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Nuclear radiologists 'outsmart' prostate cancer with an apparently ineffective drug

Nuclear radiologists 'outsmart' prostate cancer with an apparently ineffective drug

bySaarland UniversityProfessor Dr. Samer Ezziddin from Saarland University/Saarland University Hospital. Credit: Saarland University/Thorsten MohrWhen a non-scientist tries to imagine a scientis

Nuclear radiologists 'outsmart' prostate cancer with an apparently ineffective drug

bySaarland UniversityProfessor Dr. Samer Ezziddin from Saarland University/Saarland University Hospital. Credit: Saarland University/Thorsten MohrWhen a non-scientist tries to imagine a scientis
Scientists map cancer-related proteins in unprecedented detail

Scientists map cancer-related proteins in unprecedented detail

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchStructures and interactions of the CSN–CRL2~N8 complex. Image also shows the molecular model of CSN–CRL2~N8 fitted into cryo-EM density (8.2 Å resolution) from fron

Scientists map cancer-related proteins in unprecedented detail

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchStructures and interactions of the CSN–CRL2~N8 complex. Image also shows the molecular model of CSN–CRL2~N8 fitted into cryo-EM density (8.2 Å resolution) from fron
Racial disparities in lung cancer start with research

Racial disparities in lung cancer start with research

by Melba NewsomeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring a routine visit to the Good Samaritan Clinic in Morganton, North Carolina, in 2018, Herbert Buff casually mentioned that he sometimes had troubl

Racial disparities in lung cancer start with research

by Melba NewsomeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring a routine visit to the Good Samaritan Clinic in Morganton, North Carolina, in 2018, Herbert Buff casually mentioned that he sometimes had troubl
Vitamin B6, leukemia's deadly addiction

Vitamin B6, leukemia's deadly addiction

by Brian Stallard,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryThe PDXK enzyme manages the activity of B6, activating it when it is time for cells to divide. In AML, cancerous cells (green) can take advantage o

Vitamin B6, leukemia's deadly addiction

by Brian Stallard,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryThe PDXK enzyme manages the activity of B6, activating it when it is time for cells to divide. In AML, cancerous cells (green) can take advantage o
Obesity is increasing people's risk of cancer. Why?

Obesity is increasing people's risk of cancer. Why?

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonAcomposite image representing a dormant breast tumor in the mammary fat pad of an obese mouse that is recruiting new blood vessels. Credit:

Obesity is increasing people's risk of cancer. Why?

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonAcomposite image representing a dormant breast tumor in the mammary fat pad of an obese mouse that is recruiting new blood vessels. Credit:
Non-hormonal therapy reduces hot flashes and night sweats in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer

Non-hormonal therapy reduces hot flashes and night sweats in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer

by Cheryl Critchley,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Monash University-led trial of a new drug known as Q-122 therapy significantly reduced the number and severity of hot flas

Non-hormonal therapy reduces hot flashes and night sweats in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer

by Cheryl Critchley,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Monash University-led trial of a new drug known as Q-122 therapy significantly reduced the number and severity of hot flas
Public insurance tied to lower cancer survival in young patients

Public insurance tied to lower cancer survival in young patients

(HealthDay)—Young, low-income patients with bone or soft tissue sarcomas have decreased overall survival (OS), regardless of disease stage at presentation, according to a study published online Dec. 1

Public insurance tied to lower cancer survival in young patients

(HealthDay)—Young, low-income patients with bone or soft tissue sarcomas have decreased overall survival (OS), regardless of disease stage at presentation, according to a study published online Dec. 1
Preventing 'identity theft' in prostate cancer cells re-sensitizes them to therapy

Preventing 'identity theft' in prostate cancer cells re-sensitizes them to therapy

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterJAK–STAT signaling is required for Enz resistance in TP53/RB1-deficient mCRPC.a, Heat map representing the significantly changed signaling pathways in LNCaP

Preventing 'identity theft' in prostate cancer cells re-sensitizes them to therapy

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterJAK–STAT signaling is required for Enz resistance in TP53/RB1-deficient mCRPC.a, Heat map representing the significantly changed signaling pathways in LNCaP
A quicker answer on cancer, with waits cut from 84 days to 6

A quicker answer on cancer, with waits cut from 84 days to 6

bySwansea UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA rapid diagnosis centre has cut waiting times for patients with non-specific symptoms who may have cancer from 84 days to 6, and costs less than cur

A quicker answer on cancer, with waits cut from 84 days to 6

bySwansea UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA rapid diagnosis centre has cut waiting times for patients with non-specific symptoms who may have cancer from 84 days to 6, and costs less than cur
Study suggests new strategy for treating advanced, progressing bile duct cancer

Study suggests new strategy for treating advanced, progressing bile duct cancer

byOhio State University Medical CenterCredit: Ohio State University Medical CenterA new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer H

Study suggests new strategy for treating advanced, progressing bile duct cancer

byOhio State University Medical CenterCredit: Ohio State University Medical CenterA new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer H
Mutations in donors' stem cells may cause problems for cancer patients

Mutations in donors' stem cells may cause problems for cancer patients

byWashington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that bone marrow -- or blood stem cells -- from healthy donors can harbo

Mutations in donors' stem cells may cause problems for cancer patients

byWashington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that bone marrow -- or blood stem cells -- from healthy donors can harbo
Two genes slow down the development of intestinal tumors

Two genes slow down the development of intestinal tumors

byThe Francis Crick InstituteImage of two intestinaltumours, one a control (top) and one with the genes NEDD4 and NEDD4L deleted (bottom). Credit: The Francis Crick InstituteBenign i

Two genes slow down the development of intestinal tumors

byThe Francis Crick InstituteImage of two intestinaltumours, one a control (top) and one with the genes NEDD4 and NEDD4L deleted (bottom). Credit: The Francis Crick InstituteBenign i