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Investigational drug may combat brain tumors by targeting cancer cells' fat production

Investigational drug may combat brain tumors by targeting cancer cells' fat production

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCorrelation analysis between SCD expression and sensitivity to YTX-7739. (A) Immunoblot analysis (left) of SCD expression in YTX-7739-sensitive

Investigational drug may combat brain tumors by targeting cancer cells' fat production

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCorrelation analysis between SCD expression and sensitivity to YTX-7739. (A) Immunoblot analysis (left) of SCD expression in YTX-7739-sensitive
Researchers find tumor microbiome interactions may identify new approaches for pancreatic cancer treatment

Researchers find tumor microbiome interactions may identify new approaches for pancreatic cancer treatment

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's leading cancer center and only National Cancer Institute-Designate

Researchers find tumor microbiome interactions may identify new approaches for pancreatic cancer treatment

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's leading cancer center and only National Cancer Institute-Designate
Researchers use computer modeling to understand how self-renewal processes impact skin cell evolution

Researchers use computer modeling to understand how self-renewal processes impact skin cell evolution

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteThis figure shows snapshots of simulations at three timepoints with cross-sections revealing the mosaic nature of mutations in normal epide

Researchers use computer modeling to understand how self-renewal processes impact skin cell evolution

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteThis figure shows snapshots of simulations at three timepoints with cross-sections revealing the mosaic nature of mutations in normal epide
Pregnancy-associated cancers tied to higher five-year mortality

Pregnancy-associated cancers tied to higher five-year mortality

by Lori SolomonPregnancy-associated cancers are associated with increased five-year mortality, according to a study published online April 6 inJAMA Oncology.Zoe F. Cairncross, M.P.H., from the U

Pregnancy-associated cancers tied to higher five-year mortality

by Lori SolomonPregnancy-associated cancers are associated with increased five-year mortality, according to a study published online April 6 inJAMA Oncology.Zoe F. Cairncross, M.P.H., from the U
Researchers to highlight cancer patient, survivor survey on cannabis

Researchers to highlight cancer patient, survivor survey on cannabis

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs the legalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis becomes more common in localities across the country, so does research on

Researchers to highlight cancer patient, survivor survey on cannabis

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs the legalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis becomes more common in localities across the country, so does research on
Study identifies new mechanisms that boost p53 signaling and tumor suppression

Study identifies new mechanisms that boost p53 signaling and tumor suppression

by Ludwig Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2022.04.010A team led by Ludwig Stanford's Laura Attardi explored novel mechanisms

Study identifies new mechanisms that boost p53 signaling and tumor suppression

by Ludwig Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2022.04.010A team led by Ludwig Stanford's Laura Attardi explored novel mechanisms
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
Study: ChemoID platform-predicted treatments lead to longer survival for glioblastoma patients

Study: ChemoID platform-predicted treatments lead to longer survival for glioblastoma patients

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101025New multi-institutional phase 3 clinical trial data pub

Study: ChemoID platform-predicted treatments lead to longer survival for glioblastoma patients

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101025New multi-institutional phase 3 clinical trial data pub
A cell culture system with temperature gradients to study optimal conditions for effective hyperthermia

A cell culture system with temperature gradients to study optimal conditions for effective hyperthermia

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co.The temperature gradation on a metallic culture surface facilitates immediate and accurate control of cellular temperature stimuli, as well as simultaneous

A cell culture system with temperature gradients to study optimal conditions for effective hyperthermia

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co.The temperature gradation on a metallic culture surface facilitates immediate and accurate control of cellular temperature stimuli, as well as simultaneous
Healthy gut bacteria can help fight cancer in other parts of the body, researchers find

Healthy gut bacteria can help fight cancer in other parts of the body, researchers find

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterImmune checkpoint therapy (ICT) helps gut microbiota travel from the gut to the lymph nodes where they activate immune cells (dendritic cells and T cells). Ultima

Healthy gut bacteria can help fight cancer in other parts of the body, researchers find

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterImmune checkpoint therapy (ICT) helps gut microbiota travel from the gut to the lymph nodes where they activate immune cells (dendritic cells and T cells). Ultima
Female health workers need better radiation protection to minimize breast cancer risk, find researchers

Female health workers need better radiation protection to minimize breast cancer risk, find researchers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen working in health care who are regularly exposed to radiation from X-rays and other imaging procedures need better ionizing radia

Female health workers need better radiation protection to minimize breast cancer risk, find researchers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen working in health care who are regularly exposed to radiation from X-rays and other imaging procedures need better ionizing radia
Genetic breast cancer study alters guidelines in Sweden

Genetic breast cancer study alters guidelines in Sweden

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBRCA1 and BRCA2 are well-known breast cancer genes associated with a significantly increased risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Howev

Genetic breast cancer study alters guidelines in Sweden

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBRCA1 and BRCA2 are well-known breast cancer genes associated with a significantly increased risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Howev