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Looking at the role epigenetics plays in the ways cancer behaves

Looking at the role epigenetics plays in the ways cancer behaves

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressGenetic control of expression with eQTL. a, The number of genes with significant models for each data type. b, Distribution of regression coefficients (effect sizes) for e

Looking at the role epigenetics plays in the ways cancer behaves

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressGenetic control of expression with eQTL. a, The number of genes with significant models for each data type. b, Distribution of regression coefficients (effect sizes) for e
Scientists describe how iron helps drive tumor development in colorectal cancer

Scientists describe how iron helps drive tumor development in colorectal cancer

by Michael Haederle,University of New MexicoTFRC is increased in human CRC and is positively correlated with the CTNNB1 protein expression. Detection of TFRC expression in human normal (n = 5–8)

Scientists describe how iron helps drive tumor development in colorectal cancer

by Michael Haederle,University of New MexicoTFRC is increased in human CRC and is positively correlated with the CTNNB1 protein expression. Detection of TFRC expression in human normal (n = 5–8)
Study reveals why testicular cancer is so responsive to chemo

Study reveals why testicular cancer is so responsive to chemo

by Cornell UniversityA low magnification image of a germ cell tumor, called a teratocarcinoma, from a new mouse model developed to study testicular cancer. A cluster of cancer stem cells, termed

Study reveals why testicular cancer is so responsive to chemo

by Cornell UniversityA low magnification image of a germ cell tumor, called a teratocarcinoma, from a new mouse model developed to study testicular cancer. A cluster of cancer stem cells, termed
Gut microbes implicated in bladder cancer

Gut microbes implicated in bladder cancer

byEuropean Molecular Biology LaboratoryA science illustrator depicts how the carcinogen BBN (left) is affected by gut bacteria and then metabolized to BCPN (right) and distributed in the body, l

Gut microbes implicated in bladder cancer

byEuropean Molecular Biology LaboratoryA science illustrator depicts how the carcinogen BBN (left) is affected by gut bacteria and then metabolized to BCPN (right) and distributed in the body, l
Circular RNA limits skin cancer spread

Circular RNA limits skin cancer spread

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA mysterious piece of genetic material restrains the spread of skin cancer cells, but is frequently lost as they mature, a new study finds.Published

Circular RNA limits skin cancer spread

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA mysterious piece of genetic material restrains the spread of skin cancer cells, but is frequently lost as they mature, a new study finds.Published
Faulty DNA repair may lead to BRCA-linked cancers

Faulty DNA repair may lead to BRCA-linked cancers

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeStalled replication forks (yellow arrows) are detected at the BRCA1 gene in cells containing a BRCA1 germline mutation. Credit: Weill Cornell MedicineError-prone D

Faulty DNA repair may lead to BRCA-linked cancers

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeStalled replication forks (yellow arrows) are detected at the BRCA1 gene in cells containing a BRCA1 germline mutation. Credit: Weill Cornell MedicineError-prone D
'Cure or nothing' doesn't capture the realities of modern cancer research and treatment

'Cure or nothing' doesn't capture the realities of modern cancer research and treatment

by Paul Workman,Institute of Cancer ResearchAbiraterone was the first treatment shown to be effective in men with advanced prostate cancer. Credit: Institute of Cancer ResearchCancer was in the

'Cure or nothing' doesn't capture the realities of modern cancer research and treatment

by Paul Workman,Institute of Cancer ResearchAbiraterone was the first treatment shown to be effective in men with advanced prostate cancer. Credit: Institute of Cancer ResearchCancer was in the
Innovative test that detects complex DNA patterns may improve mesothelioma detection rate in blood

Innovative test that detects complex DNA patterns may improve mesothelioma detection rate in blood

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicStudy design. Our study involved detecting junctions that result from chromosomal rearrangements, insertions and deletions in mesothelioma in Step 1, then designing pr

Innovative test that detects complex DNA patterns may improve mesothelioma detection rate in blood

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicStudy design. Our study involved detecting junctions that result from chromosomal rearrangements, insertions and deletions in mesothelioma in Step 1, then designing pr
New imaging system and artificial intelligence algorithm accurately identify brain tumors

New imaging system and artificial intelligence algorithm accurately identify brain tumors

byNYU Langone HealthStimulated Raman histologic images of diffuse astrocytoma (left) and meningioma (right). Credit: Daniel Orringer, NYU Langone HealthA novel method of combining advanced optic

New imaging system and artificial intelligence algorithm accurately identify brain tumors

byNYU Langone HealthStimulated Raman histologic images of diffuse astrocytoma (left) and meningioma (right). Credit: Daniel Orringer, NYU Langone HealthA novel method of combining advanced optic
Investing just $40 million new dollars in lung cancer research related to women has dramatic impact on US economy

Investing just $40 million new dollars in lung cancer research related to women has dramatic impact on US economy

by BurnessCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDoubling the funding for research focused on women and lung cancer will have enormous economic impacts for families and the nation, according to anew r

Investing just $40 million new dollars in lung cancer research related to women has dramatic impact on US economy

by BurnessCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDoubling the funding for research focused on women and lung cancer will have enormous economic impacts for families and the nation, according to anew r
Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer

Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an editorial, published inOncosciencetitled, "Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer,&quo

Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an editorial, published inOncosciencetitled, "Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer,&quo
Novel treatment regimen for FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia shows promise in new study

Novel treatment regimen for FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia shows promise in new study

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUp to 30% of patients newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) have an FLT3 gene

Novel treatment regimen for FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia shows promise in new study

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUp to 30% of patients newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) have an FLT3 gene