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Novel biomarker for immune checkpoint inhibitors identified in human lethal cancers

Novel biomarker for immune checkpoint inhibitors identified in human lethal cancers

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesA model depicting how the SETD2 inactivation sensitizes cancer cells to immune checkpoint blockade through the NR2F1-STAT1 pathway. Credit: Prof. Wang Yuexi

Novel biomarker for immune checkpoint inhibitors identified in human lethal cancers

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesA model depicting how the SETD2 inactivation sensitizes cancer cells to immune checkpoint blockade through the NR2F1-STAT1 pathway. Credit: Prof. Wang Yuexi
Online tool helps ovarian cancer patients feel more in control of symptoms

Online tool helps ovarian cancer patients feel more in control of symptoms

by University of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn online symptom management tool that harnesses the problem-solving benefits of expressive writing could help women with ovarian canc

Online tool helps ovarian cancer patients feel more in control of symptoms

by University of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn online symptom management tool that harnesses the problem-solving benefits of expressive writing could help women with ovarian canc
Cancerous brain tumor cells may be at 'critical point' between order and disorder, study suggests

Cancerous brain tumor cells may be at 'critical point' between order and disorder, study suggests

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross and Jacob Dwyer / Michigan MedicineGlioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Despite decades of major efforts and clini

Cancerous brain tumor cells may be at 'critical point' between order and disorder, study suggests

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross and Jacob Dwyer / Michigan MedicineGlioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Despite decades of major efforts and clini
New insight into protein could pave the way for new cancer treatments

New insight into protein could pave the way for new cancer treatments

FEBRUARY 29, 2024by Anna Björklund, Identification of a conformational switch in c-MYC.aOverview of the MD strategy employed to identify regions that exhibit probe-induced conformational changes

New insight into protein could pave the way for new cancer treatments

FEBRUARY 29, 2024by Anna Björklund, Identification of a conformational switch in c-MYC.aOverview of the MD strategy employed to identify regions that exhibit probe-induced conformational changes
How air pollution can cause lung cancer in non-smokers

How air pollution can cause lung cancer in non-smokers

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at UCL and the Francis Crick Institute has demonstrated for the first time how air pollution can cause lung can

How air pollution can cause lung cancer in non-smokers

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at UCL and the Francis Crick Institute has demonstrated for the first time how air pollution can cause lung can
Researchers develop new CRISPR-based tool for cancer diagnosis

Researchers develop new CRISPR-based tool for cancer diagnosis

by Leah Buletti,University of FloridaThe one-pot EXTRA-CRISPR miRNA assay. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41551-023-01033-1A team of University of Florida

Researchers develop new CRISPR-based tool for cancer diagnosis

by Leah Buletti,University of FloridaThe one-pot EXTRA-CRISPR miRNA assay. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41551-023-01033-1A team of University of Florida
More evidence HPV vaccine reduces precancerous lesions

More evidence HPV vaccine reduces precancerous lesions

byUniversity of OtagoGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaThe HPV vaccine has led to a significant reduction in the rate of cervical abnormalities in young New Zealand women, which is likel

More evidence HPV vaccine reduces precancerous lesions

byUniversity of OtagoGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaThe HPV vaccine has led to a significant reduction in the rate of cervical abnormalities in young New Zealand women, which is likel
Innovative test that detects complex DNA patterns may improve mesothelioma detection rate in blood

Innovative test that detects complex DNA patterns may improve mesothelioma detection rate in blood

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicStudy design. Our study involved detecting junctions that result from chromosomal rearrangements, insertions and deletions in mesothelioma in Step 1, then designing pr

Innovative test that detects complex DNA patterns may improve mesothelioma detection rate in blood

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicStudy design. Our study involved detecting junctions that result from chromosomal rearrangements, insertions and deletions in mesothelioma in Step 1, then designing pr
Moderate exercise helps colorectal cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving gut bacteria

Moderate exercise helps colorectal cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving gut bacteria

by Heather Simonsen,University of UtahCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRegular physical activity can extend colorectal cancer patients' lives. In a first-ever study, scientists looked at the

Moderate exercise helps colorectal cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving gut bacteria

by Heather Simonsen,University of UtahCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRegular physical activity can extend colorectal cancer patients' lives. In a first-ever study, scientists looked at the
A feasibility study for salvage radiation therapy in prostate cancer

A feasibility study for salvage radiation therapy in prostate cancer

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn editorial paper waspublishedinOncoscienceon May 20, 2024, titled, "Deep learning-assisted lesion segmentation in PET/CT i

A feasibility study for salvage radiation therapy in prostate cancer

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn editorial paper waspublishedinOncoscienceon May 20, 2024, titled, "Deep learning-assisted lesion segmentation in PET/CT i
Metabolite from pomegranates improves the function of immune cells in their fight against cancer

Metabolite from pomegranates improves the function of immune cells in their fight against cancer

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2022.09.014Researchers from the Georg-Speyer-Haus in Frankfurt am Main, Ger

Metabolite from pomegranates improves the function of immune cells in their fight against cancer

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2022.09.014Researchers from the Georg-Speyer-Haus in Frankfurt am Main, Ger
Cellular 'fingerprint' may offer early warning of cancer risk

Cellular 'fingerprint' may offer early warning of cancer risk

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityCellDRIFT is turned back upon reprogramming in human fibroblasts, but is not stabilized with additional passages. (A) Scatterplot showing reprogramming traject

Cellular 'fingerprint' may offer early warning of cancer risk

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityCellDRIFT is turned back upon reprogramming in human fibroblasts, but is not stabilized with additional passages. (A) Scatterplot showing reprogramming traject