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3-D scaffold map to help the search for new cancer treatments

3-D scaffold map to help the search for new cancer treatments

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchScientists have solved the 3-D structure of molecular scaffold SgK223, which is known to play a critical role in the development and spread o

3-D scaffold map to help the search for new cancer treatments

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchScientists have solved the 3-D structure of molecular scaffold SgK223, which is known to play a critical role in the development and spread o
Research team identifies a potential strategy in fight against brain cancer

Research team identifies a potential strategy in fight against brain cancer

by Virginia TechA microscope image of brain cancer cells, a glioma tumor type known as anaplastic astrocytoma. Credit: Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists with the Virginia Tech Carilion Research I

Research team identifies a potential strategy in fight against brain cancer

by Virginia TechA microscope image of brain cancer cells, a glioma tumor type known as anaplastic astrocytoma. Credit: Wikimedia/ CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists with the Virginia Tech Carilion Research I
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
The long-term financial toll of breast cancer

The long-term financial toll of breast cancer

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainThe financial fallout from breast can

The long-term financial toll of breast cancer

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainThe financial fallout from breast can
A promising discovery in the fight against incurable cancers

A promising discovery in the fight against incurable cancers

by Katherine Moss,University of KentT cells induce galectin-9 secretion in human cancer cells derived from solid malignant tumors and keratinocytes. (A) Human cancer cells derived from solid mal

A promising discovery in the fight against incurable cancers

by Katherine Moss,University of KentT cells induce galectin-9 secretion in human cancer cells derived from solid malignant tumors and keratinocytes. (A) Human cancer cells derived from solid mal
New study shows Black cancer survivors face increased mortality from heart disease

New study shows Black cancer survivors face increased mortality from heart disease

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: American Cancer SocietyA new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that Black cancer survivors in the United States experience a high

New study shows Black cancer survivors face increased mortality from heart disease

byAmerican Cancer SocietyCredit: American Cancer SocietyA new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that Black cancer survivors in the United States experience a high
Fungal association with tumors may predict worse outcomes

Fungal association with tumors may predict worse outcomes

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeColonies of Candida tropicalis. Credit: Jennifer Conrad and the Iliev labThe presence of some fungal species in tumors predicts—and may even help drive—worse cance

Fungal association with tumors may predict worse outcomes

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeColonies of Candida tropicalis. Credit: Jennifer Conrad and the Iliev labThe presence of some fungal species in tumors predicts—and may even help drive—worse cance
Beating by overheating: A new strategy to combat cancer

Beating by overheating: A new strategy to combat cancer

byNetherlands Cancer InstituteOne could compare cancer cells subjected to the paradoxial approach in this study to the engine of a racing car: if you crank up the RPM and then turn off the cooli

Beating by overheating: A new strategy to combat cancer

byNetherlands Cancer InstituteOne could compare cancer cells subjected to the paradoxial approach in this study to the engine of a racing car: if you crank up the RPM and then turn off the cooli
Neutralizing the side effects of epidermal growth factor inhibitor drugs

Neutralizing the side effects of epidermal growth factor inhibitor drugs

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressIdentifying compounds that block anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies binding to EGFR. (A) Illustration of the process used to identify lead compounds. "Hit" mol

Neutralizing the side effects of epidermal growth factor inhibitor drugs

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressIdentifying compounds that block anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies binding to EGFR. (A) Illustration of the process used to identify lead compounds. "Hit" mol
Stopping cancer from recruiting immune system double agents

Stopping cancer from recruiting immune system double agents

by Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Rush University Medical CenterCancerous tumors trick myeloid cells, an important part of the immune system, into perceiving them as a damaged part of the

Stopping cancer from recruiting immune system double agents

by Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Rush University Medical CenterCancerous tumors trick myeloid cells, an important part of the immune system, into perceiving them as a damaged part of the
Newly identified personalized immunotherapy combination treats an aggressive form of advanced prostate cancer

Newly identified personalized immunotherapy combination treats an aggressive form of advanced prostate cancer

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImmunotherapies have been successful in treating many cancer conditions; however, not much success has yet been achieved i

Newly identified personalized immunotherapy combination treats an aggressive form of advanced prostate cancer

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImmunotherapies have been successful in treating many cancer conditions; however, not much success has yet been achieved i