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Invention makes biopsies less invasive and more informative

Invention makes biopsies less invasive and more informative

by National University of SingaporeThe new STAMP technology developed by Assistant Professor Shao Huilin (left), doctoral student Mr Noah Sundah (right) and their team from NUS Institute for Heal

Invention makes biopsies less invasive and more informative

by National University of SingaporeThe new STAMP technology developed by Assistant Professor Shao Huilin (left), doctoral student Mr Noah Sundah (right) and their team from NUS Institute for Heal
New immune system understanding may help doctors target cancer

New immune system understanding may help doctors target cancer

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusPaul Norman, PhD. Credit: University of Colorado Cancer CenterYour immune system's natural killer cells recognize and attack two major kinds of dang

New immune system understanding may help doctors target cancer

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusPaul Norman, PhD. Credit: University of Colorado Cancer CenterYour immune system's natural killer cells recognize and attack two major kinds of dang
Treatment to a T? Taking a 'BiTE' out of lung cancer

Treatment to a T? Taking a 'BiTE' out of lung cancer

by Osaka UniversityThe team measured the T-lymphocyte cytotoxicity against tumor cell lines using a molecule that binds to both T lymphocytes and tumor cell lines. Credit: Osaka UniversityImmune

Treatment to a T? Taking a 'BiTE' out of lung cancer

by Osaka UniversityThe team measured the T-lymphocyte cytotoxicity against tumor cell lines using a molecule that binds to both T lymphocytes and tumor cell lines. Credit: Osaka UniversityImmune
Researchers find out why some lung tumors avoid immunotherapy, and learn how to predict this in advance

Researchers find out why some lung tumors avoid immunotherapy, and learn how to predict this in advance

by Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101006The oncogenic activation of MYC, a critical gene i

Researchers find out why some lung tumors avoid immunotherapy, and learn how to predict this in advance

by Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101006The oncogenic activation of MYC, a critical gene i
Leveraging allogeneic dendritic cells for neoantigen cancer vaccines

Leveraging allogeneic dendritic cells for neoantigen cancer vaccines

by Impact Journals LLCThe use of PDC*vac platform to develop NeoAg-based cancer vaccines. Credit: 2023 Hannani et al.A new research perspective was published inGenes & Canceron January

Leveraging allogeneic dendritic cells for neoantigen cancer vaccines

by Impact Journals LLCThe use of PDC*vac platform to develop NeoAg-based cancer vaccines. Credit: 2023 Hannani et al.A new research perspective was published inGenes & Canceron January
Researcher uses smartphone to detect breast cancer gene

Researcher uses smartphone to detect breast cancer gene

by Ernie Ballard,Louisiana State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith increasing demand and pressure on healthcare budgets, progressive initiatives are being taken to make healthcare more pat

Researcher uses smartphone to detect breast cancer gene

by Ernie Ballard,Louisiana State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith increasing demand and pressure on healthcare budgets, progressive initiatives are being taken to make healthcare more pat
ASCO: undertreatment seen for women with head and neck cancer

ASCO: undertreatment seen for women with head and neck cancer

(HealthDay)—Females with head and neck cancer (HNC) are less likely to receive intensive chemotherapy and radiation, and have an increased relative risk for death from HNC versus other causes, accordi

ASCO: undertreatment seen for women with head and neck cancer

(HealthDay)—Females with head and neck cancer (HNC) are less likely to receive intensive chemotherapy and radiation, and have an increased relative risk for death from HNC versus other causes, accordi
AI-driven attention mechanisms aid in streamlining cancer pathology reporting

AI-driven attention mechanisms aid in streamlining cancer pathology reporting

by Mark Alewine,Oak Ridge National LaboratoryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial Intelligence researchers have taken a major step forward in using AI in the fight against cancer.In partn

AI-driven attention mechanisms aid in streamlining cancer pathology reporting

by Mark Alewine,Oak Ridge National LaboratoryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial Intelligence researchers have taken a major step forward in using AI in the fight against cancer.In partn
Zika virus eliminates advanced human tumor in central nervous system of rodents

Zika virus eliminates advanced human tumor in central nervous system of rodents

by FAPESPTumor sphere comprised of human medulloblastoma stemcells infected by Zika (red). Credit: HUG-CELLA Brazilian study published April 26 in the journalCancer Researchshows for

Zika virus eliminates advanced human tumor in central nervous system of rodents

by FAPESPTumor sphere comprised of human medulloblastoma stemcells infected by Zika (red). Credit: HUG-CELLA Brazilian study published April 26 in the journalCancer Researchshows for
New prognostic biomarker identified in small cell lung cancer

New prognostic biomarker identified in small cell lung cancer

byChinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110413Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a fast-growing and highly malignant subtype of

New prognostic biomarker identified in small cell lung cancer

byChinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110413Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a fast-growing and highly malignant subtype of
Pretherapy imaging and dosimetry offer personalized treatment planning for thyroid cancer patients

Pretherapy imaging and dosimetry offer personalized treatment planning for thyroid cancer patients

by Society of Nuclear MedicineExample of whole-body planar scans at 24 hours after123I-NaI administration at baseline, before selumetinib was administered (A), and after 4 weeks of treatmen

Pretherapy imaging and dosimetry offer personalized treatment planning for thyroid cancer patients

by Society of Nuclear MedicineExample of whole-body planar scans at 24 hours after123I-NaI administration at baseline, before selumetinib was administered (A), and after 4 weeks of treatmen
Breast cancer survivors experience faster biological aging compared to cancer-free women, study finds

Breast cancer survivors experience faster biological aging compared to cancer-free women, study finds

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCase-control analysis of biological aging and breast cancer status. Results from multivariable linear regression models treating the biolog

Breast cancer survivors experience faster biological aging compared to cancer-free women, study finds

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCase-control analysis of biological aging and breast cancer status. Results from multivariable linear regression models treating the biolog