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First-in-class targeted microRNA therapy slows cancer tumor growth

First-in-class targeted microRNA therapy slows cancer tumor growth

by Purdue UniversityA new therapy targets cancer cells with a modified strand of micro-RNA that naturally blocks cell division. Credit: Second Bay Studios/Purdue UniversityA new cancer therapy de

First-in-class targeted microRNA therapy slows cancer tumor growth

by Purdue UniversityA new therapy targets cancer cells with a modified strand of micro-RNA that naturally blocks cell division. Credit: Second Bay Studios/Purdue UniversityA new cancer therapy de
New research reviews myeloid-derived suppressor cells in cancer, autoimmune diseases, and more

New research reviews myeloid-derived suppressor cells in cancer, autoimmune diseases, and more

by Impact Journals LLCMDSCs generated by obesity migrate to lymphoid organ and TME. Credit: 2022 Shibata et al.A new review titled "Myeloid-derived suppressor cells: Cancer, autoimmune diseases,

New research reviews myeloid-derived suppressor cells in cancer, autoimmune diseases, and more

by Impact Journals LLCMDSCs generated by obesity migrate to lymphoid organ and TME. Credit: 2022 Shibata et al.A new review titled "Myeloid-derived suppressor cells: Cancer, autoimmune diseases,
Clinical trial: Addition of atezolizumab to standard care does not improve limited-stage small cell lung cancer survival

Clinical trial: Addition of atezolizumab to standard care does not improve limited-stage small cell lung cancer survival

by NRG OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe addition of the cancer immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to the standard of care concurrent chemoradiation (cCRT) did not improve overall survival fo

Clinical trial: Addition of atezolizumab to standard care does not improve limited-stage small cell lung cancer survival

by NRG OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe addition of the cancer immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to the standard of care concurrent chemoradiation (cCRT) did not improve overall survival fo
Researchers find new treatment for prostate cancer

Researchers find new treatment for prostate cancer

by University of Oslo“We think that what we found is really exciting", says Professor Fahri Saatcioglu. Credit: University of OsloProfessor Fahri Saatcioglu at University of Oslo's Depar

Researchers find new treatment for prostate cancer

by University of Oslo“We think that what we found is really exciting", says Professor Fahri Saatcioglu. Credit: University of OsloProfessor Fahri Saatcioglu at University of Oslo's Depar
New precision tools make quick work of tumor dissection

New precision tools make quick work of tumor dissection

by Andrew Myers,Stanford UniversityScanning microscopy images of the microDicer (blade spacings 200 μm, 400 μm, and 800 μm, respectively) and microGrater. Credit: Seth Cordts and Saisneha Koppak

New precision tools make quick work of tumor dissection

by Andrew Myers,Stanford UniversityScanning microscopy images of the microDicer (blade spacings 200 μm, 400 μm, and 800 μm, respectively) and microGrater. Credit: Seth Cordts and Saisneha Koppak
Tumor-specific therapy targets ovarian cancer

Tumor-specific therapy targets ovarian cancer

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutUConn professor Xiuling Lu with members of her lab team at the School of Pharmacy on Nov. 8, 2018. Credit: (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)Nami Therapeutic

Tumor-specific therapy targets ovarian cancer

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutUConn professor Xiuling Lu with members of her lab team at the School of Pharmacy on Nov. 8, 2018. Credit: (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)Nami Therapeutic
Immune and tumor cell 'tug-of-war' controls anti-cancer activity, study finds

Immune and tumor cell 'tug-of-war' controls anti-cancer activity, study finds

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalIntratumoral glutamine supplementation promotes cDC1-mediated anti-tumor immunity.a, Levels of glutamine and glucose in plasma and TIF of mice be

Immune and tumor cell 'tug-of-war' controls anti-cancer activity, study finds

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalIntratumoral glutamine supplementation promotes cDC1-mediated anti-tumor immunity.a, Levels of glutamine and glucose in plasma and TIF of mice be
Blocking inflammatory pathway key to preventing brain metastasis from melanoma

Blocking inflammatory pathway key to preventing brain metastasis from melanoma

by Tel Aviv UniversityMelanoma. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/National Cancer InstituteBrain metastases are among the deadliest tumor metastases, with a median survival period of less than one year,

Blocking inflammatory pathway key to preventing brain metastasis from melanoma

by Tel Aviv UniversityMelanoma. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/National Cancer InstituteBrain metastases are among the deadliest tumor metastases, with a median survival period of less than one year,
Depression affects one-third of lung cancer patients

Depression affects one-third of lung cancer patients

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout one-third of patients newly diagnosed with the most common form of lung cancer have moderate to severe symptoms of depre

Depression affects one-third of lung cancer patients

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout one-third of patients newly diagnosed with the most common form of lung cancer have moderate to severe symptoms of depre
Discovery of hybrid cancer cells reveals how disease spreads

Discovery of hybrid cancer cells reveals how disease spreads

by Aisling Irwin, From Horizon Magazine,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineStudies show that hybrid cancer cells (in yellow) combine properties of different cells which can make t

Discovery of hybrid cancer cells reveals how disease spreads

by Aisling Irwin, From Horizon Magazine,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineStudies show that hybrid cancer cells (in yellow) combine properties of different cells which can make t
New insights into how tumors on adrenal glands develop

New insights into how tumors on adrenal glands develop

by Kyushu UniversitySteroids-producing nodules, or SPNs, exhibit a two-layered zona fasciculata (zF) and zona reticularis (zR) like structure, where two distinct cell populations might contribute

New insights into how tumors on adrenal glands develop

by Kyushu UniversitySteroids-producing nodules, or SPNs, exhibit a two-layered zona fasciculata (zF) and zona reticularis (zR) like structure, where two distinct cell populations might contribute
Only one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening

Only one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: European Society for Medical OncologyJust one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening, according to a study presented at th

Only one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: European Society for Medical OncologyJust one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening, according to a study presented at th