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Study sheds light on mechanisms underlying H. pylori-induced gastric cancer

Study sheds light on mechanisms underlying H. pylori-induced gastric cancer

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterThe disruption of Wnt/PCP signaling by the oncoprotein CagA seems to promote gastric carcinogenesis. Credit: Atsushi Takahashi-Kanemitsu, Juntendo Unive

Study sheds light on mechanisms underlying H. pylori-induced gastric cancer

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterThe disruption of Wnt/PCP signaling by the oncoprotein CagA seems to promote gastric carcinogenesis. Credit: Atsushi Takahashi-Kanemitsu, Juntendo Unive
Research reveals mechanism for leukaemia cell growth, prompting new treatment hopes

Research reveals mechanism for leukaemia cell growth, prompting new treatment hopes

by University of SussexGraphic explaining the latest research from the University of Sussex, revealing a mechanism which drives leukaemia cell growth. Credit: University of SussexA mechanism whic

Research reveals mechanism for leukaemia cell growth, prompting new treatment hopes

by University of SussexGraphic explaining the latest research from the University of Sussex, revealing a mechanism which drives leukaemia cell growth. Credit: University of SussexA mechanism whic
One lung cancer drug receives NHS England approval, while another is rejected

One lung cancer drug receives NHS England approval, while another is rejected

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainA targeted drug has been accepted for routine use on the NHS in England for some adults with untreated, advanced lung cancer. But another precision d

One lung cancer drug receives NHS England approval, while another is rejected

by Cancer Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainA targeted drug has been accepted for routine use on the NHS in England for some adults with untreated, advanced lung cancer. But another precision d
US regulators approve 2nd gene therapy for blood cancer

US regulators approve 2nd gene therapy for blood cancer

by Linda A. JohnsonIn this May 2016 file photo provided by Kite Pharma, cell therapy specialists at the company's manufacturing facility in El Segundo, Calif., prepare blood cells from a patient t

US regulators approve 2nd gene therapy for blood cancer

by Linda A. JohnsonIn this May 2016 file photo provided by Kite Pharma, cell therapy specialists at the company's manufacturing facility in El Segundo, Calif., prepare blood cells from a patient t
Treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer with driver mutations

Treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer with driver mutations

by Higher Education PressGraphical abstract. Credit:Frontiers of Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s11684-022-0976-4Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Improved

Treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer with driver mutations

by Higher Education PressGraphical abstract. Credit:Frontiers of Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s11684-022-0976-4Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Improved
Non-invasive device more effective for early detection of lymphedema after breast cancer

Non-invasive device more effective for early detection of lymphedema after breast cancer

byCleveland ClinicCredit: Cleveland ClinicSome breast cancer survivors may experience lymphedema, a condition that causes painful swelling of their arm or hand after undergoing surgery or radiat

Non-invasive device more effective for early detection of lymphedema after breast cancer

byCleveland ClinicCredit: Cleveland ClinicSome breast cancer survivors may experience lymphedema, a condition that causes painful swelling of their arm or hand after undergoing surgery or radiat
Invasive breast cancer risk down for female child cancer survivors

Invasive breast cancer risk down for female child cancer survivors

For childhood cancer survivors, the rates of invasive breast cancer have decreased over time, according to a study published online Oct. 13 inJAMA Oncology.Tara O. Henderson, M.D., M.P.H., from

Invasive breast cancer risk down for female child cancer survivors

For childhood cancer survivors, the rates of invasive breast cancer have decreased over time, according to a study published online Oct. 13 inJAMA Oncology.Tara O. Henderson, M.D., M.P.H., from
New ovarian cancer screening technique shows reduced false negatives compared to CA125 method

New ovarian cancer screening technique shows reduced false negatives compared to CA125 method

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101061Researchers at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking

New ovarian cancer screening technique shows reduced false negatives compared to CA125 method

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101061Researchers at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking
Study finds younger kidney cancer survivors at significant risk for heart problems

Study finds younger kidney cancer survivors at significant risk for heart problems

byVirginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research out of VCU Massey Cancer Center indicates that many adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors are at a si

Study finds younger kidney cancer survivors at significant risk for heart problems

byVirginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research out of VCU Massey Cancer Center indicates that many adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors are at a si
Rethinking the protein inhibitor approach to cancer therapy

Rethinking the protein inhibitor approach to cancer therapy

byStony Brook UniversityTwo-step strategy for repeatable site-specific gene circuit integration.a, Network diagram of regulatory interactions and phenotypic impacts for native and ectopic

Rethinking the protein inhibitor approach to cancer therapy

byStony Brook UniversityTwo-step strategy for repeatable site-specific gene circuit integration.a, Network diagram of regulatory interactions and phenotypic impacts for native and ectopic
'Junk DNA' no more: Investigators develop method of identifying cancers from repeat elements of genetic code

'Junk DNA' no more: Investigators develop method of identifying cancers from repeat elements of genetic code

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineNew method called ARTEMIS uses machine learning to shed light on human genome "dark matter" involved in cancer and other diseases. Credit:

'Junk DNA' no more: Investigators develop method of identifying cancers from repeat elements of genetic code

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineNew method called ARTEMIS uses machine learning to shed light on human genome "dark matter" involved in cancer and other diseases. Credit: