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Biosensor detects brain tumors with less than a drop of blood

Biosensor detects brain tumors with less than a drop of blood

byAmerican Chemical SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Nano(2022). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c04187Despite significant advances, mortality from brain tumors remains high with five-yea

Biosensor detects brain tumors with less than a drop of blood

byAmerican Chemical SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Nano(2022). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c04187Despite significant advances, mortality from brain tumors remains high with five-yea
Colon cancer is increasing in younger Coloradans even as death rate drops for people over 55

Colon cancer is increasing in younger Coloradans even as death rate drops for people over 55

by Meg Wingerter, The Denver PostCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn 2020, the most recent year with data on cancer cases, 452 people under the age of 55 received a colorectal cancer diagnosis in Colo

Colon cancer is increasing in younger Coloradans even as death rate drops for people over 55

by Meg Wingerter, The Denver PostCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn 2020, the most recent year with data on cancer cases, 452 people under the age of 55 received a colorectal cancer diagnosis in Colo
Researchers improve classification of pancreatic cancer to better predict patient outcomes

Researchers improve classification of pancreatic cancer to better predict patient outcomes

by Katie Sullivan,University of TorontoSangeetha Kalimuthu, an assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathobiology at U of T and a gastrointestinal pathologist at UHN, is the co-author o

Researchers improve classification of pancreatic cancer to better predict patient outcomes

by Katie Sullivan,University of TorontoSangeetha Kalimuthu, an assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathobiology at U of T and a gastrointestinal pathologist at UHN, is the co-author o
Research finds unexpected link between chromosomal instability and epigenetic alterations

Research finds unexpected link between chromosomal instability and epigenetic alterations

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterThe two colored dots outside of this breast cancer cell's primary nucleus indicate the presence of micronuclei. A new study investigated h

Research finds unexpected link between chromosomal instability and epigenetic alterations

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterThe two colored dots outside of this breast cancer cell's primary nucleus indicate the presence of micronuclei. A new study investigated h
Software program that looks for the most effective drugs helps to personalize cancer treatments

Software program that looks for the most effective drugs helps to personalize cancer treatments

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreGraphical Abstract. Credit:Nucleic Acids Research(2023). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad412Precision medicine seeks to adapt treatments to the char

Software program that looks for the most effective drugs helps to personalize cancer treatments

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreGraphical Abstract. Credit:Nucleic Acids Research(2023). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad412Precision medicine seeks to adapt treatments to the char
Simple test could lead to more personalized treatment of rare ovarian cancer

Simple test could lead to more personalized treatment of rare ovarian cancer

by University of New South WalesKaplan Meier curves of overall survival of ‘high’, ‘medium’ and ‘low’ tertiles of mRNA expression of THSB2 (left) and TAGLN (right) in MOC (n=185). Credit:Cl

Simple test could lead to more personalized treatment of rare ovarian cancer

by University of New South WalesKaplan Meier curves of overall survival of ‘high’, ‘medium’ and ‘low’ tertiles of mRNA expression of THSB2 (left) and TAGLN (right) in MOC (n=185). Credit:Cl
With vibrator used in cell phones, researchers develop 3D tumor spheroids to screen for anti-cancer drugs

With vibrator used in cell phones, researchers develop 3D tumor spheroids to screen for anti-cancer drugs

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit:Device(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.device.2024.100255Depending on their location, cancer cells within a three-dimensional (3D) tumor structure can have

With vibrator used in cell phones, researchers develop 3D tumor spheroids to screen for anti-cancer drugs

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit:Device(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.device.2024.100255Depending on their location, cancer cells within a three-dimensional (3D) tumor structure can have
Research shows effectiveness of new technique to detect ovarian cancer marker peptides

Research shows effectiveness of new technique to detect ovarian cancer marker peptides

by Brian McNeill,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVCU physics doctoral candidates Mohammed Almahyawi and Thomas W. Rockett demonstrate the setup of their nanopore research that could one day help

Research shows effectiveness of new technique to detect ovarian cancer marker peptides

by Brian McNeill,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVCU physics doctoral candidates Mohammed Almahyawi and Thomas W. Rockett demonstrate the setup of their nanopore research that could one day help
Occupational exposure to solar UVR linked to nonmelanoma skin cancer

Occupational exposure to solar UVR linked to nonmelanoma skin cancer

by Elana GotkineOccupational exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is associated with a substantial burden of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), according to a study published in the November iss

Occupational exposure to solar UVR linked to nonmelanoma skin cancer

by Elana GotkineOccupational exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is associated with a substantial burden of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), according to a study published in the November iss
Team develops test to predict immunotherapy response in kidney cancer

Team develops test to predict immunotherapy response in kidney cancer

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterLeft, illuminated tumor by iPET expressing immunotherapy target, compared to control tumor (right). Credit: UTSWA novel imaging test shows promise for identifying

Team develops test to predict immunotherapy response in kidney cancer

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterLeft, illuminated tumor by iPET expressing immunotherapy target, compared to control tumor (right). Credit: UTSWA novel imaging test shows promise for identifying
Engineering a cancer-fighting virus

Engineering a cancer-fighting virus

by Hokkaido UniversityComparison of cancer cells and normal cells after being infected with the dl355 adenovirus. The top four cell types listed on the left (HeLa, C33A, A549, and H1299) are canc

Engineering a cancer-fighting virus

by Hokkaido UniversityComparison of cancer cells and normal cells after being infected with the dl355 adenovirus. The top four cell types listed on the left (HeLa, C33A, A549, and H1299) are canc
New prostate cancer biomarkers provide hope to millions of men

New prostate cancer biomarkers provide hope to millions of men

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageUniSA researchers have identified three new biomarkers for prostate cancer to help identify and differentiate potentially aggressive case

New prostate cancer biomarkers provide hope to millions of men

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageUniSA researchers have identified three new biomarkers for prostate cancer to help identify and differentiate potentially aggressive case