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Colorectal cancer cells killed by assassin antibody, team finds

Colorectal cancer cells killed by assassin antibody, team finds

by University of SaskatchewanCredit: University of SaskatchewanColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in North America and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, aft

Colorectal cancer cells killed by assassin antibody, team finds

by University of SaskatchewanCredit: University of SaskatchewanColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in North America and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, aft
Selective nodal radiation may be a more effective approach in cancer treatment

Selective nodal radiation may be a more effective approach in cancer treatment

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusENI ablates the immune response to combined radiation and immunotherapy. A Schematic of the experimental design for gross tumor irradiation with or without elective n

Selective nodal radiation may be a more effective approach in cancer treatment

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusENI ablates the immune response to combined radiation and immunotherapy. A Schematic of the experimental design for gross tumor irradiation with or without elective n
Study identifies enzyme that helps tumors evade the immune system

Study identifies enzyme that helps tumors evade the immune system

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityNorthwestern Medicine scientists in the Sonabend laboratory have identified an enzyme which aids tumors in evading the immune system. Credit: Northwestern

Study identifies enzyme that helps tumors evade the immune system

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityNorthwestern Medicine scientists in the Sonabend laboratory have identified an enzyme which aids tumors in evading the immune system. Credit: Northwestern
Researchers combine CRISPR gene-editing technology with drug discovery to understand why cancer treatment works

Researchers combine CRISPR gene-editing technology with drug discovery to understand why cancer treatment works

by Caitlin Mcdermott-Murphy,Harvard UniversityCancerous cells (dark purple) start to spread in a patient's bone marrow. Mutated genes often spark rampant AML cancer growth. Credit: The Armed

Researchers combine CRISPR gene-editing technology with drug discovery to understand why cancer treatment works

by Caitlin Mcdermott-Murphy,Harvard UniversityCancerous cells (dark purple) start to spread in a patient's bone marrow. Mutated genes often spark rampant AML cancer growth. Credit: The Armed
New CAR T-cell therapy research shows potential in solid tumors

New CAR T-cell therapy research shows potential in solid tumors

by Peter MacCallum Cancer CenterCredit: Peter MacCallum Cancer CenterPeter Mac researchers have developed a new approach to chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy which has proven effective in

New CAR T-cell therapy research shows potential in solid tumors

by Peter MacCallum Cancer CenterCredit: Peter MacCallum Cancer CenterPeter Mac researchers have developed a new approach to chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy which has proven effective in
How tumors mutate their way out of a crisis—and become drug resistant in the process

How tumors mutate their way out of a crisis—and become drug resistant in the process

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceHuman lung cancer cells under the microscope, before (left) and after (right) treatment with an anticancer drug, which causes DNA breaks (green) in the cell nuclei

How tumors mutate their way out of a crisis—and become drug resistant in the process

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceHuman lung cancer cells under the microscope, before (left) and after (right) treatment with an anticancer drug, which causes DNA breaks (green) in the cell nuclei
How tumors suppress the development of metastases

How tumors suppress the development of metastases

byGerman Cancer Research CenterCredit:Journal of Experimental Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1084/jem.20202595Why do metastases often only appear after the original tumor has been surgicall

How tumors suppress the development of metastases

byGerman Cancer Research CenterCredit:Journal of Experimental Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1084/jem.20202595Why do metastases often only appear after the original tumor has been surgicall
Study finds association between TB infection and increased risk of various cancers

Study finds association between TB infection and increased risk of various cancers

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population-wide observational study to be presented at this year'sEuropean Congress of

Study finds association between TB infection and increased risk of various cancers

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population-wide observational study to be presented at this year'sEuropean Congress of
Chemo toxicity: A common gene test could save hundreds of lives each year

Chemo toxicity: A common gene test could save hundreds of lives each year

by Arthur Allen, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne January morning in 2021, Carol Rosen took a standard treatment for metastatic breast cancer. Three gruesome weeks later, she died

Chemo toxicity: A common gene test could save hundreds of lives each year

by Arthur Allen, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne January morning in 2021, Carol Rosen took a standard treatment for metastatic breast cancer. Three gruesome weeks later, she died
Researchers develop method for separating tissue types in tumor samples

Researchers develop method for separating tissue types in tumor samples

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineHematopoietic precursor cells: promyelocyte in the center, two metamyelocytes next to it and band cells from a bone marrow aspirat

Researchers develop method for separating tissue types in tumor samples

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineHematopoietic precursor cells: promyelocyte in the center, two metamyelocytes next to it and band cells from a bone marrow aspirat
Study identifies molecular basis of resistance to one of the main treatments for multiple myeloma

Study identifies molecular basis of resistance to one of the main treatments for multiple myeloma

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMultiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells, the blood cells involved in the production of antibo

Study identifies molecular basis of resistance to one of the main treatments for multiple myeloma

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMultiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells, the blood cells involved in the production of antibo
Study increases understanding of what makes multiple recurrent meningiomas the most aggressive form of brain tumor

Study increases understanding of what makes multiple recurrent meningiomas the most aggressive form of brain tumor

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineWES reveals a greater burden of chromosomal losses in MRMs. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adn4419Researchers at B

Study increases understanding of what makes multiple recurrent meningiomas the most aggressive form of brain tumor

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineWES reveals a greater burden of chromosomal losses in MRMs. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adn4419Researchers at B