Long-hidden 'junk DNA' regions may help explain cancer-linked genome instability

byUniversity of BarcelonaGenomic organization and regulatory biology of SST1/NBL2 macrosatellites. Credit:Trends in Genetics(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.tig.2026.03.004Many repetitive regions of the genome

Updated on: August 20,2026

Long-hidden 'junk DNA' regions may help explain cancer-linked genome instability

byUniversity of BarcelonaGenomic organization and regulatory biology of SST1/NBL2 macrosatellites. Credit:Trends in Genetics(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.tig.2026.03.004Many repetitive regions of the genome

Updated on:August 20,2026

New theranostic approach effectively detects and treats neuroendocrine prostate cancer

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingRET-targeted PET tracer highlights neuroendocrine prostate cancer tumors. Representative PET imaging shows strong tumor uptake of the RET-binding pe

Updated on: July 10,2026

New theranostic approach effectively detects and treats neuroendocrine prostate cancer

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingRET-targeted PET tracer highlights neuroendocrine prostate cancer tumors. Representative PET imaging shows strong tumor uptake of the RET-binding pe

Updated on:July 10,2026

Study shows supervised exercise improves strength, physical performance in patients with advanced breast cancer

by Associação Advanced Breast Cancer Global AllianceWhole body lean mass, which is an indicator of muscle mass, increased in the exercise group, while it decreased in the control group. Credit: Anne M

Updated on: April 01,2026

Study shows supervised exercise improves strength, physical performance in patients with advanced breast cancer

by Associação Advanced Breast Cancer Global AllianceWhole body lean mass, which is an indicator of muscle mass, increased in the exercise group, while it decreased in the control group. Credit: Anne M

Updated on:April 01,2026

Practical recommendations to strengthen cancer microbiome research

byNational University of SingaporeContamination and artifacts obscure true microbial signals in cancer microbiome studies. Credit:Nature Cancer(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s43018-026-01121-6An international t

Updated on: June 04,2026

Practical recommendations to strengthen cancer microbiome research

byNational University of SingaporeContamination and artifacts obscure true microbial signals in cancer microbiome studies. Credit:Nature Cancer(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s43018-026-01121-6An international t

Updated on:June 04,2026

Supportive cancer care: Most patients say human touch outshines tech

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew researchpublishedin the November 2025 issue ofJNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkexplores the percep

Updated on: April 02,2026

Supportive cancer care: Most patients say human touch outshines tech

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew researchpublishedin the November 2025 issue ofJNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkexplores the percep

Updated on:April 02,2026

Promising drug can inhibit aggressive breast cancer

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2025.102451New research reveals a drug developed by scientists at Ore

Updated on: March 23,2026

Promising drug can inhibit aggressive breast cancer

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2025.102451New research reveals a drug developed by scientists at Ore

Updated on:March 23,2026

Targeted screening blitz could bring Indigenous cervical cancer elimination to 2036

byAustralian National UniversityPredicted cervical cancer incidence (age standardized, per 100,000 females) between 2020 and 2100. Credit:The Lancet Public Health(2026). DOI: 10.1016/s2468-2667(26)000

Updated on: June 20,2026

Targeted screening blitz could bring Indigenous cervical cancer elimination to 2036

byAustralian National UniversityPredicted cervical cancer incidence (age standardized, per 100,000 females) between 2020 and 2100. Credit:The Lancet Public Health(2026). DOI: 10.1016/s2468-2667(26)000

Updated on:June 20,2026

After allogeneic transplant, VIC-1911 regimen shows low severe GVHD and no relapse

byRoswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResults of a Phase I clinical trial show that patients who undergo a blood stem cell transplant involving a donor have a low

Updated on: May 19,2026

After allogeneic transplant, VIC-1911 regimen shows low severe GVHD and no relapse

byRoswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResults of a Phase I clinical trial show that patients who undergo a blood stem cell transplant involving a donor have a low

Updated on:May 19,2026

Breast cancer hijacks the lung repair system to fuel tumor growth, study finds

byUniversity of Colorado AnschutzResearchers at the CU Anschutz Cancer Center have discovered how breast cancer cells that spread to the lungs may take advantage of the body's natural healing resp

Updated on: June 19,2026

Breast cancer hijacks the lung repair system to fuel tumor growth, study finds

byUniversity of Colorado AnschutzResearchers at the CU Anschutz Cancer Center have discovered how breast cancer cells that spread to the lungs may take advantage of the body's natural healing resp

Updated on:June 19,2026

Prostate cancer cells use unique metabolic pathway to thrive in bone tissue

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckyFong with members of his lab. Credit: University of KentuckyA University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study reveals how prostate cancer cells adapt their

Updated on: March 24,2026

Prostate cancer cells use unique metabolic pathway to thrive in bone tissue

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckyFong with members of his lab. Credit: University of KentuckyA University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study reveals how prostate cancer cells adapt their

Updated on:March 24,2026

Subtyping colorectal cancer may improve patient outcome predictions

byKyoto UniversityAn example usage of General Colorectal Cancer Signature (GCS). Credit: KyotoU / Makoto TaketoColorectal cancer, or CRC, is the world's second most lethal cancer based on the numb

Updated on: April 01,2026

Subtyping colorectal cancer may improve patient outcome predictions

byKyoto UniversityAn example usage of General Colorectal Cancer Signature (GCS). Credit: KyotoU / Makoto TaketoColorectal cancer, or CRC, is the world's second most lethal cancer based on the numb

Updated on:April 01,2026

RNA-based molecule enhances therapies against pancreatic cancer

byItalian Institute of TechnologyThe small ring-like structures visible in the magnified area represent the RAD51 protein, which has adopted a non-functional shape as a result of its interaction with

Updated on: March 27,2026

RNA-based molecule enhances therapies against pancreatic cancer

byItalian Institute of TechnologyThe small ring-like structures visible in the magnified area represent the RAD51 protein, which has adopted a non-functional shape as a result of its interaction with

Updated on:March 27,2026