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Study identifies enzyme that helps tumors evade the immune system

Study identifies enzyme that helps tumors evade the immune system

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityNorthwestern Medicine scientists in the Sonabend laboratory have identified an enzyme which aids tumors in evading the immune system. Credit: Northwestern

Study identifies enzyme that helps tumors evade the immune system

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityNorthwestern Medicine scientists in the Sonabend laboratory have identified an enzyme which aids tumors in evading the immune system. Credit: Northwestern
Pancreatic cancer tumor map uncovers notable differences between primary and metastatic disease

Pancreatic cancer tumor map uncovers notable differences between primary and metastatic disease

by Candace Gwaltney,Indiana UniversityIdentification of pancreatic cancer architecture. Credit:Nature Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01914-4Indiana University Melvin and Bre

Pancreatic cancer tumor map uncovers notable differences between primary and metastatic disease

by Candace Gwaltney,Indiana UniversityIdentification of pancreatic cancer architecture. Credit:Nature Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01914-4Indiana University Melvin and Bre
Seeing prostate cancer in a new light

Seeing prostate cancer in a new light

by University of DundeeCredit: University of DundeeA new method offering more successful diagnosis and management of prostate cancer has been identified by researchers at the University of Dundee

Seeing prostate cancer in a new light

by University of DundeeCredit: University of DundeeA new method offering more successful diagnosis and management of prostate cancer has been identified by researchers at the University of Dundee
New combination of drugs works together to reduce lung tumors in mice

New combination of drugs works together to reduce lung tumors in mice

bySalk InstituteLeft: Lung tissue of mice with LKB1-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. Right: Lung tissue after being treated with both trametinib and entinostat showing smaller and fewer tumor

New combination of drugs works together to reduce lung tumors in mice

bySalk InstituteLeft: Lung tissue of mice with LKB1-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. Right: Lung tissue after being treated with both trametinib and entinostat showing smaller and fewer tumor
Radiation doses from CT scans should be more consistent, say experts

Radiation doses from CT scans should be more consistent, say experts

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainLarge differences in radiation doses used for CT scans are mainly due to how the scanners are used by medical staff rather than differences in t

Radiation doses from CT scans should be more consistent, say experts

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainLarge differences in radiation doses used for CT scans are mainly due to how the scanners are used by medical staff rather than differences in t
Enhanced melanoma vaccine offers improved survival for men

Enhanced melanoma vaccine offers improved survival for men

by University of VirginiaMel44 clinical trial design and long-term outcomes analysis. The Mel44 clinical trial was designed to evaluate immunologic and clinical outcomes after vaccination with ei

Enhanced melanoma vaccine offers improved survival for men

by University of VirginiaMel44 clinical trial design and long-term outcomes analysis. The Mel44 clinical trial was designed to evaluate immunologic and clinical outcomes after vaccination with ei
AI-based app can help physicians find skin melanoma

AI-based app can help physicians find skin melanoma

by Karin Söderlund,Swedish Research CouncilGraph showing the relationships between the primary care physicians' (PCPs') reported degree of melanoma suspicion, final tumor diagnosis and t

AI-based app can help physicians find skin melanoma

by Karin Söderlund,Swedish Research CouncilGraph showing the relationships between the primary care physicians' (PCPs') reported degree of melanoma suspicion, final tumor diagnosis and t
Researchers discover how bacteria make pancreatic cancer cells grow and move

Researchers discover how bacteria make pancreatic cancer cells grow and move

by Virginia TechPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteVirginia Tech researchers from the Department of Biomedical Enginee

Researchers discover how bacteria make pancreatic cancer cells grow and move

by Virginia TechPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteVirginia Tech researchers from the Department of Biomedical Enginee
Breast MRI effective at detecting cancer in dense breasts, finds study

Breast MRI effective at detecting cancer in dense breasts, finds study

byRadiological Society of North AmericaForest plots show the incremental cancer detection rate (CDR) per 1000 screenings per modality. (A) Studies with handheld US. (B) Studies with automated wh

Breast MRI effective at detecting cancer in dense breasts, finds study

byRadiological Society of North AmericaForest plots show the incremental cancer detection rate (CDR) per 1000 screenings per modality. (A) Studies with handheld US. (B) Studies with automated wh
Putting the brakes on tumor stealth

Putting the brakes on tumor stealth

by Monash UniversityDr. Richard Berry with lab members Dr. Gabby Watson, Zhihui Fu and Felix Deuss. Credit: Monash UniversityNew research undertaken at Monash University has shed new light on how

Putting the brakes on tumor stealth

by Monash UniversityDr. Richard Berry with lab members Dr. Gabby Watson, Zhihui Fu and Felix Deuss. Credit: Monash UniversityNew research undertaken at Monash University has shed new light on how
Researchers map the effects of dietary nutrients on disease

Researchers map the effects of dietary nutrients on disease

by The Francis Crick InstituteResearchers gathered experimental data to put into the model by measuring the levels of gene expression in liver and liver tumours from mice that had been fed either

Researchers map the effects of dietary nutrients on disease

by The Francis Crick InstituteResearchers gathered experimental data to put into the model by measuring the levels of gene expression in liver and liver tumours from mice that had been fed either
With 'batwing' mastopexy, more women can undergo nipple-sparing mastectomy

With 'batwing' mastopexy, more women can undergo nipple-sparing mastectomy

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNipple-sparing techniques can provide better outcomes for women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy—but due to complication

With 'batwing' mastopexy, more women can undergo nipple-sparing mastectomy

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNipple-sparing techniques can provide better outcomes for women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy—but due to complication