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The X chromosome is silenced in some male cancers

The X chromosome is silenced in some male cancers

by Cell PressGraphical abstract depicting the study’s workflow. Credit:Cell Systems/Sadagopan et al.Cancer cells acquire genetic anomalies that allow them to grow and proliferate unchecked.

The X chromosome is silenced in some male cancers

by Cell PressGraphical abstract depicting the study’s workflow. Credit:Cell Systems/Sadagopan et al.Cancer cells acquire genetic anomalies that allow them to grow and proliferate unchecked.
Researchers report encouraging immunotherapy option for relapsed myeloma patients

Researchers report encouraging immunotherapy option for relapsed myeloma patients

by The Mount Sinai HospitalTreatment breakdown of the multiple myeloma patient cohort. (A) Flow chart showing that the initial retrospective query yielded 115 RRMM patients enrolled on a BiAb cli

Researchers report encouraging immunotherapy option for relapsed myeloma patients

by The Mount Sinai HospitalTreatment breakdown of the multiple myeloma patient cohort. (A) Flow chart showing that the initial retrospective query yielded 115 RRMM patients enrolled on a BiAb cli
Re-engineered, blue light-activated immune cells penetrate and kill solid tumors

Re-engineered, blue light-activated immune cells penetrate and kill solid tumors

byPennsylvania State UniversityMyeloid immune cells alongsidered blood cells in an electron micrograph of human blood. Credit: National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapies that mobilize a pati

Re-engineered, blue light-activated immune cells penetrate and kill solid tumors

byPennsylvania State UniversityMyeloid immune cells alongsidered blood cells in an electron micrograph of human blood. Credit: National Cancer InstituteImmunotherapies that mobilize a pati
Study shows how liver cancer hijacks circadian clock machinery inside cells

Study shows how liver cancer hijacks circadian clock machinery inside cells

by Keck School of Medicine of USCPictured is an artist's rendering of circadian clock proteins BMAL1 and CLOCK influencing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell proliferation. The study shows t

Study shows how liver cancer hijacks circadian clock machinery inside cells

by Keck School of Medicine of USCPictured is an artist's rendering of circadian clock proteins BMAL1 and CLOCK influencing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell proliferation. The study shows t
Do we need a new standard of care for colorectal cancer?

Do we need a new standard of care for colorectal cancer?

by University of VermontCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years total neoadjuvant treatment (TNT)—a potent new treatment approach for advanced colorectal cancer that confronts tumors wit

Do we need a new standard of care for colorectal cancer?

by University of VermontCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years total neoadjuvant treatment (TNT)—a potent new treatment approach for advanced colorectal cancer that confronts tumors wit
New imaging technique improves accuracy of diagnosis for most common skin cancer

New imaging technique improves accuracy of diagnosis for most common skin cancer

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA novel imaging technique significantly improves the accuracy of the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma (BCC)—the mos

New imaging technique improves accuracy of diagnosis for most common skin cancer

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA novel imaging technique significantly improves the accuracy of the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma (BCC)—the mos
How a common oral bacteria makes colon cancer more deadly

How a common oral bacteria makes colon cancer more deadly

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterFusobacterium nucleatum. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineResearchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have determined howF

How a common oral bacteria makes colon cancer more deadly

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterFusobacterium nucleatum. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineResearchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have determined howF
Research could lead to more precise diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer

Research could lead to more precise diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer

by Michael Brown,University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & DentistryLynne Postovit co-led a new study identifying eight biomarkers that enable pathologists to differentiate between two typ

Research could lead to more precise diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer

by Michael Brown,University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & DentistryLynne Postovit co-led a new study identifying eight biomarkers that enable pathologists to differentiate between two typ
A molecule that regulates the development of cancer in a variety of human tumors

A molecule that regulates the development of cancer in a variety of human tumors

by Dr. Sonia Guil,Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteThe main authors of the study, from left to right: Dr. Lourdes Farré, Dr. Sonia Guil and Ph.D. fellow Cristina Oliveira. Credit: Dr.

A molecule that regulates the development of cancer in a variety of human tumors

by Dr. Sonia Guil,Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteThe main authors of the study, from left to right: Dr. Lourdes Farré, Dr. Sonia Guil and Ph.D. fellow Cristina Oliveira. Credit: Dr.
Researchers identify potential new strategy to prevent side effects from immunotherapy

Researchers identify potential new strategy to prevent side effects from immunotherapy

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests that IL-21, a soluble m

Researchers identify potential new strategy to prevent side effects from immunotherapy

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests that IL-21, a soluble m
New lung cancer screening model removes barriers for central Texas' most vulnerable

New lung cancer screening model removes barriers for central Texas' most vulnerable

byUniversity of Texas at AustinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new lung cancer screening initiative has made significant strides in overcoming barriers to care for low-income, uninsured and m

New lung cancer screening model removes barriers for central Texas' most vulnerable

byUniversity of Texas at AustinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new lung cancer screening initiative has made significant strides in overcoming barriers to care for low-income, uninsured and m
Researchers publish cell protein findings to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colon cancer

Researchers publish cell protein findings to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colon cancer

by Kelley Luckstein,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have identified key findings that can assist clinicians in predicting whether a patien

Researchers publish cell protein findings to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colon cancer

by Kelley Luckstein,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have identified key findings that can assist clinicians in predicting whether a patien