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New alveolar soft-part sarcoma chip can mimic the microenvironment during angiogenesis

New alveolar soft-part sarcoma chip can mimic the microenvironment during angiogenesis

by Kyoto UniversityAngiogenic microenvironment of alveolar soft-part sarcoma (ASPS) in a microfluidic chip. Credit: KyotoU/Ryuji YokokawaCancer, the second leading cause of death worldwide, is mo

New alveolar soft-part sarcoma chip can mimic the microenvironment during angiogenesis

by Kyoto UniversityAngiogenic microenvironment of alveolar soft-part sarcoma (ASPS) in a microfluidic chip. Credit: KyotoU/Ryuji YokokawaCancer, the second leading cause of death worldwide, is mo
Cancer cell repopulation after therapy: Study explores the mechanism

Cancer cell repopulation after therapy: Study explores the mechanism

by Impact Journals LLCPresumed models of tumor cell repopulation after escaping chemoradiation. Credit: 2023 Prakash and TelleriaThe past two decades have brought great progress in the treatment of ca

Cancer cell repopulation after therapy: Study explores the mechanism

by Impact Journals LLCPresumed models of tumor cell repopulation after escaping chemoradiation. Credit: 2023 Prakash and TelleriaThe past two decades have brought great progress in the treatment of ca
Carcinogens found at Montana nuclear missile sites as reports of hundreds of cancers surface

Carcinogens found at Montana nuclear missile sites as reports of hundreds of cancers surface

by Tara CoppIn this image provided by the U.S. Air Force, Airman 1st Class Jackson Ligon, left, and Senior Airman Jonathan Marinaccio, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron technicians connect a re-entry

Carcinogens found at Montana nuclear missile sites as reports of hundreds of cancers surface

by Tara CoppIn this image provided by the U.S. Air Force, Airman 1st Class Jackson Ligon, left, and Senior Airman Jonathan Marinaccio, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron technicians connect a re-entry
Researchers use a new approach to hit an 'undruggable' target

Researchers use a new approach to hit an 'undruggable' target

by University of MichiganGraphical abstract. Credit:Nature Chemical Biology(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41589-022-01248-4The protein STAT5 has long been an appealing target against cancer, b

Researchers use a new approach to hit an 'undruggable' target

by University of MichiganGraphical abstract. Credit:Nature Chemical Biology(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41589-022-01248-4The protein STAT5 has long been an appealing target against cancer, b
Study: New imaging technique in animal study gives insight to popular supplement's potential role in cancer progression

Study: New imaging technique in animal study gives insight to popular supplement's potential role in cancer progression

by Eric Stann,University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile previous studies have linked commercial dietary supplements like nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, to

Study: New imaging technique in animal study gives insight to popular supplement's potential role in cancer progression

by Eric Stann,University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile previous studies have linked commercial dietary supplements like nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, to
New study reveals anti-cancer properties in Kencur ginger

New study reveals anti-cancer properties in Kencur ginger

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityJamu – an Indonesian drink prepared from Kencur ginger. Credit: Akiko Kojima, Osaka Metropolitan UniversityYou may know it as an aromatic spice to add flavor to yo

New study reveals anti-cancer properties in Kencur ginger

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityJamu – an Indonesian drink prepared from Kencur ginger. Credit: Akiko Kojima, Osaka Metropolitan UniversityYou may know it as an aromatic spice to add flavor to yo
Breast cancer test could guide treatment for more aggressive subtype

Breast cancer test could guide treatment for more aggressive subtype

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchKi67 changes from baseline to surgery stratified by intrinsic subtype at baseline within a. Treated and b. Controls. Abbreviations: HER2-E, HER2-Enriched Subtype; L

Breast cancer test could guide treatment for more aggressive subtype

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchKi67 changes from baseline to surgery stratified by intrinsic subtype at baseline within a. Treated and b. Controls. Abbreviations: HER2-E, HER2-Enriched Subtype; L
Therapeutic and diagnostic functions of one antibody for pancreatic cancer

Therapeutic and diagnostic functions of one antibody for pancreatic cancer

by Osaka UniversityFig.1: DKK1–CKAP4 signaling and application of the anti-CKAP4 antibody. DKK1 and CKAP4 are overexpressed in cancer cells and the PI3 kinase–AKT pathway is activated, promoting

Therapeutic and diagnostic functions of one antibody for pancreatic cancer

by Osaka UniversityFig.1: DKK1–CKAP4 signaling and application of the anti-CKAP4 antibody. DKK1 and CKAP4 are overexpressed in cancer cells and the PI3 kinase–AKT pathway is activated, promoting
Lethal brain tumour shields itself from immune attack

Lethal brain tumour shields itself from immune attack

by Hayley Jarvis,Brunel UniversityGBM cells can be highly invasive in the brain, or fast growing while being localised. Credit: Dr SK Singh, Gottingen Medical Centre, GermanyOne of the deadliest

Lethal brain tumour shields itself from immune attack

by Hayley Jarvis,Brunel UniversityGBM cells can be highly invasive in the brain, or fast growing while being localised. Credit: Dr SK Singh, Gottingen Medical Centre, GermanyOne of the deadliest
Immunotherapy plus an investigational cancer drug improves anti-tumor effects

Immunotherapy plus an investigational cancer drug improves anti-tumor effects

by Duke University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn investigational therapy for solid tumors could be especially effective when combined with immunotherapy to target a specific k

Immunotherapy plus an investigational cancer drug improves anti-tumor effects

by Duke University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn investigational therapy for solid tumors could be especially effective when combined with immunotherapy to target a specific k
Branched-chain amino acids regulate the development and progression of cancer

Branched-chain amino acids regulate the development and progression of cancer

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeFigure 1. Credit: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeResearchers at A*STAR's Singapore Bioimaging

Branched-chain amino acids regulate the development and progression of cancer

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeFigure 1. Credit: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeResearchers at A*STAR's Singapore Bioimaging
Are 3-D mammograms really better? US puts scans to the test

Are 3-D mammograms really better? US puts scans to the test

by Lauran NeergaardIn this Nov. 21, 2017 photo provided by the Montefiore Health System, Dr. Tova Koenigsberg at The Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care in New York shows an example of a tradit

Are 3-D mammograms really better? US puts scans to the test

by Lauran NeergaardIn this Nov. 21, 2017 photo provided by the Montefiore Health System, Dr. Tova Koenigsberg at The Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care in New York shows an example of a tradit