A myeloma-targeting monoclonal antibody offers new hope for treating multiple myeloma

A myeloma-targeting monoclonal antibody offers new hope for treating multiple myeloma

by Osaka UniversitySummary of the research. Credit: Naoki HosenMultiple myeloma (MM) is a largely incurable cancer of plasma cells with an extremely poor prognosis. However, investigators from Ja

A myeloma-targeting monoclonal antibody offers new hope for treating multiple myeloma

by Osaka UniversitySummary of the research. Credit: Naoki HosenMultiple myeloma (MM) is a largely incurable cancer of plasma cells with an extremely poor prognosis. However, investigators from Ja
A new way to help the immune system fight back against cancer

A new way to help the immune system fight back against cancer

by Kaine Korzekwa,University of Wisconsin-MadisonImmune cells, which look like small, clear circles, next to a small red sphere of neuroblastoma (cancer) cells. When researchers add an anti-neur

A new way to help the immune system fight back against cancer

by Kaine Korzekwa,University of Wisconsin-MadisonImmune cells, which look like small, clear circles, next to a small red sphere of neuroblastoma (cancer) cells. When researchers add an anti-neur
New study reveals how epithelial cells in the body naturally eliminate 'precancerous' ones

New study reveals how epithelial cells in the body naturally eliminate 'precancerous' ones

by Waseda UniversityWaseda University researchers identify the underlying mechanism behind the extrusion of precancerous cells by epithelial cells, a mechanism that prevents the formation of canc

New study reveals how epithelial cells in the body naturally eliminate 'precancerous' ones

by Waseda UniversityWaseda University researchers identify the underlying mechanism behind the extrusion of precancerous cells by epithelial cells, a mechanism that prevents the formation of canc
T cell behavior determines which tumors respond to treatment

T cell behavior determines which tumors respond to treatment

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainImmunotherapy unleashes the power of the immune system to fight cancer. However, for some patients, immunotherapy doesn't work, and ne

T cell behavior determines which tumors respond to treatment

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainImmunotherapy unleashes the power of the immune system to fight cancer. However, for some patients, immunotherapy doesn't work, and ne
Right-sided colon cancer patients have poorer survival than those with left-sided disease

Right-sided colon cancer patients have poorer survival than those with left-sided disease

by American College of SurgeonsKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHORLANDO (July 23, 2018): Patients with colorectal cancer tumors on the right side may have poorer five-year surviv

Right-sided colon cancer patients have poorer survival than those with left-sided disease

by American College of SurgeonsKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHORLANDO (July 23, 2018): Patients with colorectal cancer tumors on the right side may have poorer five-year surviv
Predicting cancer patient response to drugs that block DNA repair

Predicting cancer patient response to drugs that block DNA repair

by University of New South WalesCredit:Pharmacological Research(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2023.106927Researchers have identified genetic tests that predict which cancer patients may

Predicting cancer patient response to drugs that block DNA repair

by University of New South WalesCredit:Pharmacological Research(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2023.106927Researchers have identified genetic tests that predict which cancer patients may
One test to diagnose them all: Researchers exploit cancers' unique DNA signature

One test to diagnose them all: Researchers exploit cancers' unique DNA signature

by Abu Sina, Laura G. Carrascosa And Matt Trau,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageResearchers have developed a test that could be used to diagnose all cancers. It is based on a unique DNA

One test to diagnose them all: Researchers exploit cancers' unique DNA signature

by Abu Sina, Laura G. Carrascosa And Matt Trau,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageResearchers have developed a test that could be used to diagnose all cancers. It is based on a unique DNA
Targeted treatment could prevent spread of pancreatic cancer, heart damage

Targeted treatment could prevent spread of pancreatic cancer, heart damage

by Katie Pence,University of Cincinnati Academic Health CenterPancreatic cancer cells, under a microscope. Credit: University of CincinnatiResearchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Colleg

Targeted treatment could prevent spread of pancreatic cancer, heart damage

by Katie Pence,University of Cincinnati Academic Health CenterPancreatic cancer cells, under a microscope. Credit: University of CincinnatiResearchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Colleg
Promising new pancreatic cancer treatment moves forward

Promising new pancreatic cancer treatment moves forward

by Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven among cancers, pancreatic cancer is an especially sinister form of disease. The one-year survival rate is extremely low, and treatment progres

Promising new pancreatic cancer treatment moves forward

by Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven among cancers, pancreatic cancer is an especially sinister form of disease. The one-year survival rate is extremely low, and treatment progres
Immune response to HIV virus linked to cancer mutations

Immune response to HIV virus linked to cancer mutations

by Federica Giannelli,University of SaskatchewanMadison Adolph and Linda Chelico (left) uncovered how enzymes in the immune system may “go rogue” and cause cancer. Credit: David Stobbe"Our

Immune response to HIV virus linked to cancer mutations

by Federica Giannelli,University of SaskatchewanMadison Adolph and Linda Chelico (left) uncovered how enzymes in the immune system may “go rogue” and cause cancer. Credit: David Stobbe"Our