COVID-19 pandemic halted breast cancer screenings for many, finds study

by Andrew J. Yawn,Tulane UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted routine medical checks for many.A new study from Tulane University has found th

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COVID-19 pandemic halted breast cancer screenings for many, finds study

by Andrew J. Yawn,Tulane UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted routine medical checks for many.A new study from Tulane University has found th

Updated on:January 23,2024 19

Pancreatic cancer tumor map uncovers notable differences between primary and metastatic disease

by Candace Gwaltney,Indiana UniversityIdentification of pancreatic cancer architecture. Credit:Nature Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01914-4Indiana University Melvin and Bre

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Pancreatic cancer tumor map uncovers notable differences between primary and metastatic disease

by Candace Gwaltney,Indiana UniversityIdentification of pancreatic cancer architecture. Credit:Nature Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01914-4Indiana University Melvin and Bre

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Researchers combine CRISPR gene-editing technology with drug discovery to understand why cancer treatment works

by Caitlin Mcdermott-Murphy,Harvard UniversityCancerous cells (dark purple) start to spread in a patient's bone marrow. Mutated genes often spark rampant AML cancer growth. Credit: The Armed

Updated on: June 15,2024 6

Researchers combine CRISPR gene-editing technology with drug discovery to understand why cancer treatment works

by Caitlin Mcdermott-Murphy,Harvard UniversityCancerous cells (dark purple) start to spread in a patient's bone marrow. Mutated genes often spark rampant AML cancer growth. Credit: The Armed

Updated on:June 15,2024 6

A way to prevent pancreatic cancer from spreading post-surgery?

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryOn the left is a section of a pancreatic cancer patient's primary tumor, with cancer cells (red) and CK19, a marker of proliferation (green), evident. On the r

Updated on: May 05,2024 11

A way to prevent pancreatic cancer from spreading post-surgery?

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryOn the left is a section of a pancreatic cancer patient's primary tumor, with cancer cells (red) and CK19, a marker of proliferation (green), evident. On the r

Updated on:May 05,2024 11

Obesity-linked cancers on the rise in young adults

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA sharp increase in obesity-linked cancers among young adults in the United States could foreshadow a reversal in the overall decline in cancer mortality, researchers warned M

Updated on: May 07,2024 11

Obesity-linked cancers on the rise in young adults

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA sharp increase in obesity-linked cancers among young adults in the United States could foreshadow a reversal in the overall decline in cancer mortality, researchers warned M

Updated on:May 07,2024 11

'RethiNKing' which immune cells are the best weapon against lung cancer

by Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteAustralian researchers have identified 'natural killer' cells as an important component of anti-tumour immunity to lung cancer.Image: sections of lung co

Updated on: April 01,2024 11

'RethiNKing' which immune cells are the best weapon against lung cancer

by Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteAustralian researchers have identified 'natural killer' cells as an important component of anti-tumour immunity to lung cancer.Image: sections of lung co

Updated on:April 01,2024 11

Researchers find protein that mediates formation of HER2-driven breast cancer

by Katie Pence,University of Cincinnati Academic Health CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have identified for the first time that the

Updated on: June 22,2024 8

Researchers find protein that mediates formation of HER2-driven breast cancer

by Katie Pence,University of Cincinnati Academic Health CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have identified for the first time that the

Updated on:June 22,2024 8

A new approach to targeting tumors and tracking their spread

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHThe spread of malignant cells from an original tumor to other parts of the body, known as metastasis, is

Updated on: May 20,2024 3

A new approach to targeting tumors and tracking their spread

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHThe spread of malignant cells from an original tumor to other parts of the body, known as metastasis, is

Updated on:May 20,2024 3

Brain boost: Can a coach help elders at risk for Alzheimer's?

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs more medications move towards federal approval for Alzheimer's disease, a new study led by researchers at UC San

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Brain boost: Can a coach help elders at risk for Alzheimer's?

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs more medications move towards federal approval for Alzheimer's disease, a new study led by researchers at UC San

Updated on:April 18,2024 14

Researchers find tissue environment plays important role in tumor formation

by Kathleen Haughney,Florida State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of Florida State University researchers used a simple tumor model to show the importance of tissue microenvironment i

Updated on: March 12,2024 15

Researchers find tissue environment plays important role in tumor formation

by Kathleen Haughney,Florida State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of Florida State University researchers used a simple tumor model to show the importance of tissue microenvironment i

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Study overturns dogma of cancer metabolism theory

by University of California, Los AngelesImage shows squamous cell skin cancer tumors with lactate production (a byproduct of glucose consumption) in purple. The tumor with lactate production bloc

Updated on: June 01,2024 4

Study overturns dogma of cancer metabolism theory

by University of California, Los AngelesImage shows squamous cell skin cancer tumors with lactate production (a byproduct of glucose consumption) in purple. The tumor with lactate production bloc

Updated on:June 01,2024 4

Oncoprotein activity increases prostate cancer progression, finds study

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityMYC activation in neoplastic cells reprograms the prostate TME. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51450-2Investigat

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Oncoprotein activity increases prostate cancer progression, finds study

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityMYC activation in neoplastic cells reprograms the prostate TME. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51450-2Investigat

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