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Researchers gain insight into why T cells lose energy in solid tumors

Researchers gain insight into why T cells lose energy in solid tumors

by Kendall Daniels,University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.02.009T cells are often ca

Researchers gain insight into why T cells lose energy in solid tumors

by Kendall Daniels,University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.02.009T cells are often ca
Bioengineers combine lab-on-a-chip technology with AI to improve cancer immunotherapy

Bioengineers combine lab-on-a-chip technology with AI to improve cancer immunotherapy

byIndiana UniversityTheplatform tracks T cell infiltration of tumor spheroids, which are 3D structures made of cancer cells. Credit: Feng GuoAn interdisciplinary team of researchers led by

Bioengineers combine lab-on-a-chip technology with AI to improve cancer immunotherapy

byIndiana UniversityTheplatform tracks T cell infiltration of tumor spheroids, which are 3D structures made of cancer cells. Credit: Feng GuoAn interdisciplinary team of researchers led by
Model suggests increased use of Paxlovid could cut hospitalizations, deaths and costs

Model suggests increased use of Paxlovid could cut hospitalizations, deaths and costs

by University of Texas at AustinEpidemiology researchers have found that if just 20% of symptomatic COVID cases was treated with Paxlovid, it would reduce deaths, hospitalizations and costs. Cred

Model suggests increased use of Paxlovid could cut hospitalizations, deaths and costs

by University of Texas at AustinEpidemiology researchers have found that if just 20% of symptomatic COVID cases was treated with Paxlovid, it would reduce deaths, hospitalizations and costs. Cred
Air pollution from fossil fuel use accounts for over 5 million extra deaths a year, new modeling study finds

Air pollution from fossil fuel use accounts for over 5 million extra deaths a year, new modeling study finds

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAir pollution from using fossil fuels in industry, power generation, and transportation accounts for 5.1 million extra deaths a year worldwide,

Air pollution from fossil fuel use accounts for over 5 million extra deaths a year, new modeling study finds

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAir pollution from using fossil fuels in industry, power generation, and transportation accounts for 5.1 million extra deaths a year worldwide,
Study offers new understanding of why kidney cancers become metastatic

Study offers new understanding of why kidney cancers become metastatic

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterThis image shows a cross section of a kidney. Credit: Holly Fischer/WikipediaResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer have engi

Study offers new understanding of why kidney cancers become metastatic

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterThis image shows a cross section of a kidney. Credit: Holly Fischer/WikipediaResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer have engi
Cancer of the appendix: Very rare, but genes may play role

Cancer of the appendix: Very rare, but genes may play role

by Cara MurezWhile appendix cancer is rare, for a small percentage of patients the disease may be linked to a particular genetic variant, a new study suggests.Researchers built on earlier research wit

Cancer of the appendix: Very rare, but genes may play role

by Cara MurezWhile appendix cancer is rare, for a small percentage of patients the disease may be linked to a particular genetic variant, a new study suggests.Researchers built on earlier research wit
Study suggests a single dose of HPV vaccine provides years of protection from cancer

Study suggests a single dose of HPV vaccine provides years of protection from cancer

by Rita Reyburn and Professor Fiona Russell,University of MelbourneCredit: AI-generated imageAt some point in their life, it's estimated that around 80% of people will be infected with the h

Study suggests a single dose of HPV vaccine provides years of protection from cancer

by Rita Reyburn and Professor Fiona Russell,University of MelbourneCredit: AI-generated imageAt some point in their life, it's estimated that around 80% of people will be infected with the h
New method reveals insights into interplay between immune system and tumors

New method reveals insights into interplay between immune system and tumors

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversitySingle cell genomics reveals multiple human immune cell types in tumors and blood of autologous MISTRG6 PDX mice, including innate immune cell types present in

New method reveals insights into interplay between immune system and tumors

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversitySingle cell genomics reveals multiple human immune cell types in tumors and blood of autologous MISTRG6 PDX mice, including innate immune cell types present in
Stopping the resistance of cancer cells to treatment

Stopping the resistance of cancer cells to treatment

by Colin Poitras,University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the drawbacks of chemotherapy is that cancer patients can build up resistance to treatment over time, increasing their c

Stopping the resistance of cancer cells to treatment

by Colin Poitras,University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the drawbacks of chemotherapy is that cancer patients can build up resistance to treatment over time, increasing their c
Experts reach consensus on gene therapy carcinogenicity risks

Experts reach consensus on gene therapy carcinogenicity risks

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnarticlein the journalHuman Gene Therapydescribes the consensus reached by invited experts who participated in a meeting

Experts reach consensus on gene therapy carcinogenicity risks

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnarticlein the journalHuman Gene Therapydescribes the consensus reached by invited experts who participated in a meeting
New study may advance use of spinal cord stimulation for chemotherapy-related pain and cancer treatment

New study may advance use of spinal cord stimulation for chemotherapy-related pain and cancer treatment

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine say they have evidence from a new study in rats that spin

New study may advance use of spinal cord stimulation for chemotherapy-related pain and cancer treatment

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine say they have evidence from a new study in rats that spin
Study shows Meteorin-like protein drains energy from T cells, limiting immune system's power to fight cancer

Study shows Meteorin-like protein drains energy from T cells, limiting immune system's power to fight cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe image on the right shows an unhealthy mitochondrion in a T cell exposed to METRNL. Credit: Christopher Jackson, M.D.A protein called Meteorin-lik

Study shows Meteorin-like protein drains energy from T cells, limiting immune system's power to fight cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe image on the right shows an unhealthy mitochondrion in a T cell exposed to METRNL. Credit: Christopher Jackson, M.D.A protein called Meteorin-lik