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Researchers trial tiny new microscope to detect breast cancer

Researchers trial tiny new microscope to detect breast cancer

by Caroline Brogan,Imperial College LondonMicroscope imaging of invasive breast cancer cells. Credit: Credit: Vyas et al. © Imperial College LondonAn Imperial-developed tiny microscope that can

Researchers trial tiny new microscope to detect breast cancer

by Caroline Brogan,Imperial College LondonMicroscope imaging of invasive breast cancer cells. Credit: Credit: Vyas et al. © Imperial College LondonAn Imperial-developed tiny microscope that can
Study finds non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment also targets related forms of lymphoma

Study finds non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment also targets related forms of lymphoma

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchHelicobacter-infected Nlrc5mø-KOmice develop precursor lesions to gastric B-cell MALT lymphoma. Representative H&E-stained sections of gastric tis

Study finds non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment also targets related forms of lymphoma

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchHelicobacter-infected Nlrc5mø-KOmice develop precursor lesions to gastric B-cell MALT lymphoma. Representative H&E-stained sections of gastric tis
Does weight loss surgery affect colorectal cancer risk?

Does weight loss surgery affect colorectal cancer risk?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough colorectal cancer is associated with obesity, it is unclear if weight loss surgery impacts the incidence of these tumors. Results from a new study publis

Does weight loss surgery affect colorectal cancer risk?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough colorectal cancer is associated with obesity, it is unclear if weight loss surgery impacts the incidence of these tumors. Results from a new study publis
Assessing clinical implementation of past standards for interpretation and reporting of sequence variants in cancer

Assessing clinical implementation of past standards for interpretation and reporting of sequence variants in cancer

by Association for Molecular PathologyAMP/ASCO/CAP Somatic Variants Guideline Implementation Survey—Selected Results. Panel A: Q1: Have you implemented the AMP/ASCO/CAP somatic variant classification

Assessing clinical implementation of past standards for interpretation and reporting of sequence variants in cancer

by Association for Molecular PathologyAMP/ASCO/CAP Somatic Variants Guideline Implementation Survey—Selected Results. Panel A: Q1: Have you implemented the AMP/ASCO/CAP somatic variant classification
Manipulating mitochondrial shape may limit metastatic cancer, study finds

Manipulating mitochondrial shape may limit metastatic cancer, study finds

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterStudy leader Srinivas Malladi, Ph.D., (left) worked with postdoctoral researcher Pravat Kumar Parida, Ph.D., to investigate the changing shape of mitochondria in

Manipulating mitochondrial shape may limit metastatic cancer, study finds

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterStudy leader Srinivas Malladi, Ph.D., (left) worked with postdoctoral researcher Pravat Kumar Parida, Ph.D., to investigate the changing shape of mitochondria in
Scientists create digital twins of cancer patients to predict how well treatments may work

Scientists create digital twins of cancer patients to predict how well treatments may work

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown that they can accurately recreate clinical trials of new treatments using "digital twi

Scientists create digital twins of cancer patients to predict how well treatments may work

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown that they can accurately recreate clinical trials of new treatments using "digital twi
Some skin cancers may start in hair follicles

Some skin cancers may start in hair follicles

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainSome of the most deadly skin cancers may start in stem cells that lend color to hair, and originate in hair follicles rather than in skin layers, a n

Some skin cancers may start in hair follicles

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainSome of the most deadly skin cancers may start in stem cells that lend color to hair, and originate in hair follicles rather than in skin layers, a n
Simultaneous radiation and immunotherapy found to be beneficial for a subset of lung cancer patients

Simultaneous radiation and immunotherapy found to be beneficial for a subset of lung cancer patients

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterAneuploidy and TMB are synergistic predictors of survival following immunotherapy. Credit:Nature Genetics(2022). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-022-01235-4

Simultaneous radiation and immunotherapy found to be beneficial for a subset of lung cancer patients

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterAneuploidy and TMB are synergistic predictors of survival following immunotherapy. Credit:Nature Genetics(2022). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-022-01235-4
Looking for cancer information: Can ChatGPT be counted on?

Looking for cancer information: Can ChatGPT be counted on?

by Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAstudyin theJournal of The National Cancer Institute Cancer Spectrumlooked at chatbots and artificial intelligence

Looking for cancer information: Can ChatGPT be counted on?

by Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAstudyin theJournal of The National Cancer Institute Cancer Spectrumlooked at chatbots and artificial intelligence
New framework for using AI in health care considers medical knowledge, practices, procedures, values

New framework for using AI in health care considers medical knowledge, practices, procedures, values

by Carnegie Mellon UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealth care organizations are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve patient care, but their translation into clini

New framework for using AI in health care considers medical knowledge, practices, procedures, values

by Carnegie Mellon UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealth care organizations are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve patient care, but their translation into clini
Disparities in toxic heavy metal exposures correlated with increased risk of breast cancer among minority populations

Disparities in toxic heavy metal exposures correlated with increased risk of breast cancer among minority populations

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong women in Chicago, African Americans and Hispanics were exposed to higher levels of ambient toxic heavy metals compared wi

Disparities in toxic heavy metal exposures correlated with increased risk of breast cancer among minority populations

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong women in Chicago, African Americans and Hispanics were exposed to higher levels of ambient toxic heavy metals compared wi
Attacking metastatic prostate cancer early with combination treatment approach improves outcomes in preliminary study

Attacking metastatic prostate cancer early with combination treatment approach improves outcomes in preliminary study

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryA team of UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators has shown the combina

Attacking metastatic prostate cancer early with combination treatment approach improves outcomes in preliminary study

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryA team of UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators has shown the combina