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Peripheral blood haplo-SCT feasible for leukemia patients 70 years and older

Peripheral blood haplo-SCT feasible for leukemia patients 70 years and older

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)/myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) aged 70 years and older, haploidentical stem cell transplantation (Haplo-SCT) using a nonmyeloablative co

Peripheral blood haplo-SCT feasible for leukemia patients 70 years and older

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)/myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) aged 70 years and older, haploidentical stem cell transplantation (Haplo-SCT) using a nonmyeloablative co
Unveiling the non-canonical functions of EZH2 in prostate cancer

Unveiling the non-canonical functions of EZH2 in prostate cancer

by Impact Journals LLCProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryA new editorial paper was published inOncotargettitled "Unveiling the non-canonical functions of EZH2 in prostate

Unveiling the non-canonical functions of EZH2 in prostate cancer

by Impact Journals LLCProstate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image GalleryA new editorial paper was published inOncotargettitled "Unveiling the non-canonical functions of EZH2 in prostate
As another obesity-fighting drug takes center stage, a nutrition expert discusses weight loss

As another obesity-fighting drug takes center stage, a nutrition expert discusses weight loss

by Mandy Conrad,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf the buzz surrounding a medication could elevate it to celebrity status, thenZepboundis reaching Taylor Swift rank

As another obesity-fighting drug takes center stage, a nutrition expert discusses weight loss

by Mandy Conrad,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf the buzz surrounding a medication could elevate it to celebrity status, thenZepboundis reaching Taylor Swift rank
Scientists discover metabolic feature that allows melanoma cells to spread

Scientists discover metabolic feature that allows melanoma cells to spread

by Katie Regan,UT Southwestern Medical CenterResearchers involved in the study include (from left) Drs. Brandon Faubert, Alpaslan Tasdogan, Sean Morrison, and Ralph DeBerardinis. Credit: UTSWRes

Scientists discover metabolic feature that allows melanoma cells to spread

by Katie Regan,UT Southwestern Medical CenterResearchers involved in the study include (from left) Drs. Brandon Faubert, Alpaslan Tasdogan, Sean Morrison, and Ralph DeBerardinis. Credit: UTSWRes
Gene loss enhances metastasis and cancer progression

Gene loss enhances metastasis and cancer progression

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityAn in vivo genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 KO screen identifying CTC-promoting genetic factors. (A) Experimental design of the genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 KO screen

Gene loss enhances metastasis and cancer progression

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityAn in vivo genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 KO screen identifying CTC-promoting genetic factors. (A) Experimental design of the genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 KO screen
Top medical groups, hospitals urge better access to lung cancer screening

Top medical groups, hospitals urge better access to lung cancer screening

by Cara MurezScreening tests routinely catch cases of breast and colon cancer early, but a screening test for lung cancer is sorely underused in high-risk people and that needs to change, more than 50

Top medical groups, hospitals urge better access to lung cancer screening

by Cara MurezScreening tests routinely catch cases of breast and colon cancer early, but a screening test for lung cancer is sorely underused in high-risk people and that needs to change, more than 50
Metabolic adaptation ensures survival of colon cancer cells

Metabolic adaptation ensures survival of colon cancer cells

byGerman Cancer Research CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainColon cancer cells deficient in p53, one of the most important control proteins in cell growth, activate a particular metabolic pathway to

Metabolic adaptation ensures survival of colon cancer cells

byGerman Cancer Research CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainColon cancer cells deficient in p53, one of the most important control proteins in cell growth, activate a particular metabolic pathway to
New therapeutic strategy for chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer

New therapeutic strategy for chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer

byThe Wistar InstituteDr. Rugang Zhang. Credit: The Wistar InstituteA study from The Wistar Institute demonstrated that NAMPT, an enzyme critical for NAD+ biosynthesis, mediates selection of ste

New therapeutic strategy for chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer

byThe Wistar InstituteDr. Rugang Zhang. Credit: The Wistar InstituteA study from The Wistar Institute demonstrated that NAMPT, an enzyme critical for NAD+ biosynthesis, mediates selection of ste
Experimental blood test improves early detection of pancreatic cancer

Experimental blood test improves early detection of pancreatic cancer

byVan Andel Research InstitutePancreatic tissue with the biomarker CA199.STRA in yellow. Credit: Haab Lab, Van Andel InstituteAn experimental blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer mor

Experimental blood test improves early detection of pancreatic cancer

byVan Andel Research InstitutePancreatic tissue with the biomarker CA199.STRA in yellow. Credit: Haab Lab, Van Andel InstituteAn experimental blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer mor
Lung cancer study finds new target for treatment resistance after EGFR inhibitors

Lung cancer study finds new target for treatment resistance after EGFR inhibitors

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified CD70 as being highly expressed

Lung cancer study finds new target for treatment resistance after EGFR inhibitors

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified CD70 as being highly expressed
'Masked' cancer drug sneaks through body to deliver anti-tumor treatment with fewer side effects

'Masked' cancer drug sneaks through body to deliver anti-tumor treatment with fewer side effects

by University of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany cancer treatments are notoriously savage on the body; they attack healthy cells at the same time as tumor cells, causing a plethora of side e

'Masked' cancer drug sneaks through body to deliver anti-tumor treatment with fewer side effects

by University of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany cancer treatments are notoriously savage on the body; they attack healthy cells at the same time as tumor cells, causing a plethora of side e