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Enhanced cancer immunotherapies through cytokine-labeled T cells

Enhanced cancer immunotherapies through cytokine-labeled T cells

by Benjamin Boettner,Harvard UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe recent years have seen a wave of adoptive cell therapies (ACTs), a type of immunotherapy in which T cells (T cell transfer the

Enhanced cancer immunotherapies through cytokine-labeled T cells

by Benjamin Boettner,Harvard UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe recent years have seen a wave of adoptive cell therapies (ACTs), a type of immunotherapy in which T cells (T cell transfer the
Report explores the role alcohol plays in new cancer cases

Report explores the role alcohol plays in new cancer cases

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA little bit of alcohol was once thought to be good for you. However, as scientific research advances, we're gaining a cl

Report explores the role alcohol plays in new cancer cases

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA little bit of alcohol was once thought to be good for you. However, as scientific research advances, we're gaining a cl
Researchers develop novel approach for predicting resistance against cancer therapy

Researchers develop novel approach for predicting resistance against cancer therapy

by National University of SingaporeMultispectral microscopy with quantitative immunofluorescence is a state-of-the-art technology that can detect oncogenes simultaneously, allowing for the identi

Researchers develop novel approach for predicting resistance against cancer therapy

by National University of SingaporeMultispectral microscopy with quantitative immunofluorescence is a state-of-the-art technology that can detect oncogenes simultaneously, allowing for the identi
New, rare type of small cell lung cancer identified

New, rare type of small cell lung cancer identified

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterOn the left, four pathology images from a patient with atypical small cell lung cancer show hallmarks of carcinoid cancer in the lungs (thorax

New, rare type of small cell lung cancer identified

by Ian Demsky,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterOn the left, four pathology images from a patient with atypical small cell lung cancer show hallmarks of carcinoid cancer in the lungs (thorax
Cell fate choice during adult regeneration is highly disorganized, study finds

Cell fate choice during adult regeneration is highly disorganized, study finds

by Nicole Davis,Whitehead Institute for Biomedical ResearchMERFISH labeling of major tissue classes in a thin sagittal section. Cartoon represents spatial location of depicted region. Scale bar,

Cell fate choice during adult regeneration is highly disorganized, study finds

by Nicole Davis,Whitehead Institute for Biomedical ResearchMERFISH labeling of major tissue classes in a thin sagittal section. Cartoon represents spatial location of depicted region. Scale bar,
Researchers publish consensus statement on patient selection and appropriate use of Lu-177 PSMA-617 radionuclide therapy

Researchers publish consensus statement on patient selection and appropriate use of Lu-177 PSMA-617 radionuclide therapy

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryThe Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has issued a new consensus statement t

Researchers publish consensus statement on patient selection and appropriate use of Lu-177 PSMA-617 radionuclide therapy

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryThe Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has issued a new consensus statement t
New single-cell study provides novel insights into gastric cancer

New single-cell study provides novel insights into gastric cancer

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.06.005A new study led by researchers at The University of Te

New single-cell study provides novel insights into gastric cancer

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.06.005A new study led by researchers at The University of Te
Wear and tear from lifelong stress can increase cancer mortality

Wear and tear from lifelong stress can increase cancer mortality

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Justin X. Moore. Credit: Mike Holahan, Augusta UniversityThe wear and tear on the body from chronic and lifelong stress can also lead to an

Wear and tear from lifelong stress can increase cancer mortality

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Justin X. Moore. Credit: Mike Holahan, Augusta UniversityThe wear and tear on the body from chronic and lifelong stress can also lead to an
Experts explain treatment options for a common cancer complication

Experts explain treatment options for a common cancer complication

byThe Endocrine SocietyOsteoclast formation, activity, and pharmacologic inhibition. (A) Osteoclasts develop from osteoclast precursor cells when receptor activator of nuclear factor κ B (RANK)

Experts explain treatment options for a common cancer complication

byThe Endocrine SocietyOsteoclast formation, activity, and pharmacologic inhibition. (A) Osteoclasts develop from osteoclast precursor cells when receptor activator of nuclear factor κ B (RANK)
Experts call for a targeted approach to cancer prevention

Experts call for a targeted approach to cancer prevention

by University of StirlingCredit: CC0 Public DomainPolicymakers around the world should consider introducing more targeted early interventions in a bid to tackle cancer, according to experts at th

Experts call for a targeted approach to cancer prevention

by University of StirlingCredit: CC0 Public DomainPolicymakers around the world should consider introducing more targeted early interventions in a bid to tackle cancer, according to experts at th
New therapy strengthens the immune system's counterattack on skin cancer

New therapy strengthens the immune system's counterattack on skin cancer

by Peter Aagaard Brixen, DTU (Technical University of Denmark)Stained electron micrograph of a T cell. Scientists have shown in laboratory experiments that they are able to create a large number of th

New therapy strengthens the immune system's counterattack on skin cancer

by Peter Aagaard Brixen, DTU (Technical University of Denmark)Stained electron micrograph of a T cell. Scientists have shown in laboratory experiments that they are able to create a large number of th
New study shows polymersomes' potential in cancer immunotherapy

New study shows polymersomes' potential in cancer immunotherapy

byEindhoven University of TechnologySchematic overview of the study. Credit:Nature Nanotechnology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41565-024-01727-wWithin an international collaboration of 30 sc

New study shows polymersomes' potential in cancer immunotherapy

byEindhoven University of TechnologySchematic overview of the study. Credit:Nature Nanotechnology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41565-024-01727-wWithin an international collaboration of 30 sc