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New tool pinpoints gaps in awareness of blood cancer symptoms

New tool pinpoints gaps in awareness of blood cancer symptoms

byUniversity of SurreySymptom awareness. *Cough was included as a non-blood cancer symptom. Credit:BMC Cancer(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-11149-xA new tool could help identify gap

New tool pinpoints gaps in awareness of blood cancer symptoms

byUniversity of SurreySymptom awareness. *Cough was included as a non-blood cancer symptom. Credit:BMC Cancer(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-11149-xA new tool could help identify gap
RNA-based therapy shows promise against aggressive childhood brain tumors in mice

RNA-based therapy shows promise against aggressive childhood brain tumors in mice

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113938Targeting a non-encoding stretch of RNA may help shrink tumors caused by an aggressive type of b

RNA-based therapy shows promise against aggressive childhood brain tumors in mice

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113938Targeting a non-encoding stretch of RNA may help shrink tumors caused by an aggressive type of b
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 reveals dual role of protein in cancer treatment

Study reveals dual role of protein in cancer treatment

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114289Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehe

Study reveals dual role of protein in cancer treatment

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114289Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehe
Study offers new understanding of why kidney cancers become metastatic

Study offers new understanding of why kidney cancers become metastatic

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterThis image shows a cross section of a kidney. Credit: Holly Fischer/WikipediaResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer have engi

Study offers new understanding of why kidney cancers become metastatic

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterThis image shows a cross section of a kidney. Credit: Holly Fischer/WikipediaResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer have engi
Creating a 'parts list' for cancer's spread, with help from a worm

Creating a 'parts list' for cancer's spread, with help from a worm

by Duke UniversityA tiny worm cell breaking through the wall that normally holds cells in place. Credit:Development(2023). DOI: 10.1242/dev.201570What makes some cancer cells stay put

Creating a 'parts list' for cancer's spread, with help from a worm

by Duke UniversityA tiny worm cell breaking through the wall that normally holds cells in place. Credit:Development(2023). DOI: 10.1242/dev.201570What makes some cancer cells stay put
Researchers gain new insights into chromosome shortening and identify new potential cancer drug targets

Researchers gain new insights into chromosome shortening and identify new potential cancer drug targets

by Institute of Cancer ResearchALT-reliant cells, with telomeres being marked by the green dots. Credit: Cancer and Genome Stability Team at the ICRA new study has provided insights into an impor

Researchers gain new insights into chromosome shortening and identify new potential cancer drug targets

by Institute of Cancer ResearchALT-reliant cells, with telomeres being marked by the green dots. Credit: Cancer and Genome Stability Team at the ICRA new study has provided insights into an impor
Exploring novel mechanisms and therapeutic targets for acute myeloid leukemia

Exploring novel mechanisms and therapeutic targets for acute myeloid leukemia

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with acute myeloid leukemia, the most common type of adult blood cancer, show

Exploring novel mechanisms and therapeutic targets for acute myeloid leukemia

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with acute myeloid leukemia, the most common type of adult blood cancer, show
Outdoor air pollution may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults

Outdoor air pollution may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults

byHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may increase non-lung cancer r

Outdoor air pollution may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults

byHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may increase non-lung cancer r
Discovery boosts the potential of new cancer-fighting drugs

Discovery boosts the potential of new cancer-fighting drugs

by The Scripps Research InstituteCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthScientists at Scripps Research have uncovered a critical feature that a promising new class

Discovery boosts the potential of new cancer-fighting drugs

by The Scripps Research InstituteCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthScientists at Scripps Research have uncovered a critical feature that a promising new class
New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteMatchMiner overview of data flow and modes of use. a) Data inputs from patients and trials are utilized by the MatchEngine to match patients to trials. b) Shown are

New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteMatchMiner overview of data flow and modes of use. a) Data inputs from patients and trials are utilized by the MatchEngine to match patients to trials. b) Shown are
Enhanced treatment of liver carcinoma with a drug-eluting hydrogel

Enhanced treatment of liver carcinoma with a drug-eluting hydrogel

by Stewart Han, Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationScientists from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have developed an injectable or catheter-administered hydrogel with

Enhanced treatment of liver carcinoma with a drug-eluting hydrogel

by Stewart Han, Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationScientists from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have developed an injectable or catheter-administered hydrogel with