Shutting down backup genes leads to cancer remission in mice

by Jim Lynch,University of MichiganAbhinav Achreja, PhD, Research Fellow at the University of Michigan Biomedical Engineering and Deepak Nagrath, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineer

Updated on: December 22,2023

Shutting down backup genes leads to cancer remission in mice

by Jim Lynch,University of MichiganAbhinav Achreja, PhD, Research Fellow at the University of Michigan Biomedical Engineering and Deepak Nagrath, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineer

Updated on:December 22,2023

Stage and receptor status can indicate a breast cancer survivor's risk of recurrence

Updated on: December 22,2023

Stage and receptor status can indicate a breast cancer survivor's risk of recurrence

Updated on:December 22,2023

Consumer health: What is lung cancer screening, and who needs it?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than co

Updated on: December 18,2023

Consumer health: What is lung cancer screening, and who needs it?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than co

Updated on:December 18,2023

How two 1990s discoveries have led to (some) cured cancers, and a Nobel Prize

by Craig Gedye,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThis year's award of theNobel Prize for Physiology and Medicineto James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo, for their work in the

Updated on: March 14,2024

How two 1990s discoveries have led to (some) cured cancers, and a Nobel Prize

by Craig Gedye,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThis year's award of theNobel Prize for Physiology and Medicineto James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo, for their work in the

Updated on:March 14,2024

Pancreatic cancer cells secrete signal that sabotages immune attack on tumors

byNYU Langone HealthMouse pancreatic tumor cells (red) produce the signaling protein IL-1β (green) to support cancer growth by suppressing the immune system. Credit: NYU Grossman School of Medic

Updated on: December 22,2023

Pancreatic cancer cells secrete signal that sabotages immune attack on tumors

byNYU Langone HealthMouse pancreatic tumor cells (red) produce the signaling protein IL-1β (green) to support cancer growth by suppressing the immune system. Credit: NYU Grossman School of Medic

Updated on:December 22,2023

MRD Could Play Role in Predicting Post-ASCT Outcomes in Myeloma

September 9, 2021Darlene Dobkowski, MAFor patients with myeloma have undergone an autologous stem cell transplant and are currently on maintenance therapy with lenalidomide, minimal residual disease m

Updated on: October 24,2023

MRD Could Play Role in Predicting Post-ASCT Outcomes in Myeloma

September 9, 2021Darlene Dobkowski, MAFor patients with myeloma have undergone an autologous stem cell transplant and are currently on maintenance therapy with lenalidomide, minimal residual disease m

Updated on:October 24,2023

Scientists find strong evidence for testing newly developed drug in liver cancer

byVirginia Commonwealth UniversityDevanand Sarkar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. Credit: VCU Massey Cancer CenterResearchers at VCU Massey Cancer Center have published new study findings that establish ration

Updated on: December 27,2023

Scientists find strong evidence for testing newly developed drug in liver cancer

byVirginia Commonwealth UniversityDevanand Sarkar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. Credit: VCU Massey Cancer CenterResearchers at VCU Massey Cancer Center have published new study findings that establish ration

Updated on:December 27,2023

Liver cancer research: Iron-dependent cell death could be key to novel combination therapies

byGoethe University Frankfurt am MainThe light microscope image shows the liver of a diseased mouse in which many tumours have formed. The tumours are slightly darker in colour, have a rounded s

Updated on: December 22,2023

Liver cancer research: Iron-dependent cell death could be key to novel combination therapies

byGoethe University Frankfurt am MainThe light microscope image shows the liver of a diseased mouse in which many tumours have formed. The tumours are slightly darker in colour, have a rounded s

Updated on:December 22,2023

Online testing tool identifies people likely to benefit from genetic testing for inherited risk for certain cancers

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn online tool developed by researchers and physicians at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute can accurately and rapidly identify people

Updated on: December 18,2023

Online testing tool identifies people likely to benefit from genetic testing for inherited risk for certain cancers

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn online tool developed by researchers and physicians at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute can accurately and rapidly identify people

Updated on:December 18,2023

Combination of chemo and diabetes drugs shows potential for treating Ewing sarcoma

byHouston MethodistStephen T. Wong, Ph.D., Associate Director, Cores, Biostatistics and BioinformaticsHouston Methodist Cancer Center. Credit: Houston MethodistEwing sarcoma, an aggressive tumor

Updated on: December 22,2023

Combination of chemo and diabetes drugs shows potential for treating Ewing sarcoma

byHouston MethodistStephen T. Wong, Ph.D., Associate Director, Cores, Biostatistics and BioinformaticsHouston Methodist Cancer Center. Credit: Houston MethodistEwing sarcoma, an aggressive tumor

Updated on:December 22,2023

Why alarm is easing over a rise in pancreatic cancer among the young

by Robin FosterExperts have been concerned by rising rates of pancreatic cancer in young adults, but new research reveals the jump in cases has not been accompanied by any increase in deaths from the

Updated on: December 02,2024

Why alarm is easing over a rise in pancreatic cancer among the young

by Robin FosterExperts have been concerned by rising rates of pancreatic cancer in young adults, but new research reveals the jump in cases has not been accompanied by any increase in deaths from the

Updated on:December 02,2024

The Human Tumor Atlas Network: Mapping Cancer's Complexity and Evolution

The Human Tumor Atlas Network (HTAN) stands at the forefront of cancer research, representing a groundbreaking initiative funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as part of the ambitious Cancer Moonshot℠ program. Launched in 2018, HTAN's primary mis

Updated on: November 07,2024

The Human Tumor Atlas Network: Mapping Cancer's Complexity and Evolution

The Human Tumor Atlas Network (HTAN) stands at the forefront of cancer research, representing a groundbreaking initiative funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as part of the ambitious Cancer Moonshot℠ program. Launched in 2018, HTAN's primary mis

Updated on:November 07,2024