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Scientists develop a new model for glioblastoma using gene-edited organoids

Scientists develop a new model for glioblastoma using gene-edited organoids

by Salk InstituteOrganoids reveal how a deadly brain cancer grows. From left to right, tumor cells labeled with red fluorescent marker tdTomato spread in a cerebral organoid over a time period of

Scientists develop a new model for glioblastoma using gene-edited organoids

by Salk InstituteOrganoids reveal how a deadly brain cancer grows. From left to right, tumor cells labeled with red fluorescent marker tdTomato spread in a cerebral organoid over a time period of
The hitchhiker's guide to defeating glioblastoma

The hitchhiker's guide to defeating glioblastoma

by Brigham and Women's HospitalGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0In cancer therapeutics research, microRNAs—tiny strings of nucleotides that get churned out inside

The hitchhiker's guide to defeating glioblastoma

by Brigham and Women's HospitalGlioblastoma (histology slide). Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0In cancer therapeutics research, microRNAs—tiny strings of nucleotides that get churned out inside
Drug suppresses spread of breast cancer caused by stem-like cells

Drug suppresses spread of breast cancer caused by stem-like cells

by University of California - San DiegoA rare-stem like tumor cell, which plays a critical role in the spread of breast cancer, is identified with immunostaining for the β3 integrin subunit (blue

Drug suppresses spread of breast cancer caused by stem-like cells

by University of California - San DiegoA rare-stem like tumor cell, which plays a critical role in the spread of breast cancer, is identified with immunostaining for the β3 integrin subunit (blue
70-gene signature impacts treatment decisions in breast CA

70-gene signature impacts treatment decisions in breast CA

(HealthDay)—The 70-gene signature (GS) assay affects treatment decisions among physicians treating patients identified as being at intermediate risk with the 21-gene assay (21-GA), according to a stud

70-gene signature impacts treatment decisions in breast CA

(HealthDay)—The 70-gene signature (GS) assay affects treatment decisions among physicians treating patients identified as being at intermediate risk with the 21-gene assay (21-GA), according to a stud
Gene changes may predict breast cancer relapse, study suggests

Gene changes may predict breast cancer relapse, study suggests

by University of EdinburghMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainScientists have identified genetic changes that may predict the likeliho

Gene changes may predict breast cancer relapse, study suggests

by University of EdinburghMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainScientists have identified genetic changes that may predict the likeliho
Microbiome predicts blood infections in pediatric cancer patients

Microbiome predicts blood infections in pediatric cancer patients

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusBryan Nycz, 3rd-year medical student at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and scientific mentors show association between microbiome and blood infections

Microbiome predicts blood infections in pediatric cancer patients

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusBryan Nycz, 3rd-year medical student at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and scientific mentors show association between microbiome and blood infections
Researchers uncover potential biomarkers of positive response to immunotherapy

Researchers uncover potential biomarkers of positive response to immunotherapy

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesResponse to ICI or MAPKi therapy is associated with increased T cell infiltration and enhanced interferon gamma (IFNγ) pathway activity in th

Researchers uncover potential biomarkers of positive response to immunotherapy

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesResponse to ICI or MAPKi therapy is associated with increased T cell infiltration and enhanced interferon gamma (IFNγ) pathway activity in th
Diabetes drug may prevent liver cancer

Diabetes drug may prevent liver cancer

by Meredith Jackson,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes might help prevent patients from developing liver cancers.In a study published thi

Diabetes drug may prevent liver cancer

by Meredith Jackson,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes might help prevent patients from developing liver cancers.In a study published thi
Pregnancy poses no greater risk to breast cancer survivors

Pregnancy poses no greater risk to breast cancer survivors

by Oxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study published in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that pregnancy does not incur a greater risk of rel

Pregnancy poses no greater risk to breast cancer survivors

by Oxford University PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study published in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteindicates that pregnancy does not incur a greater risk of rel
Vitamin D supplementation likely improves survival of cancers of the digestive tract, says researcher

Vitamin D supplementation likely improves survival of cancers of the digestive tract, says researcher

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor more than 100 years, it has been believed that sunlight and vitamin D deficiency were associated with the risk for man

Vitamin D supplementation likely improves survival of cancers of the digestive tract, says researcher

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor more than 100 years, it has been believed that sunlight and vitamin D deficiency were associated with the risk for man
Researchers identify potential new strategy to prevent side effects from immunotherapy

Researchers identify potential new strategy to prevent side effects from immunotherapy

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests that IL-21, a soluble m

Researchers identify potential new strategy to prevent side effects from immunotherapy

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests that IL-21, a soluble m
Investigating the role of fatty acids in cancer cell survival

Investigating the role of fatty acids in cancer cell survival

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous ep

Investigating the role of fatty acids in cancer cell survival

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumour. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous ep