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Study hints at how cancer immunotherapy can be safer

Study hints at how cancer immunotherapy can be safer

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment of many forms of cancer by unleashing the immune system response against tumor

Study hints at how cancer immunotherapy can be safer

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCancer immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment of many forms of cancer by unleashing the immune system response against tumor
Neutrophil PAD4: How does it function in cancer beyond promoting NETosis?

Neutrophil PAD4: How does it function in cancer beyond promoting NETosis?

by Impact Journals LLCMechanisms involved in regulation of tumor progression by neutrophil PAD4. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28369A new editorial paper titled "N

Neutrophil PAD4: How does it function in cancer beyond promoting NETosis?

by Impact Journals LLCMechanisms involved in regulation of tumor progression by neutrophil PAD4. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28369A new editorial paper titled "N
Restoring the gut biome after antibiotics could lead to better outcomes for ovarian cancer patients

Restoring the gut biome after antibiotics could lead to better outcomes for ovarian cancer patients

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntibiotics routinely used in ovarian cancer care indiscriminately kill gut bacteria, leading to faster cancer progression and lower survival r

Restoring the gut biome after antibiotics could lead to better outcomes for ovarian cancer patients

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntibiotics routinely used in ovarian cancer care indiscriminately kill gut bacteria, leading to faster cancer progression and lower survival r
Blood cancers: Expert explains what you need to know

Blood cancers: Expert explains what you need to know

by Robin FosterBlood cancer is not a diagnosis anyone wants to receive, but understanding the different types of this disease and how best to catch them early is essential, one expert says.First, bloo

Blood cancers: Expert explains what you need to know

by Robin FosterBlood cancer is not a diagnosis anyone wants to receive, but understanding the different types of this disease and how best to catch them early is essential, one expert says.First, bloo
Liquid biopsy predicts early disease progression, potential survival in patients with advanced breast cancer

Liquid biopsy predicts early disease progression, potential survival in patients with advanced breast cancer

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA novel, automated liquid biopsy test in development by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center can be used to predict e

Liquid biopsy predicts early disease progression, potential survival in patients with advanced breast cancer

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA novel, automated liquid biopsy test in development by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center can be used to predict e
Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models

Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models

by UTSouthwestern Medical Center6TdG induces double stranded breaks and apoptosis in mouse tumors. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44861-8A molecule

Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models

by UTSouthwestern Medical Center6TdG induces double stranded breaks and apoptosis in mouse tumors. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44861-8A molecule
New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

by Larry Frum,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe introduction of everolimus with carboplatin treatment induces DNA damage in tumor cells and kills them. Credit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

by Larry Frum,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe introduction of everolimus with carboplatin treatment induces DNA damage in tumor cells and kills them. Credit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel
Promising new treatment for deadly pediatric tumors

Promising new treatment for deadly pediatric tumors

by Konstanze Adam, Wilhelm Sander-StiftungA simplified schematic of the DNA damage repair pathways. Below there is the curves showing cell viability in response to the ATR inhibitors (AZD6738 and BAY

Promising new treatment for deadly pediatric tumors

by Konstanze Adam, Wilhelm Sander-StiftungA simplified schematic of the DNA damage repair pathways. Below there is the curves showing cell viability in response to the ATR inhibitors (AZD6738 and BAY
Largest-ever atlas of normal breast cells brings unprecedented insights into mammary biology

Largest-ever atlas of normal breast cells brings unprecedented insights into mammary biology

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer, University of California, Irvine

Largest-ever atlas of normal breast cells brings unprecedented insights into mammary biology

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer, University of California, Irvine
New insights into liver cancer using organoids

New insights into liver cancer using organoids

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyA culture of mini livers. Credit: Benedetta Artegiani / Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncologyScientists of the Princess Máxima Center for pediat

New insights into liver cancer using organoids

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyA culture of mini livers. Credit: Benedetta Artegiani / Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncologyScientists of the Princess Máxima Center for pediat
Expanding LDCT eligibility guidelines would increase number of women and Blacks who benefit from screening

Expanding LDCT eligibility guidelines would increase number of women and Blacks who benefit from screening

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainExpanding the eligibility criteria for low-dose CT (LDCT) screening for lung cancer can increase the number of women a

Expanding LDCT eligibility guidelines would increase number of women and Blacks who benefit from screening

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainExpanding the eligibility criteria for low-dose CT (LDCT) screening for lung cancer can increase the number of women a
Study explains how 'zombie' cancer cells revive themselves

Study explains how 'zombie' cancer cells revive themselves

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Genomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2023.100293Mutating cells can prevent the spread of cancer by flipping themselve

Study explains how 'zombie' cancer cells revive themselves

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Genomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2023.100293Mutating cells can prevent the spread of cancer by flipping themselve