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Two genomic studies could yield more effective, less toxic immunotherapies

Two genomic studies could yield more effective, less toxic immunotherapies

by Institut CurieTE-Exon splicing junctions can help differentiate tumors from healthy tissue. Credit: Verge Scientific Communications / Antonela Merlotti / Marianne Burbage / Benjamin SadaccaMnemo Th

Two genomic studies could yield more effective, less toxic immunotherapies

by Institut CurieTE-Exon splicing junctions can help differentiate tumors from healthy tissue. Credit: Verge Scientific Communications / Antonela Merlotti / Marianne Burbage / Benjamin SadaccaMnemo Th
Neutrophil PAD4: How does it function in cancer beyond promoting NETosis?

Neutrophil PAD4: How does it function in cancer beyond promoting NETosis?

by Impact Journals LLCMechanisms involved in regulation of tumor progression by neutrophil PAD4. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28369A new editorial paper titled "N

Neutrophil PAD4: How does it function in cancer beyond promoting NETosis?

by Impact Journals LLCMechanisms involved in regulation of tumor progression by neutrophil PAD4. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28369A new editorial paper titled "N
Genetically modified herpes virus delivers one-two punch against advanced cancers

Genetically modified herpes virus delivers one-two punch against advanced cancers

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCarcinoma of salivary gland. Credit: Nephron, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsA new genetically engineered virus has delivered a one-two punch against advanced c

Genetically modified herpes virus delivers one-two punch against advanced cancers

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCarcinoma of salivary gland. Credit: Nephron, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsA new genetically engineered virus has delivered a one-two punch against advanced c
Researchers identify the standard for gallbladder cancer surgery

Researchers identify the standard for gallbladder cancer surgery

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit:Annals of Surgical Oncology(2023). DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-13531-2The quality of surgery can drastically influence both short- and long-t

Researchers identify the standard for gallbladder cancer surgery

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit:Annals of Surgical Oncology(2023). DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-13531-2The quality of surgery can drastically influence both short- and long-t
AAFP still recommends CRC screening from age 50 to 75

AAFP still recommends CRC screening from age 50 to 75

(HealthDay)—In accordance with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) does not intend to change its recommendations for colorectal cancer sc

AAFP still recommends CRC screening from age 50 to 75

(HealthDay)—In accordance with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) does not intend to change its recommendations for colorectal cancer sc
New CAR T-cell strategy highly effective against small cell lung cancer in preclinical study

New CAR T-cell strategy highly effective against small cell lung cancer in preclinical study

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new approach to chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy has shown great promise against small cell lung cancer (S

New CAR T-cell strategy highly effective against small cell lung cancer in preclinical study

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new approach to chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy has shown great promise against small cell lung cancer (S
Research shows that lymph node sampling during kidney tumor surgery is safe

Research shows that lymph node sampling during kidney tumor surgery is safe

by Rachel Sauer,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA longstanding approach to surgeries for children with kidney tumors has been an abundance of caution.While a growing b

Research shows that lymph node sampling during kidney tumor surgery is safe

by Rachel Sauer,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA longstanding approach to surgeries for children with kidney tumors has been an abundance of caution.While a growing b
AI model predicts breast cancer risk without racial bias, researchers report

AI model predicts breast cancer risk without racial bias, researchers report

by Radiological Society of North AmericaAbnormal mammogram. Credit: RSNAA deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) model that was developed using only mammogram image biomarkers has accurately

AI model predicts breast cancer risk without racial bias, researchers report

by Radiological Society of North AmericaAbnormal mammogram. Credit: RSNAA deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) model that was developed using only mammogram image biomarkers has accurately
New insights into liver cancer using organoids

New insights into liver cancer using organoids

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyA culture of mini livers. Credit: Benedetta Artegiani / Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncologyScientists of the Princess Máxima Center for pediat

New insights into liver cancer using organoids

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyA culture of mini livers. Credit: Benedetta Artegiani / Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncologyScientists of the Princess Máxima Center for pediat
How a bereaved mom is helping researchers improve palliative care

How a bereaved mom is helping researchers improve palliative care

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterJamila Hassan participated in research about end-of-life care for children after losing her son Omar to cancer in 2012. Credit: Courtesy of the

How a bereaved mom is helping researchers improve palliative care

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterJamila Hassan participated in research about end-of-life care for children after losing her son Omar to cancer in 2012. Credit: Courtesy of the
Investigating racial differences in multiple myeloma

Investigating racial differences in multiple myeloma

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGenome-wide profiling of 5hmC from cfDNA derived from EA and AA patients with MM and its precursors. Genome-wide 5hmC was profiled in patient-derived pla

Investigating racial differences in multiple myeloma

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGenome-wide profiling of 5hmC from cfDNA derived from EA and AA patients with MM and its precursors. Genome-wide 5hmC was profiled in patient-derived pla
Selective nodal radiation may be a more effective approach in cancer treatment

Selective nodal radiation may be a more effective approach in cancer treatment

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusENI ablates the immune response to combined radiation and immunotherapy. A Schematic of the experimental design for gross tumor irradiation with or without elective n

Selective nodal radiation may be a more effective approach in cancer treatment

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusENI ablates the immune response to combined radiation and immunotherapy. A Schematic of the experimental design for gross tumor irradiation with or without elective n