. C57BL/6 mice were injected with CY (200 mg/kg body weight, i.p.) and with two consecutive daily

Study shows novel agent can overcome immune dysfunction in cancer

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterVSSP restores myeloid cell frequencies following leukopenia. C57BL/6 mice were injected with CY (200 mg/kg body weight, i.p.) and with two consecutive daily
Here's proof that bowel cancer screening reduces deaths

Here's proof that bowel cancer screening reduces deaths

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research led by the University of South Australia shows just how effective bowel cancer screening is in helping to reduce the number o

Here's proof that bowel cancer screening reduces deaths

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research led by the University of South Australia shows just how effective bowel cancer screening is in helping to reduce the number o
Expert discusses the deeper complexities of cancer

Expert discusses the deeper complexities of cancer

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeeta Mehta studies cancer not simply as masses of cells but as structured organs with multiple cell types that communicate with each other and i

Expert discusses the deeper complexities of cancer

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeeta Mehta studies cancer not simply as masses of cells but as structured organs with multiple cell types that communicate with each other and i
National cancer control efforts should address the system, not its individual parts, says new report

National cancer control efforts should address the system, not its individual parts, says new report

by National Academy of SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurrent cancer control efforts in the United States typically are fragmented and uncoordinated, but taking a systems approach to establish

National cancer control efforts should address the system, not its individual parts, says new report

by National Academy of SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurrent cancer control efforts in the United States typically are fragmented and uncoordinated, but taking a systems approach to establish