Discovery of new mechanism explains how ovarian cancer disables immune cells

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeThis confocal micrograph shows two proteins,TAGLN2 (green) and FABP5 (red), are found together (yellow) on the surfaces of T cells, enabling the cells to pick up l

Updated on: November 11,2024

Discovery of new mechanism explains how ovarian cancer disables immune cells

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeThis confocal micrograph shows two proteins,TAGLN2 (green) and FABP5 (red), are found together (yellow) on the surfaces of T cells, enabling the cells to pick up l

Updated on:November 11,2024

Researchers identify new gene mutation in familial thyroid cancers

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Penn State College of Medicine identified a new gene mutation that may cause a type of familial thyroid cancer. Dr. Darri

Updated on: June 04,2024

Researchers identify new gene mutation in familial thyroid cancers

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Penn State College of Medicine identified a new gene mutation that may cause a type of familial thyroid cancer. Dr. Darri

Updated on:June 04,2024

Second primary malignancy risk increased after cutaneous B-cell lymphoma

by Elana GotkinePatients with primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas (PCBCLs) have an increased risk for second primary malignancies (SPMs), according to a studypublishedonline March 19 in the

Updated on: April 06,2024

Second primary malignancy risk increased after cutaneous B-cell lymphoma

by Elana GotkinePatients with primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas (PCBCLs) have an increased risk for second primary malignancies (SPMs), according to a studypublishedonline March 19 in the

Updated on:April 06,2024

Researchers help identify mechanisms by which multiple myeloma escapes targeted immunotherapy

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDRese

Updated on: February 20,2024

Researchers help identify mechanisms by which multiple myeloma escapes targeted immunotherapy

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDRese

Updated on:February 20,2024

Technique for tracking resistant cancer cells could lead to new treatments for relapsing breast cancer patients

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCambridge scientists have managed to identify and kill those breast cancer cells that evade standard treatments in a study in mice. The

Updated on: January 22,2024

Technique for tracking resistant cancer cells could lead to new treatments for relapsing breast cancer patients

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCambridge scientists have managed to identify and kill those breast cancer cells that evade standard treatments in a study in mice. The

Updated on:January 22,2024

Researchers find a potential therapeutic target to prevent dissemination of cancer cells in the central nervous system

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuro-Oncology Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdad048A new study led by Cláudia C. Faria, researcher in the lab of João Ta

Updated on: February 23,2024

Researchers find a potential therapeutic target to prevent dissemination of cancer cells in the central nervous system

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuro-Oncology Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdad048A new study led by Cláudia C. Faria, researcher in the lab of João Ta

Updated on:February 23,2024

Gut bacteria engineered to act as tumor GPS for immunotherapies

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteBacteria displaying hDR18 enhance anti-tumor responses of MSLN-CAR NK cells. Credit:Nature Biotechnology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41587-024-02418-6Immunothe

Updated on: October 10,2024

Gut bacteria engineered to act as tumor GPS for immunotherapies

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteBacteria displaying hDR18 enhance anti-tumor responses of MSLN-CAR NK cells. Credit:Nature Biotechnology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41587-024-02418-6Immunothe

Updated on:October 10,2024

Metastatic cancer gorges on fructose in the liver

by Duke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBiomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that metastatic cancer cells can reprogram their metabolism to thrive in new organs. Specifica

Updated on: April 01,2024

Metastatic cancer gorges on fructose in the liver

by Duke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBiomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that metastatic cancer cells can reprogram their metabolism to thrive in new organs. Specifica

Updated on:April 01,2024

Patients with some forms of aggressive esophageal cancers may benefit from treatment targeting how cells self-regulate

byCase Western Reserve UniversityVery high magnification micrograph of eosinophilic esophagitis, also eosinophilic oesophagitis. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Research led by Case Western Reserv

Updated on: January 02,2024

Patients with some forms of aggressive esophageal cancers may benefit from treatment targeting how cells self-regulate

byCase Western Reserve UniversityVery high magnification micrograph of eosinophilic esophagitis, also eosinophilic oesophagitis. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Research led by Case Western Reserv

Updated on:January 02,2024

New bioinformatics tool to identify chromosomal alterations in tumor cells

by University of BarcelonaRepresentative output image generated by QATS in which two toroidal nuclei (in magenta) and four micronuclei (in green) were identified. Credit:Bioinformatics&nbsp

Updated on: March 30,2024

New bioinformatics tool to identify chromosomal alterations in tumor cells

by University of BarcelonaRepresentative output image generated by QATS in which two toroidal nuclei (in magenta) and four micronuclei (in green) were identified. Credit:Bioinformatics&nbsp

Updated on:March 30,2024

Study suggests possible way to 'Smac' cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn animals, a process of programmed cell death called apoptosis ensures cells die when they should. An opposing force, governed by

Updated on: January 30,2024

Study suggests possible way to 'Smac' cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn animals, a process of programmed cell death called apoptosis ensures cells die when they should. An opposing force, governed by

Updated on:January 30,2024

Researchers develop alcohol intervention for women attending breast screening appointments

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonash University, Turning Point and the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) have developed a successful alcohol intervention f

Updated on: February 03,2024

Researchers develop alcohol intervention for women attending breast screening appointments

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonash University, Turning Point and the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) have developed a successful alcohol intervention f

Updated on:February 03,2024