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RNA nanoparticle therapy stops the spread of incurable bone marrow cancer, study finds

RNA nanoparticle therapy stops the spread of incurable bone marrow cancer, study finds

by Melissa Pappas, University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMultiple myeloma is an incurable bone marrow cancer that kills over 100,000 peo

RNA nanoparticle therapy stops the spread of incurable bone marrow cancer, study finds

by Melissa Pappas, University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMultiple myeloma is an incurable bone marrow cancer that kills over 100,000 peo
Scientists discover how the body's killer cells attack cancer

Scientists discover how the body's killer cells attack cancer

byUniversity of SouthamptonScientists discover how the body's killer cells attack cancer. Credit: University of SouthamptonScientists are on the verge of a cancer breakthrough after working

Scientists discover how the body's killer cells attack cancer

byUniversity of SouthamptonScientists discover how the body's killer cells attack cancer. Credit: University of SouthamptonScientists are on the verge of a cancer breakthrough after working
Breast cancer vaccine safely generates anti-tumor immunity

Breast cancer vaccine safely generates anti-tumor immunity

by Michael McCarthy.,University of WashingtonThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: NCI C

Breast cancer vaccine safely generates anti-tumor immunity

by Michael McCarthy.,University of WashingtonThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: NCI C
Cancer survivors see mostly positives in how they have changed

Cancer survivors see mostly positives in how they have changed

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo years after diagnosis, breast cancer survivors have four times more positive than negative thoughts about changes they exp

Cancer survivors see mostly positives in how they have changed

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo years after diagnosis, breast cancer survivors have four times more positive than negative thoughts about changes they exp
Cancer biology graduate student travels 'ROCKy' road toward a cure for post-radiation dry mouth

Cancer biology graduate student travels 'ROCKy' road toward a cure for post-radiation dry mouth

by University of ArizonaWen Yu "Amy" Wong. Credit: Gaius J. AugustusThe United States is in the midst of a head-and-neck cancer epidemic. Although survival rates are relatively high—aft

Cancer biology graduate student travels 'ROCKy' road toward a cure for post-radiation dry mouth

by University of ArizonaWen Yu "Amy" Wong. Credit: Gaius J. AugustusThe United States is in the midst of a head-and-neck cancer epidemic. Although survival rates are relatively high—aft
Researchers reveal key to targeting dormant cancer cells

Researchers reveal key to targeting dormant cancer cells

by Garvan Institute of Medical Research3D view of a growing cancer colony and a single dormant cancer cell attached to the inner lining of bone. Credit: Dr Michelle McDonaldAn international team

Researchers reveal key to targeting dormant cancer cells

by Garvan Institute of Medical Research3D view of a growing cancer colony and a single dormant cancer cell attached to the inner lining of bone. Credit: Dr Michelle McDonaldAn international team
Researcher makes promising discoveries on role of vitamin B6 in pancreatic cancer

Researcher makes promising discoveries on role of vitamin B6 in pancreatic cancer

by University of OklahomaPDAC cells create a vitamin B6-defective microenvironment that inhibits NK-cell activation. A, PCA plot of RNA-seq results of NK cells cocultured with HPNE, T3M4, CFPAC1,

Researcher makes promising discoveries on role of vitamin B6 in pancreatic cancer

by University of OklahomaPDAC cells create a vitamin B6-defective microenvironment that inhibits NK-cell activation. A, PCA plot of RNA-seq results of NK cells cocultured with HPNE, T3M4, CFPAC1,
Do pancreatic cysts become cancerous?

Do pancreatic cysts become cancerous?

by Christos Fountzilas, Md,Roswell Park Cancer InstituteCredit: Roswell Park Cancer InstituteWhat is a pancreatic cyst?Pancreatic cysts are water or mucus filled structures in the pancreas, simi

Do pancreatic cysts become cancerous?

by Christos Fountzilas, Md,Roswell Park Cancer InstituteCredit: Roswell Park Cancer InstituteWhat is a pancreatic cyst?Pancreatic cysts are water or mucus filled structures in the pancreas, simi
Anti-worm drug inhibits tumor growth and spread in mice

Anti-worm drug inhibits tumor growth and spread in mice

by University of New South WalesResearchers at UNSW Sydney have discovered that a drug used for almost 40 years to treat worm infections in humans and animals can be used to inhibit melanoma grow

Anti-worm drug inhibits tumor growth and spread in mice

by University of New South WalesResearchers at UNSW Sydney have discovered that a drug used for almost 40 years to treat worm infections in humans and animals can be used to inhibit melanoma grow
Living alone doesn't have to mean being lonely, says study

Living alone doesn't have to mean being lonely, says study

by Sebastian Hollstein, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität JenaLiving alone does not necessarily mean isolation and loneliness, according to a recent study by the University of Jena. Credit: Jens Meyer/Un

Living alone doesn't have to mean being lonely, says study

by Sebastian Hollstein, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität JenaLiving alone does not necessarily mean isolation and loneliness, according to a recent study by the University of Jena. Credit: Jens Meyer/Un
Study shows potential for new radiopharmaceutical cancer treatment

Study shows potential for new radiopharmaceutical cancer treatment

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckyGastrin- releasing peptide receptor (GRPR) immunoreactivity in uterine cervix cancer. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining of uterine cervix cancer

Study shows potential for new radiopharmaceutical cancer treatment

by Elizabeth Chapin,University of KentuckyGastrin- releasing peptide receptor (GRPR) immunoreactivity in uterine cervix cancer. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining of uterine cervix cancer