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Ancient viruses could help kill cancers

Ancient viruses could help kill cancers

by The Francis Crick InstituteHeatmap showing expression of melanoma-specific transcripts across a range of cancer types. The three columns with high expression are from melanoma samples. Credit:

Ancient viruses could help kill cancers

by The Francis Crick InstituteHeatmap showing expression of melanoma-specific transcripts across a range of cancer types. The three columns with high expression are from melanoma samples. Credit:
APC protein affects colon cancer immunity by preventing pre-cancerous inflammation

APC protein affects colon cancer immunity by preventing pre-cancerous inflammation

by Institut PasteurHuman T lymphocytes expressing or lacking APC. Lack of APC impairs microtubule cytoskeleton organization (green filaments). Credit: Institut PasteurAdenomatous polyposis coli (APC)

APC protein affects colon cancer immunity by preventing pre-cancerous inflammation

by Institut PasteurHuman T lymphocytes expressing or lacking APC. Lack of APC impairs microtubule cytoskeleton organization (green filaments). Credit: Institut PasteurAdenomatous polyposis coli (APC)
Newly identified genetic markers classify previously undetermined glioblastoma tumors

Newly identified genetic markers classify previously undetermined glioblastoma tumors

by Duke UniversitySMARCAL1 mutations identified in this study were found to be involved in how cancer cells become immortal by keeping their telomeres long through a process known as alternative

Newly identified genetic markers classify previously undetermined glioblastoma tumors

by Duke UniversitySMARCAL1 mutations identified in this study were found to be involved in how cancer cells become immortal by keeping their telomeres long through a process known as alternative
Quitting smoking early linked with improved survival rates for people diagnosed with lung cancer

Quitting smoking early linked with improved survival rates for people diagnosed with lung cancer

byHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking early was associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis, according to a new

Quitting smoking early linked with improved survival rates for people diagnosed with lung cancer

byHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking early was associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis, according to a new
Researchers use EHRs to identify cancer symptom clusters

Researchers use EHRs to identify cancer symptom clusters

by Regenstrief InstituteKun Huang, Ph.D. of Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine and Xiao Luo, Ph.D.of IUPUI conducted a study using electronic health records to identi

Researchers use EHRs to identify cancer symptom clusters

by Regenstrief InstituteKun Huang, Ph.D. of Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine and Xiao Luo, Ph.D.of IUPUI conducted a study using electronic health records to identi
Medicare to cover CAR-T therapy for leukemia, lymphoma

Medicare to cover CAR-T therapy for leukemia, lymphoma

A breakthrough gene therapy will be covered for certain types of lymphoma and leukemia, Medicare says.Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T)therapyboosts a patient's own immune cells

Medicare to cover CAR-T therapy for leukemia, lymphoma

A breakthrough gene therapy will be covered for certain types of lymphoma and leukemia, Medicare says.Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T)therapyboosts a patient's own immune cells
Study finds non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment also targets related forms of lymphoma

Study finds non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment also targets related forms of lymphoma

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchHelicobacter-infected Nlrc5mø-KOmice develop precursor lesions to gastric B-cell MALT lymphoma. Representative H&E-stained sections of gastric tis

Study finds non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment also targets related forms of lymphoma

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchHelicobacter-infected Nlrc5mø-KOmice develop precursor lesions to gastric B-cell MALT lymphoma. Representative H&E-stained sections of gastric tis
Researchers identify link between cancer-causing gene and aging

Researchers identify link between cancer-causing gene and aging

by University of PittsburghMice lacking the gene Myc (left) have greyer coats and other signs of advanced aging compared to normal mice (right) of the same age. Credit: Taylor StevensA gene calle

Researchers identify link between cancer-causing gene and aging

by University of PittsburghMice lacking the gene Myc (left) have greyer coats and other signs of advanced aging compared to normal mice (right) of the same age. Credit: Taylor StevensA gene calle
Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments

Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments

by Cancer Research UKNALCN loss-of-function in aggressive cancers.a, Differential gene expression between normal PROM1+gastric cells andP1KP-GAC cells (downregulated ion channels are

Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments

by Cancer Research UKNALCN loss-of-function in aggressive cancers.a, Differential gene expression between normal PROM1+gastric cells andP1KP-GAC cells (downregulated ion channels are
Combined epigenetic and immunotherapy for blastic and classical mantle cell lymphoma

Combined epigenetic and immunotherapy for blastic and classical mantle cell lymphoma

by Impact JournalsMechanisms of SCR resistance and characterization of the CD20 negative MCL cell lines 353. Credit: LeBlanc et al,Oncotarget(2022). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28258A new res

Combined epigenetic and immunotherapy for blastic and classical mantle cell lymphoma

by Impact JournalsMechanisms of SCR resistance and characterization of the CD20 negative MCL cell lines 353. Credit: LeBlanc et al,Oncotarget(2022). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28258A new res
Study deciphers packaging of tumor 'cargo,' leading to better understanding of how cancers spread

Study deciphers packaging of tumor 'cargo,' leading to better understanding of how cancers spread

by Deanna Csomo Mccool,University of Notre DameCredit: Crislyn D’Souza-SchoreyResearchers at the University of Notre Dame have outlined the delivery mechanism tumor cells use to move nucleic aci

Study deciphers packaging of tumor 'cargo,' leading to better understanding of how cancers spread

by Deanna Csomo Mccool,University of Notre DameCredit: Crislyn D’Souza-SchoreyResearchers at the University of Notre Dame have outlined the delivery mechanism tumor cells use to move nucleic aci
Some breast cancer patients are missing out on genetic counseling

Some breast cancer patients are missing out on genetic counseling

by University of MichiganSteven Katz, M.D., MPH. Credit: Michigan MedicineAs new genes are linked to breast cancer occurring in families and as genetic testing becomes more important in directing

Some breast cancer patients are missing out on genetic counseling

by University of MichiganSteven Katz, M.D., MPH. Credit: Michigan MedicineAs new genes are linked to breast cancer occurring in families and as genetic testing becomes more important in directing