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Unhealthy gut sets stage for breast cancer to spread, research reveals

Unhealthy gut sets stage for breast cancer to spread, research reveals

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn unhealthy gut triggers changes in normal breast tissue that helps breast cancer spread to other parts of the body, new research from

Unhealthy gut sets stage for breast cancer to spread, research reveals

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn unhealthy gut triggers changes in normal breast tissue that helps breast cancer spread to other parts of the body, new research from
Artificial DNA kills cancer: Hairpin-shaped DNA binds with microRNA in cancer cells to trigger an immune response

Artificial DNA kills cancer: Hairpin-shaped DNA binds with microRNA in cancer cells to trigger an immune response

byUniversity of TokyoOncolytic DNA hairpin pairs (oHPs) are introduced to the cancer cell. When the oHPs encounter the tumor-causing overexpressed microRNA (miRNA), they unravel to connect with

Artificial DNA kills cancer: Hairpin-shaped DNA binds with microRNA in cancer cells to trigger an immune response

byUniversity of TokyoOncolytic DNA hairpin pairs (oHPs) are introduced to the cancer cell. When the oHPs encounter the tumor-causing overexpressed microRNA (miRNA), they unravel to connect with
Drug combination discovery may extend life expectancy of children with brain cancer

Drug combination discovery may extend life expectancy of children with brain cancer

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewcastle and Hunter-based researchers have discovered a drug combination that could improve the life expectancy of children with brain ca

Drug combination discovery may extend life expectancy of children with brain cancer

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewcastle and Hunter-based researchers have discovered a drug combination that could improve the life expectancy of children with brain ca
Adhering to global health recommendations reduces cancer risk

Adhering to global health recommendations reduces cancer risk

byNewcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who adhere to global Cancer Prevention Recommendations are putting themselves at lower risk of developing the disease, new research confirms

Adhering to global health recommendations reduces cancer risk

byNewcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who adhere to global Cancer Prevention Recommendations are putting themselves at lower risk of developing the disease, new research confirms
Tumor mutations may predict response to immunotherapy

Tumor mutations may predict response to immunotherapy

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineMismatch repair deficiency refers to a characteristic of some cancer cells that create a large number of mutations, or changes, in certain genes when

Tumor mutations may predict response to immunotherapy

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineMismatch repair deficiency refers to a characteristic of some cancer cells that create a large number of mutations, or changes, in certain genes when
Minimal residual disease negativity predicts time to next treatment in multiple myeloma

Minimal residual disease negativity predicts time to next treatment in multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with multiple myeloma (MM), minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity determined using next-generation sequencing (NGS) is predictive of longer time to next treatment (TTN

Minimal residual disease negativity predicts time to next treatment in multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with multiple myeloma (MM), minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity determined using next-generation sequencing (NGS) is predictive of longer time to next treatment (TTN
ASCT may offer alternative for therapy for high-risk follicular lymphoma

ASCT may offer alternative for therapy for high-risk follicular lymphoma

(HealthDay)—Autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) may be an effective treatment option in high-risk, early therapy failure (ETF) follicular lymphoma (FL), prior to the use of rituximab, accordin

ASCT may offer alternative for therapy for high-risk follicular lymphoma

(HealthDay)—Autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) may be an effective treatment option in high-risk, early therapy failure (ETF) follicular lymphoma (FL), prior to the use of rituximab, accordin
Here's proof that bowel cancer screening reduces deaths

Here's proof that bowel cancer screening reduces deaths

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research led by the University of South Australia shows just how effective bowel cancer screening is in helping to reduce the number o

Here's proof that bowel cancer screening reduces deaths

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research led by the University of South Australia shows just how effective bowel cancer screening is in helping to reduce the number o
New way to target cancer's diversity and evolution

New way to target cancer's diversity and evolution

by Institute of Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed close-up details of a vital molecule involved in the mix and match of genetic information within cells—opening up

New way to target cancer's diversity and evolution

by Institute of Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed close-up details of a vital molecule involved in the mix and match of genetic information within cells—opening up
Better cancer treatment inspired by the foam on your latte

Better cancer treatment inspired by the foam on your latte

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaSchematic diagram illustrating how O2-GeMs are fabricated and incorporated into clinically relevant therapies for treatment-refractory tumors, such as MPNSTs.

Better cancer treatment inspired by the foam on your latte

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaSchematic diagram illustrating how O2-GeMs are fabricated and incorporated into clinically relevant therapies for treatment-refractory tumors, such as MPNSTs.
Vitamin A derivative selectively kills liver cancer stem cells

Vitamin A derivative selectively kills liver cancer stem cells

by RIKENRetinol or Vitamin A 3D space model (balls model). Credit: YassineMrabet, Wikipedia.Acyclic retinoid, an artificial compound derived from vitamin A, has been found to prevent the recurren

Vitamin A derivative selectively kills liver cancer stem cells

by RIKENRetinol or Vitamin A 3D space model (balls model). Credit: YassineMrabet, Wikipedia.Acyclic retinoid, an artificial compound derived from vitamin A, has been found to prevent the recurren
Cancer survivors predicted to number over 22 million by 2030

Cancer survivors predicted to number over 22 million by 2030

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere were more than 16.9 million Americans with a history of cancer on January 1, 2019, a number that is projected to reach more than 22.1 mill

Cancer survivors predicted to number over 22 million by 2030

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere were more than 16.9 million Americans with a history of cancer on January 1, 2019, a number that is projected to reach more than 22.1 mill