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New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade ahead

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade ahead

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade aheadbyInstitute of Cancer ResearchStudy design. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade ahead

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade aheadbyInstitute of Cancer ResearchStudy design. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/
Two new studies show how bacteria could help tumors progress and resist treatment

Two new studies show how bacteria could help tumors progress and resist treatment

byFred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo new studies from researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle reveal how bacteria infiltrate tumors and could be h

Two new studies show how bacteria could help tumors progress and resist treatment

byFred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo new studies from researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle reveal how bacteria infiltrate tumors and could be h
Less than half of pregnant women get the flu shot: New data from UPMC Children's might change that

Less than half of pregnant women get the flu shot: New data from UPMC Children's might change that

by Abby Mackey, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJohn Williams knows the risks associated with riding motorcycles, but they don't deter him. Neither do warnings from physic

Less than half of pregnant women get the flu shot: New data from UPMC Children's might change that

by Abby Mackey, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJohn Williams knows the risks associated with riding motorcycles, but they don't deter him. Neither do warnings from physic
Key discovery advances fight to reduce breast cancer recurrence

Key discovery advances fight to reduce breast cancer recurrence

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolLoss of Gα13 in ER+ breast cancer cells leads to increased cell growth and tumour development, suggesting that Gα13 may suppress tumours in this subtype of cancer. Credi

Key discovery advances fight to reduce breast cancer recurrence

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolLoss of Gα13 in ER+ breast cancer cells leads to increased cell growth and tumour development, suggesting that Gα13 may suppress tumours in this subtype of cancer. Credi
Long-term study reveals more genetic mutations associated with aggressive prostate cancer

Long-term study reveals more genetic mutations associated with aggressive prostate cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchXenograft model of prostate cancer. Credit: National Institutes of Health, 2015Scientists have added to the list of inherited genetic mutations known to increase th

Long-term study reveals more genetic mutations associated with aggressive prostate cancer

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchXenograft model of prostate cancer. Credit: National Institutes of Health, 2015Scientists have added to the list of inherited genetic mutations known to increase th
How the environment is silently shaping cancer risk: Data helps untangle links between pollution and cancer

How the environment is silently shaping cancer risk: Data helps untangle links between pollution and cancer

by Niyati Jain,University of ChicagoDifferential expression of gene pathways in BCC (in blue) compared to healthy skin tissue (in red) by PTCH1 mutational status. BCC tissues with no non-synonym

How the environment is silently shaping cancer risk: Data helps untangle links between pollution and cancer

by Niyati Jain,University of ChicagoDifferential expression of gene pathways in BCC (in blue) compared to healthy skin tissue (in red) by PTCH1 mutational status. BCC tissues with no non-synonym
Massive drug search uncovers infinitesimal molecule that kills cancers while sparing immune cells

Massive drug search uncovers infinitesimal molecule that kills cancers while sparing immune cells

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressN6F11 suppresses the growth of human PDAC. (A) PANC1 cells were pretreated with DMSO or N6F11 (5 µM) for 12 hours. (B) MiaPACA2 cells were pretreated with DMSO or N6F1

Massive drug search uncovers infinitesimal molecule that kills cancers while sparing immune cells

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressN6F11 suppresses the growth of human PDAC. (A) PANC1 cells were pretreated with DMSO or N6F11 (5 µM) for 12 hours. (B) MiaPACA2 cells were pretreated with DMSO or N6F1
Combining neurologic and blood pressure drugs reduces breast tumor development in mice

Combining neurologic and blood pressure drugs reduces breast tumor development in mice

byGeorgetown University Medical CenterCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAdding a medication used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines to a blood

Combining neurologic and blood pressure drugs reduces breast tumor development in mice

byGeorgetown University Medical CenterCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthAdding a medication used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines to a blood
Colorectal cancer gene implicated in broad range of solid tumors

Colorectal cancer gene implicated in broad range of solid tumors

by Amy Mone, Valerie Mehl,Johns Hopkins UniversityMUTYH-altered samples. (A) CONSORT diagram showing grouping of samples. Samples with somatic MUTYH alterations including pathogenic short varian

Colorectal cancer gene implicated in broad range of solid tumors

by Amy Mone, Valerie Mehl,Johns Hopkins UniversityMUTYH-altered samples. (A) CONSORT diagram showing grouping of samples. Samples with somatic MUTYH alterations including pathogenic short varian
Falling PSA levels found to predict longer survival in prostate cancer patients at high risk of metastases

Falling PSA levels found to predict longer survival in prostate cancer patients at high risk of metastases

byWolters Kluwer HealthTwelve-month landmark analysis of overall survival (OS) by prostate-specific antigen (PSA) decline subgroup for enzalutamide-treated men. Data cutoff: October 15, 2019. Cr

Falling PSA levels found to predict longer survival in prostate cancer patients at high risk of metastases

byWolters Kluwer HealthTwelve-month landmark analysis of overall survival (OS) by prostate-specific antigen (PSA) decline subgroup for enzalutamide-treated men. Data cutoff: October 15, 2019. Cr
Boosting immunotherapy in non-responsive cancer cells

Boosting immunotherapy in non-responsive cancer cells

by Surabhi Chandra,Indian Institute of ScienceAvik Chattopadhyay working in the lab. Credit: Nikita RamtekeCancer immunotherapy primes a patient's immune system to better find and destroy ca

Boosting immunotherapy in non-responsive cancer cells

by Surabhi Chandra,Indian Institute of ScienceAvik Chattopadhyay working in the lab. Credit: Nikita RamtekeCancer immunotherapy primes a patient's immune system to better find and destroy ca
Researchers confirm links between aggressive prostate cancer and hereditary breast cancer

Researchers confirm links between aggressive prostate cancer and hereditary breast cancer

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreDavid Olmos and Elena Castro, from the CNIO Prostate Cancer Clinical Research Unit. Credit: CNIOAggressive prostate cancer, one of the leading causes

Researchers confirm links between aggressive prostate cancer and hereditary breast cancer

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreDavid Olmos and Elena Castro, from the CNIO Prostate Cancer Clinical Research Unit. Credit: CNIOAggressive prostate cancer, one of the leading causes