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Scientists discover key information about the function of mitochondria in cancer cells

Scientists discover key information about the function of mitochondria in cancer cells

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have long known that mitochondria play a crucial role in the metabolism and energy production of cancer cells.

Scientists discover key information about the function of mitochondria in cancer cells

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have long known that mitochondria play a crucial role in the metabolism and energy production of cancer cells.
Lorazepam may Fuel Poor Pancreatic Cancer Outcome!

Lorazepam may Fuel Poor Pancreatic Cancer Outcome!

byHemalatha Manikandanon August 17, 2023Lorazepamis a drug, frequently used to relieve anxiety in cancer patients. Studies reveal that,Pancreatic cancerpatients who took

Lorazepam may Fuel Poor Pancreatic Cancer Outcome!

byHemalatha Manikandanon August 17, 2023Lorazepamis a drug, frequently used to relieve anxiety in cancer patients. Studies reveal that,Pancreatic cancerpatients who took
Adjuvant Nivolumab Receives CHMP Recommendation for Completely Resected Stage IIB/C Melanoma

Adjuvant Nivolumab Receives CHMP Recommendation for Completely Resected Stage IIB/C Melanoma

July 21, 2023Chris RyanThe European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has recommended approval of nivolumab monotherapy for the adjuvant treatment of patients at least

Adjuvant Nivolumab Receives CHMP Recommendation for Completely Resected Stage IIB/C Melanoma

July 21, 2023Chris RyanThe European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has recommended approval of nivolumab monotherapy for the adjuvant treatment of patients at least
Could a dramatic rise in liver cancer in Australia be linked to climate change?

Could a dramatic rise in liver cancer in Australia be linked to climate change?

byQueensland University of TechnologyCredit:Science of The Total Environment(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160412Professor Wenbiao Hu from the QUT School of Public Health and

Could a dramatic rise in liver cancer in Australia be linked to climate change?

byQueensland University of TechnologyCredit:Science of The Total Environment(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160412Professor Wenbiao Hu from the QUT School of Public Health and
Noninvasive Test Shows Promise in Early Bladder Cancer Diagnosis

Noninvasive Test Shows Promise in Early Bladder Cancer Diagnosis

byColleen Fleisson August 15, 2023A new molecular diagnostic method that identifies primary bladder cancer in patients who observe blood in their urine (hematuria) could expediteblad

Noninvasive Test Shows Promise in Early Bladder Cancer Diagnosis

byColleen Fleisson August 15, 2023A new molecular diagnostic method that identifies primary bladder cancer in patients who observe blood in their urine (hematuria) could expediteblad
Analysis reveals adverse effects of complex cancer therapies called antibody drug conjugates

Analysis reveals adverse effects of complex cancer therapies called antibody drug conjugates

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver the past two decades, numerous complex cancer therapies called antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) have been tested in clinical trials and approved for

Analysis reveals adverse effects of complex cancer therapies called antibody drug conjugates

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver the past two decades, numerous complex cancer therapies called antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) have been tested in clinical trials and approved for
How gut bacteria can impact treatments for cancer

How gut bacteria can impact treatments for cancer

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressTreatment with 3-IAA and FIRINOX results in reduced autophagic activity. a, Gnotobiotic mice were colonized with R microbiota and KPC cells were orthotopically injected. M

How gut bacteria can impact treatments for cancer

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressTreatment with 3-IAA and FIRINOX results in reduced autophagic activity. a, Gnotobiotic mice were colonized with R microbiota and KPC cells were orthotopically injected. M
Cancer cells may shrink or super-size to survive

Cancer cells may shrink or super-size to survive

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCancer cells can shrink or super-size themselves to survive drug treatment or other challenges within their environment, researcher

Cancer cells may shrink or super-size to survive

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCancer cells can shrink or super-size themselves to survive drug treatment or other challenges within their environment, researcher
RXR, the cell protein that keeps blood stem cells young and fit

RXR, the cell protein that keeps blood stem cells young and fit

RXR, the cell protein that keeps blood stem cells young and fitby Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Bone marrow histology in a normal mouse and in a mouse lacking

RXR, the cell protein that keeps blood stem cells young and fit

RXR, the cell protein that keeps blood stem cells young and fitby Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Bone marrow histology in a normal mouse and in a mouse lacking
Improving treatment for hairy cell leukemia

Improving treatment for hairy cell leukemia

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with relapsed or refractory hairy cell leukemia who were treated with vemurafenib experienced excellent respon

Improving treatment for hairy cell leukemia

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with relapsed or refractory hairy cell leukemia who were treated with vemurafenib experienced excellent respon
Two cancer-causing genes work together to promote metastasis

Two cancer-causing genes work together to promote metastasis

byeLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancer-promoting genes MYC and TWIST1 co-opt immune system cells to enable cancer cells to spread, but blocking a key step in this process can help prevent the di

Two cancer-causing genes work together to promote metastasis

byeLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainCancer-promoting genes MYC and TWIST1 co-opt immune system cells to enable cancer cells to spread, but blocking a key step in this process can help prevent the di
Online educational videos boost cancer knowledge

Online educational videos boost cancer knowledge

byRutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnline health videos can be an important source of cancer education, according to Rutgers researchers. Their review, published in theJournal of

Online educational videos boost cancer knowledge

byRutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnline health videos can be an important source of cancer education, according to Rutgers researchers. Their review, published in theJournal of