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An under-the-radar immune cell shows potential in fight against cancer

An under-the-radar immune cell shows potential in fight against cancer

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the rarest of immune cells, unknown to scientists a decade ago, might prove to be a potent weapon in stopping cancer from spreadin

An under-the-radar immune cell shows potential in fight against cancer

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the rarest of immune cells, unknown to scientists a decade ago, might prove to be a potent weapon in stopping cancer from spreadin
Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the remarkable success of molecular targeted therapy in recent years, the rapid increase of drug resistance is a major obstacle to e

Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the remarkable success of molecular targeted therapy in recent years, the rapid increase of drug resistance is a major obstacle to e
Cancer drug restores immune system's ability to fight tumors

Cancer drug restores immune system's ability to fight tumors

by University of Texas at AustinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new, bio-inspired drug restores the effectiveness of immune cells in fighting cancer, a team led by researchers at The Universit

Cancer drug restores immune system's ability to fight tumors

by University of Texas at AustinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new, bio-inspired drug restores the effectiveness of immune cells in fighting cancer, a team led by researchers at The Universit
One dose of radiotherapy as effective as five doses for cancer in the spine

One dose of radiotherapy as effective as five doses for cancer in the spine

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA single dose of radiotherapy is as "effective" as five doses for end-of-life cancer patients suffering with painful spinal canal co

One dose of radiotherapy as effective as five doses for cancer in the spine

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA single dose of radiotherapy is as "effective" as five doses for end-of-life cancer patients suffering with painful spinal canal co
Nature-inspired peptide shows anti-tumor activity

Nature-inspired peptide shows anti-tumor activity

by Forschung & Bildung GmbHStructure and synthesis of kalata-type cyclotides. Pie-shaped flow chart demonstrates the solid phase peptide synthesis of kalata-type cyclotides by example of T20K. The

Nature-inspired peptide shows anti-tumor activity

by Forschung & Bildung GmbHStructure and synthesis of kalata-type cyclotides. Pie-shaped flow chart demonstrates the solid phase peptide synthesis of kalata-type cyclotides by example of T20K. The
A PoEM on breast cancer metastasis

A PoEM on breast cancer metastasis

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainWhen breast cancer cells spread through the body, they do so mainly through the lymph system that normally removes excess

A PoEM on breast cancer metastasis

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainWhen breast cancer cells spread through the body, they do so mainly through the lymph system that normally removes excess
Researchers build first large-scale atlas of how immune cells react to mutations during cancer immunotherapy

Researchers build first large-scale atlas of how immune cells react to mutations during cancer immunotherapy

byCleveland ClinicNeoantigen screening design and genomic features of NSCLC cohort.a, WES was performed onn= 58 pre-therapy samples andn= 42 on-therapy samples, whi

Researchers build first large-scale atlas of how immune cells react to mutations during cancer immunotherapy

byCleveland ClinicNeoantigen screening design and genomic features of NSCLC cohort.a, WES was performed onn= 58 pre-therapy samples andn= 42 on-therapy samples, whi
Spiritual themes, distrust may factor into Black patients' reluctance to participate in cancer clinical trials

Spiritual themes, distrust may factor into Black patients' reluctance to participate in cancer clinical trials

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpiritual beliefs and a historically-based distrust of clinical research may factor into Black patients' decisions about whe

Spiritual themes, distrust may factor into Black patients' reluctance to participate in cancer clinical trials

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpiritual beliefs and a historically-based distrust of clinical research may factor into Black patients' decisions about whe
Variation in cancer-causing KRAS mutations greater than thought

Variation in cancer-causing KRAS mutations greater than thought

by University of Eastern FinlandA mutation at the amino acid glycine 12 (orange) of the KRAS protein (purple) has an effect on KRAS dynamics. Credit: Tatu PantsarThe effects of KRAS mutations und

Variation in cancer-causing KRAS mutations greater than thought

by University of Eastern FinlandA mutation at the amino acid glycine 12 (orange) of the KRAS protein (purple) has an effect on KRAS dynamics. Credit: Tatu PantsarThe effects of KRAS mutations und
Researchers identify drug resistance factors for advanced prostate cancer

Researchers identify drug resistance factors for advanced prostate cancer

by Mayo ClinicThe DNA/RNA processing used both single sample and multi-sample analyses as part of the processing. Credit:Molecular Cancer Research(2022). DOI: 10.1158/1541-7786.MCR-22

Researchers identify drug resistance factors for advanced prostate cancer

by Mayo ClinicThe DNA/RNA processing used both single sample and multi-sample analyses as part of the processing. Credit:Molecular Cancer Research(2022). DOI: 10.1158/1541-7786.MCR-22
Researchers discover common markers of tumor hypoxia across 19 cancer types

Researchers discover common markers of tumor hypoxia across 19 cancer types

by Ontario Institute for Cancer ResearchUnlike healthy tissues, tumours thrive in low-oxygen environments, often acquiring the ability to resist treatment and spread to other sites in the body. Despit

Researchers discover common markers of tumor hypoxia across 19 cancer types

by Ontario Institute for Cancer ResearchUnlike healthy tissues, tumours thrive in low-oxygen environments, often acquiring the ability to resist treatment and spread to other sites in the body. Despit
Five-year interval is safe for prostate cancer screening, research shows

Five-year interval is safe for prostate cancer screening, research shows

by European Association of UrologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA simple blood test every five years is sufficient to screen low risk men for prostate cancer, new research has shown.The PSA blood test

Five-year interval is safe for prostate cancer screening, research shows

by European Association of UrologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA simple blood test every five years is sufficient to screen low risk men for prostate cancer, new research has shown.The PSA blood test