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Bacteria commonly found in the body contribute to stomach cancer, finds study

Bacteria commonly found in the body contribute to stomach cancer, finds study

byNanyang Technological UniversityScanning electron microscope photo of Streptococcus anginosus. Credit: CUHKA new study has discovered that a type of bacteria commonly found in the body, which

Bacteria commonly found in the body contribute to stomach cancer, finds study

byNanyang Technological UniversityScanning electron microscope photo of Streptococcus anginosus. Credit: CUHKA new study has discovered that a type of bacteria commonly found in the body, which
New research could prevent jaw damage in patients being treated for cancer or osteoporosis

New research could prevent jaw damage in patients being treated for cancer or osteoporosis

by Gary Polakovic,University of Southern CaliforniaOsteonecrosis of the jaw is a rare, incurable side effect of some drug treatments. Credit: Photo/Science SourceUSC researchers and collaborator

New research could prevent jaw damage in patients being treated for cancer or osteoporosis

by Gary Polakovic,University of Southern CaliforniaOsteonecrosis of the jaw is a rare, incurable side effect of some drug treatments. Credit: Photo/Science SourceUSC researchers and collaborator
New study flips the script on liver cancer

New study flips the script on liver cancer

by University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego scientists find the protein ATF4 prevents liver damage and its progression to cancer by blocking ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of liver c

New study flips the script on liver cancer

by University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego scientists find the protein ATF4 prevents liver damage and its progression to cancer by blocking ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of liver c
Why alarm is easing over a rise in pancreatic cancer among the young

Why alarm is easing over a rise in pancreatic cancer among the young

by Robin FosterExperts have been concerned by rising rates of pancreatic cancer in young adults, but new research reveals the jump in cases has not been accompanied by any increase in deaths from the

Why alarm is easing over a rise in pancreatic cancer among the young

by Robin FosterExperts have been concerned by rising rates of pancreatic cancer in young adults, but new research reveals the jump in cases has not been accompanied by any increase in deaths from the
Study sheds light on how breast cancer cells evade immune surveillance and survive in lymph nodes

Study sheds light on how breast cancer cells evade immune surveillance and survive in lymph nodes

by Brandon Chase,Massachusetts General HospitalA molecule called MHC-II (seen here in green) disguises metastatic breast cancer cells (red), allowing them to invade the lymph nodes and take root

Study sheds light on how breast cancer cells evade immune surveillance and survive in lymph nodes

by Brandon Chase,Massachusetts General HospitalA molecule called MHC-II (seen here in green) disguises metastatic breast cancer cells (red), allowing them to invade the lymph nodes and take root
Existing cancer drugs have potential to benefit thousands more patients, research shows

Existing cancer drugs have potential to benefit thousands more patients, research shows

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchSF3B1 hotspot mutations confer sensitivity to PARP inhibition by eliciting a defective replication stress response. Credit:Nature Genetics(2023). DOI: 1

Existing cancer drugs have potential to benefit thousands more patients, research shows

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchSF3B1 hotspot mutations confer sensitivity to PARP inhibition by eliciting a defective replication stress response. Credit:Nature Genetics(2023). DOI: 1
A new tool to screen drugs that target loss of tumor suppressor genes

A new tool to screen drugs that target loss of tumor suppressor genes

by Ludwig Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104437In a May publication iniScience, researchers led by Ludwig Johns Hopkins's

A new tool to screen drugs that target loss of tumor suppressor genes

by Ludwig Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104437In a May publication iniScience, researchers led by Ludwig Johns Hopkins's
Researchers identify potential gene marker for treating pancreatic cancer

Researchers identify potential gene marker for treating pancreatic cancer

by Joe Dangor,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicResearchers at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a gene marker that may lead to a more effective, precision treatment for pancre

Researchers identify potential gene marker for treating pancreatic cancer

by Joe Dangor,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicResearchers at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a gene marker that may lead to a more effective, precision treatment for pancre
Treatment found to reduce progression of rare blood cancer by 74%

Treatment found to reduce progression of rare blood cancer by 74%

Credit: Wikimedia CommonsA treatment that involves genetically modifying the body's own immune cells has been found to cut the risk of disease progression by 74 percent in people with a rare type

Treatment found to reduce progression of rare blood cancer by 74%

Credit: Wikimedia CommonsA treatment that involves genetically modifying the body's own immune cells has been found to cut the risk of disease progression by 74 percent in people with a rare type
Drug form of traditional Chinese medicine compound found to improve survival of mice with brain tumors

Drug form of traditional Chinese medicine compound found to improve survival of mice with brain tumors

by Brown UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101019A new study shows how a drug made from a natural compound used in traditional

Drug form of traditional Chinese medicine compound found to improve survival of mice with brain tumors

by Brown UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101019A new study shows how a drug made from a natural compound used in traditional
Researchers analyze factors contributing to high levels of esophageal cancer in Tanzania

Researchers analyze factors contributing to high levels of esophageal cancer in Tanzania

byThe City University of New YorkAssociations between the number of hospitals and esophageal cancer incidence with or without Dar es Salam hospital. Credit:Journal of Cancer Epidemiology&n

Researchers analyze factors contributing to high levels of esophageal cancer in Tanzania

byThe City University of New YorkAssociations between the number of hospitals and esophageal cancer incidence with or without Dar es Salam hospital. Credit:Journal of Cancer Epidemiology&n
One test to diagnose them all: Researchers exploit cancers' unique DNA signature

One test to diagnose them all: Researchers exploit cancers' unique DNA signature

by Abu Sina, Laura G. Carrascosa And Matt Trau,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageResearchers have developed a test that could be used to diagnose all cancers. It is based on a unique DNA

One test to diagnose them all: Researchers exploit cancers' unique DNA signature

by Abu Sina, Laura G. Carrascosa And Matt Trau,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageResearchers have developed a test that could be used to diagnose all cancers. It is based on a unique DNA