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Mathematical methods for diagnosing breast cancer

Mathematical methods for diagnosing breast cancer

by Kaunas University of Technology100 microscope images of breast tissue were analyzed in order to teach computer to recognize malignancy; 85 percent accuracy rate was achieved. Credit: KTUA team

Mathematical methods for diagnosing breast cancer

by Kaunas University of Technology100 microscope images of breast tissue were analyzed in order to teach computer to recognize malignancy; 85 percent accuracy rate was achieved. Credit: KTUA team
Anticancer immunity through tumor antigen identification and conversion to DNA vaccines

Anticancer immunity through tumor antigen identification and conversion to DNA vaccines

by The Wistar InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainWistar scientists and collaborators demonstrated the utility of an optimized synthetic DNA vaccine platform for rapidly inducing immunity against u

Anticancer immunity through tumor antigen identification and conversion to DNA vaccines

by The Wistar InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainWistar scientists and collaborators demonstrated the utility of an optimized synthetic DNA vaccine platform for rapidly inducing immunity against u
Researchers find tumor microbiome interactions may identify new approaches for pancreatic cancer treatment

Researchers find tumor microbiome interactions may identify new approaches for pancreatic cancer treatment

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's leading cancer center and only National Cancer Institute-Designate

Researchers find tumor microbiome interactions may identify new approaches for pancreatic cancer treatment

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's leading cancer center and only National Cancer Institute-Designate
Study uncovers potential therapeutic approach for advanced prostate cancer

Study uncovers potential therapeutic approach for advanced prostate cancer

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityPALI1 bridges the interaction between PRC2 (SUZ12/EZH2/EED) and G9A to catalyze dual H3K9 and H3K27 methylation, which leads to strong repression of GPS

Study uncovers potential therapeutic approach for advanced prostate cancer

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityPALI1 bridges the interaction between PRC2 (SUZ12/EZH2/EED) and G9A to catalyze dual H3K9 and H3K27 methylation, which leads to strong repression of GPS
Researchers identify cancer killing capability of lesser-known immune cells

Researchers identify cancer killing capability of lesser-known immune cells

by Trinity College DublinResearch Assistant Professor at TTMI and Principal Investigator, Dr Margaret Dunne. Credit: Moya Nolan.Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have identified, for the firs

Researchers identify cancer killing capability of lesser-known immune cells

by Trinity College DublinResearch Assistant Professor at TTMI and Principal Investigator, Dr Margaret Dunne. Credit: Moya Nolan.Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have identified, for the firs
Study: Palliative care provided at point of oncology surgery does not improve patient outcomes

Study: Palliative care provided at point of oncology surgery does not improve patient outcomes

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne of the most important advances in palliative care in oncology over the past 15 years has been the recognition that pal

Study: Palliative care provided at point of oncology surgery does not improve patient outcomes

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne of the most important advances in palliative care in oncology over the past 15 years has been the recognition that pal
Research extends hope for gastric cancer patients with peritoneal metastasis

Research extends hope for gastric cancer patients with peritoneal metastasis

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolProfessor Jimmy So, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore; Dr Yong Wei Peng, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore; Dr Raghav Sundar, National Univer

Research extends hope for gastric cancer patients with peritoneal metastasis

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolProfessor Jimmy So, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore; Dr Yong Wei Peng, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore; Dr Raghav Sundar, National Univer
Unique gene activity discovered in people with both stroke and cancer

Unique gene activity discovered in people with both stroke and cancer

Not all strokes have a clear-cut cause like high blood pressure or smoking. For those so-called cryptogenic strokes, new research suggests cancer might be the trigger—a finding that could potentially

Unique gene activity discovered in people with both stroke and cancer

Not all strokes have a clear-cut cause like high blood pressure or smoking. For those so-called cryptogenic strokes, new research suggests cancer might be the trigger—a finding that could potentially
New discovery can help detect brain tumors

New discovery can help detect brain tumors

byUniversity of TurkuFluorine-18-labelled folate PET/CT 3D fusion image of a rat subject with a glioma visible in the central region of the brain. Credit: Maxwell MinerFolate-based radiopharmace

New discovery can help detect brain tumors

byUniversity of TurkuFluorine-18-labelled folate PET/CT 3D fusion image of a rat subject with a glioma visible in the central region of the brain. Credit: Maxwell MinerFolate-based radiopharmace
'Tumor progressing,' 'Positive findings': Patients often confused by medical jargon

'Tumor progressing,' 'Positive findings': Patients often confused by medical jargon

by Amy NortonIf you've ever left a medical appointment confused, it's probably not you: A new study finds that the medical jargon doctors use can be completely misunderstood by patients.Common

'Tumor progressing,' 'Positive findings': Patients often confused by medical jargon

by Amy NortonIf you've ever left a medical appointment confused, it's probably not you: A new study finds that the medical jargon doctors use can be completely misunderstood by patients.Common
Researchers design 'prodrug' that targets cancer cells' big appetite for glutamine, leaving healthy cells unharmed

Researchers design 'prodrug' that targets cancer cells' big appetite for glutamine, leaving healthy cells unharmed

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineSchematic showing DRP-104's bio-activation to DON in tumor and bio-inactivation to an inert metabolite in GI tissues. Credit: Jennifer E. Fairman

Researchers design 'prodrug' that targets cancer cells' big appetite for glutamine, leaving healthy cells unharmed

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineSchematic showing DRP-104's bio-activation to DON in tumor and bio-inactivation to an inert metabolite in GI tissues. Credit: Jennifer E. Fairman
Combined breast and gynecologic surgery: Study says not so fast

Combined breast and gynecologic surgery: Study says not so fast

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusSarah Tevis, MD. Credit: University of ColoradoBreast cancer patients and women undergoing cancer-preventive breast surgeries may consider combining the

Combined breast and gynecologic surgery: Study says not so fast

by Garth Sundem,CU Anschutz Medical CampusSarah Tevis, MD. Credit: University of ColoradoBreast cancer patients and women undergoing cancer-preventive breast surgeries may consider combining the