New study shows substantial racial and ethnic disparities among survivors of second primary cancers in the US

by American Cancer SocietyResearchers highlight the need for more research to address survival disparities among multiple primary cancer survivors. Credit: American Cancer SocietyIn new findings

Updated on: February 01,2024 17

New study shows substantial racial and ethnic disparities among survivors of second primary cancers in the US

by American Cancer SocietyResearchers highlight the need for more research to address survival disparities among multiple primary cancer survivors. Credit: American Cancer SocietyIn new findings

Updated on:February 01,2024 17

Targeting mutation slows breast cancer spread, study finds

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe progression of certain types of breast cancers can be slowed by identifying a particular genetic mutation and then quickly adapting treatment, a first-of-its-kind

Updated on: January 23,2024 16

Targeting mutation slows breast cancer spread, study finds

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe progression of certain types of breast cancers can be slowed by identifying a particular genetic mutation and then quickly adapting treatment, a first-of-its-kind

Updated on:January 23,2024 16

Discovery of a new tumor cell type in childhood cancer

byKarolinska InstitutetMulti-omic CNV identification in single neuroblastoma cells reveal complex subclonal architectures and identify abnormal SCP-like populations carrying whole-chromosome gai

Updated on: September 30,2024 0

Discovery of a new tumor cell type in childhood cancer

byKarolinska InstitutetMulti-omic CNV identification in single neuroblastoma cells reveal complex subclonal architectures and identify abnormal SCP-like populations carrying whole-chromosome gai

Updated on:September 30,2024 0

Genes responsible for sex-related differences in cancer aggressiveness found in vinegar flies

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Differences between tumours in male and female vinegar flies. Credit: Cayetano González, IRB BarcelonaAn understanding of the molecular bas

Updated on: May 05,2024 19

Genes responsible for sex-related differences in cancer aggressiveness found in vinegar flies

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Differences between tumours in male and female vinegar flies. Credit: Cayetano González, IRB BarcelonaAn understanding of the molecular bas

Updated on:May 05,2024 19

In high-risk neuroblastoma, two stem cell transplants may be better than one

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Children's Hospital BostonSince the early 1990s, chemotherapy followed by an autologous stem cell transplant has been the standard of

Updated on: March 09,2024 17

In high-risk neuroblastoma, two stem cell transplants may be better than one

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Children's Hospital BostonSince the early 1990s, chemotherapy followed by an autologous stem cell transplant has been the standard of

Updated on:March 09,2024 17

Drug-like molecules show early success in targeting breast cancer brain metastases

byDrexel UniversityComputational pipeline and predicted drug-like properties for the discovery of AD-2441 and its analogs. Credit:Frontiers in Pharmacology(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fphar.

Updated on: August 01,2024 0

Drug-like molecules show early success in targeting breast cancer brain metastases

byDrexel UniversityComputational pipeline and predicted drug-like properties for the discovery of AD-2441 and its analogs. Credit:Frontiers in Pharmacology(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fphar.

Updated on:August 01,2024 0

Researchers identify targeted therapy that can help children with deadly nerve cancer

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMount Sinai researchers have identified a targeted therapy for adolescent patients with neuroblastoma, a deadly pediatric nerve cancer, who wou

Updated on: June 08,2024 7

Researchers identify targeted therapy that can help children with deadly nerve cancer

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMount Sinai researchers have identified a targeted therapy for adolescent patients with neuroblastoma, a deadly pediatric nerve cancer, who wou

Updated on:June 08,2024 7

Research reveals previously unknown qualities of a gene vital to a cell's mitochondrial structure and function

by Rachel Sauer,University of Colorado at BoulderModel of the human S-OPA1 bound to membranes. Credit:Nature(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06441-6A key takeaway from first-year biol

Updated on: July 02,2024 6

Research reveals previously unknown qualities of a gene vital to a cell's mitochondrial structure and function

by Rachel Sauer,University of Colorado at BoulderModel of the human S-OPA1 bound to membranes. Credit:Nature(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06441-6A key takeaway from first-year biol

Updated on:July 02,2024 6

Resetting the epigenetic balance for cancer therapy

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHThough mutations in a gene called MLL3 are common across many types of cancers, their relationship to the de

Updated on: April 07,2024 12

Resetting the epigenetic balance for cancer therapy

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHThough mutations in a gene called MLL3 are common across many types of cancers, their relationship to the de

Updated on:April 07,2024 12

Study sheds light on the function of a long-mysterious PCSK9 mutation

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHigh levels of low-density lipoproteins, parcels of lipids and protein that carry cholesterol, are a leading ris

Updated on: April 18,2024 18

Study sheds light on the function of a long-mysterious PCSK9 mutation

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHigh levels of low-density lipoproteins, parcels of lipids and protein that carry cholesterol, are a leading ris

Updated on:April 18,2024 18

Liquid biopsy blood test shows superior sensitivity in detecting HPV-associated head and neck cancers

Updated on: June 14,2025 0

Liquid biopsy blood test shows superior sensitivity in detecting HPV-associated head and neck cancers

Updated on:June 14,2025 0

Researchers find capsules surrounding liver metastases of colorectal cancer are a healing response by the liver

by Karolinska InstitutetFluorescent protein stains of tumor growing in the liver. Credit: Marco Gerling, Carina StrellA study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet and physicians from Karolin

Updated on: February 23,2024 18

Researchers find capsules surrounding liver metastases of colorectal cancer are a healing response by the liver

by Karolinska InstitutetFluorescent protein stains of tumor growing in the liver. Credit: Marco Gerling, Carina StrellA study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet and physicians from Karolin

Updated on:February 23,2024 18