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A new drug target for triple-negative breast cancer

A new drug target for triple-negative breast cancer

by Louisiana State UniversityCredit: Louisiana State UniversityResearch led by Dr. Suresh Alahari, Professor of Biochemistry at LSU Health New Orleans' Schools of Medicine and Graduate Studie

A new drug target for triple-negative breast cancer

by Louisiana State UniversityCredit: Louisiana State UniversityResearch led by Dr. Suresh Alahari, Professor of Biochemistry at LSU Health New Orleans' Schools of Medicine and Graduate Studie
Patient-derived organoids in human cancer: A platform for fundamental research and precision medicine

Patient-derived organoids in human cancer: A platform for fundamental research and precision medicine

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationThe GBM organoids culture process and subsequent analysis are illustrated schematically. A rapid and dependable technique has been de

Patient-derived organoids in human cancer: A platform for fundamental research and precision medicine

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationThe GBM organoids culture process and subsequent analysis are illustrated schematically. A rapid and dependable technique has been de
Identifying key markers in pancreatic cancer progression using a new analysis pipeline

Identifying key markers in pancreatic cancer progression using a new analysis pipeline

byJohns Hopkins UniversityNovel computational pipeline developed by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Researchers to identify early molecular and cellular progression to pancreatic ductal adenocarcino

Identifying key markers in pancreatic cancer progression using a new analysis pipeline

byJohns Hopkins UniversityNovel computational pipeline developed by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Researchers to identify early molecular and cellular progression to pancreatic ductal adenocarcino
Metalloimmunotherapy: Combination of cisplatin and STING agonist into one molecule boosts cancer immune response

Metalloimmunotherapy: Combination of cisplatin and STING agonist into one molecule boosts cancer immune response

by Science China PressSchematic illustration of the construction of conjugates I and II. Schematic illustration of the combinational effects on tumors of the PtIV-MSA-2 conjugates. The PtIV-MSA-2

Metalloimmunotherapy: Combination of cisplatin and STING agonist into one molecule boosts cancer immune response

by Science China PressSchematic illustration of the construction of conjugates I and II. Schematic illustration of the combinational effects on tumors of the PtIV-MSA-2 conjugates. The PtIV-MSA-2
Pancreatic cancer tumor classification could optimize treatment choices

Pancreatic cancer tumor classification could optimize treatment choices

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA study from the University of North Caroli

Pancreatic cancer tumor classification could optimize treatment choices

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA study from the University of North Caroli
Researchers unveil the origin of second pediatric cancers and chemotherapy-induced mutations in healthy tissues

Researchers unveil the origin of second pediatric cancers and chemotherapy-induced mutations in healthy tissues

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)The origin of second solid tumors of cases 3 (A–D) and 4 (E–F). A, Eight years after the development of NB, the child presented with MRT. B

Researchers unveil the origin of second pediatric cancers and chemotherapy-induced mutations in healthy tissues

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)The origin of second solid tumors of cases 3 (A–D) and 4 (E–F). A, Eight years after the development of NB, the child presented with MRT. B
Drug turns cancer gene into 'eat me' flag for immune system

Drug turns cancer gene into 'eat me' flag for immune system

by Robin Marks,University of California, San FranciscoMicroscopy of a lung tumor biopsy. Credit: Lin MaTumor cells are notoriously good at evading the human immune system; they put up physical w

Drug turns cancer gene into 'eat me' flag for immune system

by Robin Marks,University of California, San FranciscoMicroscopy of a lung tumor biopsy. Credit: Lin MaTumor cells are notoriously good at evading the human immune system; they put up physical w
Inherited BRCA2 mutations linked to increased risk of childhood lymphoma

Inherited BRCA2 mutations linked to increased risk of childhood lymphoma

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalInvestigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have linked inherited BRCA2 gene mutations with an increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in

Inherited BRCA2 mutations linked to increased risk of childhood lymphoma

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalInvestigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have linked inherited BRCA2 gene mutations with an increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in
Social vulnerability tied to worse pediatric head and neck cancer outcomes

Social vulnerability tied to worse pediatric head and neck cancer outcomes

by Lori SolomonAmong pediatric patients with head and neck cancers (HNCs), increasing social vulnerability is associated with significant decreases in receipt of care and survival time, according to a

Social vulnerability tied to worse pediatric head and neck cancer outcomes

by Lori SolomonAmong pediatric patients with head and neck cancers (HNCs), increasing social vulnerability is associated with significant decreases in receipt of care and survival time, according to a
Does marital status affect prognosis after breast cancer diagnosis?

Does marital status affect prognosis after breast cancer diagnosis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn aCancer Medicinestudy of 298,434 patients diagnosed with breast cancer between 2004 and 2012, married patients had a better prognosis than patients

Does marital status affect prognosis after breast cancer diagnosis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn aCancer Medicinestudy of 298,434 patients diagnosed with breast cancer between 2004 and 2012, married patients had a better prognosis than patients
Study uncovers evidence that fibroblasts may be directly involved in development of gastric cancer

Study uncovers evidence that fibroblasts may be directly involved in development of gastric cancer

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit:Gastroenterology(2023). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.04.038Fibroblast cells play key roles in the repair of damaged tissue and in pathologica

Study uncovers evidence that fibroblasts may be directly involved in development of gastric cancer

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit:Gastroenterology(2023). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.04.038Fibroblast cells play key roles in the repair of damaged tissue and in pathologica
Startup helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cancers

Startup helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cancers

by Greta Guest,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Michigan startup InheRET Inc. has launched an online program that helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cance

Startup helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cancers

by Greta Guest,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Michigan startup InheRET Inc. has launched an online program that helps identify patients at risk for hereditary cance