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Novel genetic signature that can predict some kinds of breast cancer is identified

Novel genetic signature that can predict some kinds of breast cancer is identified

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPBlood vessels from the retina of a mouse with retinopathy, normal and pathological vessels stained green and red respectively. Credit: Ricardo GiordanoResearchers

Novel genetic signature that can predict some kinds of breast cancer is identified

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPBlood vessels from the retina of a mouse with retinopathy, normal and pathological vessels stained green and red respectively. Credit: Ricardo GiordanoResearchers
Blood test biopsy for kids with brain tumors is simple, safe way to see if treatment is working

Blood test biopsy for kids with brain tumors is simple, safe way to see if treatment is working

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoA new blood test for children with brain tumors offers a safer approach than surgical biopsies and may allow doctors to measure the effectiveness of trea

Blood test biopsy for kids with brain tumors is simple, safe way to see if treatment is working

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoA new blood test for children with brain tumors offers a safer approach than surgical biopsies and may allow doctors to measure the effectiveness of trea
Scientists describe how iron helps drive tumor development in colorectal cancer

Scientists describe how iron helps drive tumor development in colorectal cancer

by Michael Haederle,University of New MexicoTFRC is increased in human CRC and is positively correlated with the CTNNB1 protein expression. Detection of TFRC expression in human normal (n = 5–8)

Scientists describe how iron helps drive tumor development in colorectal cancer

by Michael Haederle,University of New MexicoTFRC is increased in human CRC and is positively correlated with the CTNNB1 protein expression. Detection of TFRC expression in human normal (n = 5–8)
A top-down study of isogenic human non-metastatic and metastatic colorectal cancer cell lines

A top-down study of isogenic human non-metastatic and metastatic colorectal cancer cell lines

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSchematic of the experimental design. (A) Schematic design of the TDP study of metastatic (SW620) and nonmetastatic (SW480) CRC cells using CZE-ESI-MS/MS and LC-CZE-ESI-MS

A top-down study of isogenic human non-metastatic and metastatic colorectal cancer cell lines

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSchematic of the experimental design. (A) Schematic design of the TDP study of metastatic (SW620) and nonmetastatic (SW480) CRC cells using CZE-ESI-MS/MS and LC-CZE-ESI-MS
Reprogramming cancer cells into immune defenders

Reprogramming cancer cells into immune defenders

by Tove Smeds,Lund UniversityDolly the sheep determined Filipe Pereira’s future career. The choice was between becoming an architect or a scientist, when one of the world’s most extreme examples

Reprogramming cancer cells into immune defenders

by Tove Smeds,Lund UniversityDolly the sheep determined Filipe Pereira’s future career. The choice was between becoming an architect or a scientist, when one of the world’s most extreme examples
Uncovering how air pollution causes lung cancer

Uncovering how air pollution causes lung cancer

byCORDISCredit: AI-generated imageCigarette smoking is the No. 1 risk factor for lung cancer. Exposure to second-hand smoke can also increase the risk of lung cancer. This is what scientists hav

Uncovering how air pollution causes lung cancer

byCORDISCredit: AI-generated imageCigarette smoking is the No. 1 risk factor for lung cancer. Exposure to second-hand smoke can also increase the risk of lung cancer. This is what scientists hav
Scientists identify link between mitochondria and pancreatic cancer risk

Scientists identify link between mitochondria and pancreatic cancer risk

byThe Wistar InstituteDifferential expression of a Mic60-low gene signature in cancer. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273520The mitochondria is a key energy-produc

Scientists identify link between mitochondria and pancreatic cancer risk

byThe Wistar InstituteDifferential expression of a Mic60-low gene signature in cancer. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273520The mitochondria is a key energy-produc
Risk of cervical cancer found to be twice as high in women with mental illness

Risk of cervical cancer found to be twice as high in women with mental illness

byKarolinska InstitutetHighgrade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease can progre

Risk of cervical cancer found to be twice as high in women with mental illness

byKarolinska InstitutetHighgrade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease can progre
Loss of function in key Y-chromosome genes increases cancer risk in men

Loss of function in key Y-chromosome genes increases cancer risk in men

by Carol Pozo,Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that men are more susceptible to cancer than women; however, the reason for this differenc

Loss of function in key Y-chromosome genes increases cancer risk in men

by Carol Pozo,Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that men are more susceptible to cancer than women; however, the reason for this differenc
Colorectal cancer initiation and progression: the role of low oxygen

Colorectal cancer initiation and progression: the role of low oxygen

byUniversity of LuxembourgScientists from the University of Luxembourg together with researchers from the Integrated Biobank of Luxembourg (IBBL) and the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) hav

Colorectal cancer initiation and progression: the role of low oxygen

byUniversity of LuxembourgScientists from the University of Luxembourg together with researchers from the Integrated Biobank of Luxembourg (IBBL) and the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) hav
Why breast cancer survivors don't take their medication, and what can be done about it

Why breast cancer survivors don't take their medication, and what can be done about it

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor roughly 80% of breast cancer survivors, treatment doesn't end with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy

Why breast cancer survivors don't take their medication, and what can be done about it

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor roughly 80% of breast cancer survivors, treatment doesn't end with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy
Cancer mortality rates correlate to geography as well as known behavioral risk factors

Cancer mortality rates correlate to geography as well as known behavioral risk factors

byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Case Western Reserve University have found that risk factors historically linked to cancer mortality vary region

Cancer mortality rates correlate to geography as well as known behavioral risk factors

byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Case Western Reserve University have found that risk factors historically linked to cancer mortality vary region