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Researchers reveal role of PPDPF in development of mutant KRAS-driven pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Researchers reveal role of PPDPF in development of mutant KRAS-driven pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesSchematic representation demonstrating the function of PPDPF in KRAS activation. Credit: Dr. XIE Dong's groupA recent study by Dr. Xie Dong's group

Researchers reveal role of PPDPF in development of mutant KRAS-driven pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesSchematic representation demonstrating the function of PPDPF in KRAS activation. Credit: Dr. XIE Dong's groupA recent study by Dr. Xie Dong's group
Improving next-generation cancer treatments with cryoimmunotherapy

Improving next-generation cancer treatments with cryoimmunotherapy

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit:ACS Nano(2024). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c05809Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a more effective method of delivering a cut

Improving next-generation cancer treatments with cryoimmunotherapy

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit:ACS Nano(2024). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c05809Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a more effective method of delivering a cut
Future cancer treatment and fertility discussed in comprehensive review

Future cancer treatment and fertility discussed in comprehensive review

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit:European Journal of Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2024.114010In recent years, the treatment landscape for solid tumors has undergone a notable chang

Future cancer treatment and fertility discussed in comprehensive review

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit:European Journal of Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2024.114010In recent years, the treatment landscape for solid tumors has undergone a notable chang
Novel drug shows early promise in treating multiple myeloma

Novel drug shows early promise in treating multiple myeloma

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A first-of

Novel drug shows early promise in treating multiple myeloma

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A first-of
Research tests cost-effective approach to early-cancer detection from cell-free DNA in blood samples

Research tests cost-effective approach to early-cancer detection from cell-free DNA in blood samples

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly detection remains key to successfully treating many cancers, and early detection via cell-free DNA (cfDNA) circulati

Research tests cost-effective approach to early-cancer detection from cell-free DNA in blood samples

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly detection remains key to successfully treating many cancers, and early detection via cell-free DNA (cfDNA) circulati
Study: Risk of cancer remains high for women over 50 with genetic BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation

Study: Risk of cancer remains high for women over 50 with genetic BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation

by University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlthough genetic mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 are associated with a younger onset of breast and ovarian cancer, women with these genetic mu

Study: Risk of cancer remains high for women over 50 with genetic BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation

by University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlthough genetic mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 are associated with a younger onset of breast and ovarian cancer, women with these genetic mu
Novel treatment makes pancreatic cancer susceptible to immunotherapy, mouse study shows

Novel treatment makes pancreatic cancer susceptible to immunotherapy, mouse study shows

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of MedicineNew research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that blocking a major inflammatory pathway in panc

Novel treatment makes pancreatic cancer susceptible to immunotherapy, mouse study shows

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of MedicineNew research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that blocking a major inflammatory pathway in panc
Study finds combustion from gas stoves can raise indoor levels of chemical linked to blood cell cancers

Study finds combustion from gas stoves can raise indoor levels of chemical linked to blood cell cancers

by Rob Jordan,Stanford UniversityMean and median benzene emissions by fuel type (left panels; induction, coil, natural gas, and propane) and emissions from individual cooktop elements and ovens

Study finds combustion from gas stoves can raise indoor levels of chemical linked to blood cell cancers

by Rob Jordan,Stanford UniversityMean and median benzene emissions by fuel type (left panels; induction, coil, natural gas, and propane) and emissions from individual cooktop elements and ovens
Researchers discover critical process for how breast cancer spreads in bones

Researchers discover critical process for how breast cancer spreads in bones

by Brandi Wampler,University of Notre DameScientist Laurie Littlepage works with graduate student Ricardo Romero Moreno in her lab at the Harper Cancer Research Institute. Credit: Barbara Johnst

Researchers discover critical process for how breast cancer spreads in bones

by Brandi Wampler,University of Notre DameScientist Laurie Littlepage works with graduate student Ricardo Romero Moreno in her lab at the Harper Cancer Research Institute. Credit: Barbara Johnst
Study suggests a single dose of HPV vaccine provides years of protection from cancer

Study suggests a single dose of HPV vaccine provides years of protection from cancer

by Rita Reyburn and Professor Fiona Russell,University of MelbourneCredit: AI-generated imageAt some point in their life, it's estimated that around 80% of people will be infected with the h

Study suggests a single dose of HPV vaccine provides years of protection from cancer

by Rita Reyburn and Professor Fiona Russell,University of MelbourneCredit: AI-generated imageAt some point in their life, it's estimated that around 80% of people will be infected with the h
European cancer epidemic could occur in next decade if health system weaknesses, cancer research not urgently addressed

European cancer epidemic could occur in next decade if health system weaknesses, cancer research not urgently addressed

byLancetKey findings of The Lancet Oncology Groundshot Commission. Credit: The LancetThe COVID-19 pandemic has exposed weaknesses in cancer health systems and in the cancer research landscape ac

European cancer epidemic could occur in next decade if health system weaknesses, cancer research not urgently addressed

byLancetKey findings of The Lancet Oncology Groundshot Commission. Credit: The LancetThe COVID-19 pandemic has exposed weaknesses in cancer health systems and in the cancer research landscape ac
New treatment could increase lung cancer survival

New treatment could increase lung cancer survival

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchMYC-expression drives platinum resistance in vivo. A Schematic overview of experimental approach. B Representative CT images of RPM mice at time-points foll

New treatment could increase lung cancer survival

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchMYC-expression drives platinum resistance in vivo. A Schematic overview of experimental approach. B Representative CT images of RPM mice at time-points foll