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A hidden route for fatty acids can make cancers resistant to therapy

A hidden route for fatty acids can make cancers resistant to therapy

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Killer T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHFatty acid metabolism is an essential process in tumor growth and proliferation. Despite attempt

A hidden route for fatty acids can make cancers resistant to therapy

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Killer T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHFatty acid metabolism is an essential process in tumor growth and proliferation. Despite attempt
Chip-based blood test for multiple myeloma could make bone biopsies a relic of the past

Chip-based blood test for multiple myeloma could make bone biopsies a relic of the past

by University of KansasA new University of Kansas research effort featured in the current edition of Integrative Biology has resulted in a low-cost, reliable blood test that uses a small plastic

Chip-based blood test for multiple myeloma could make bone biopsies a relic of the past

by University of KansasA new University of Kansas research effort featured in the current edition of Integrative Biology has resulted in a low-cost, reliable blood test that uses a small plastic
Survey finds one in three patients needed more information on cancer treatment side effects

Survey finds one in three patients needed more information on cancer treatment side effects

by American Society for Radiation OncologyIn a nationwide survey of US adults treated for cancer, 1 in 3 patients said they experienced side effects from cancer treatment that they wish they'

Survey finds one in three patients needed more information on cancer treatment side effects

by American Society for Radiation OncologyIn a nationwide survey of US adults treated for cancer, 1 in 3 patients said they experienced side effects from cancer treatment that they wish they'
Predicting efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for advanced gastric cancer

Predicting efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for advanced gastric cancer

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesProcess for predicting the NACT efficacy in AGC. Credit: SIBETGastric cancer is a common malignant tumor that originates from the gastric mucosal epith

Predicting efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for advanced gastric cancer

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesProcess for predicting the NACT efficacy in AGC. Credit: SIBETGastric cancer is a common malignant tumor that originates from the gastric mucosal epith
Study shows why a common form of immunotherapy fails, and suggests solution

Study shows why a common form of immunotherapy fails, and suggests solution

by Georgetown University Medical CenterSamir N. Khleif, MD, director of The Loop Immuno-Oncology Laboratory at Georgetown Lombardi, led the research team that published new research on checkpoint

Study shows why a common form of immunotherapy fails, and suggests solution

by Georgetown University Medical CenterSamir N. Khleif, MD, director of The Loop Immuno-Oncology Laboratory at Georgetown Lombardi, led the research team that published new research on checkpoint
Study discovers tumor monocyte content predicts immunochemotherapy outcomes for esophageal cancer

Study discovers tumor monocyte content predicts immunochemotherapy outcomes for esophageal cancer

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.06.006A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the presence of

Study discovers tumor monocyte content predicts immunochemotherapy outcomes for esophageal cancer

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.06.006A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the presence of
Researchers discover how to predict the efficacy of one of the most widely used drugs against breast cancer

Researchers discover how to predict the efficacy of one of the most widely used drugs against breast cancer

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreClinical trial tumor samples: the phosphoprofiles were independent of the study site and/or treatment arm.AClinical trial treatment and s

Researchers discover how to predict the efficacy of one of the most widely used drugs against breast cancer

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreClinical trial tumor samples: the phosphoprofiles were independent of the study site and/or treatment arm.AClinical trial treatment and s
Cancer drug insight tactic could spell double trouble for tumours

Cancer drug insight tactic could spell double trouble for tumours

by University of EdinburghScientists hope to identify cancer drugs that work in a two-pronged approach -- by inducing errors when cancer cells divide packages of their DNA -- known as chromosomes

Cancer drug insight tactic could spell double trouble for tumours

by University of EdinburghScientists hope to identify cancer drugs that work in a two-pronged approach -- by inducing errors when cancer cells divide packages of their DNA -- known as chromosomes
A simple antibacterial treatment can solve a severe skin problem caused by radiation therapy

A simple antibacterial treatment can solve a severe skin problem caused by radiation therapy

byAlbert Einstein College of MedicineA new study inJAMA Oncologyfound that a simple antibacterial treatment prevents severe cases of radiation dermatitis (ARD): No patients in the tr

A simple antibacterial treatment can solve a severe skin problem caused by radiation therapy

byAlbert Einstein College of MedicineA new study inJAMA Oncologyfound that a simple antibacterial treatment prevents severe cases of radiation dermatitis (ARD): No patients in the tr
Research targets metformin as breast cancer prescription

Research targets metformin as breast cancer prescription

by Louisiana State UniversityCredit: LSU HealthResearch conducted by Suresh Alahari, Ph.D., Professor of Biochemistry and Genetics at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, has found that met

Research targets metformin as breast cancer prescription

by Louisiana State UniversityCredit: LSU HealthResearch conducted by Suresh Alahari, Ph.D., Professor of Biochemistry and Genetics at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, has found that met
Researchers describe a molecular strategy that helps prevent tumour formation in mice

Researchers describe a molecular strategy that helps prevent tumour formation in mice

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCredit: CNIOThe body's process for manufacturing fatty acids is regulated by the enzyme FASN. In normal cells, this is not a very active process—

Researchers describe a molecular strategy that helps prevent tumour formation in mice

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCredit: CNIOThe body's process for manufacturing fatty acids is regulated by the enzyme FASN. In normal cells, this is not a very active process—
And improved method for anti-cancer drug detection: How tiny tumor models could transform drug testing

And improved method for anti-cancer drug detection: How tiny tumor models could transform drug testing

by Songshan Lake Materials LaboratorySchematic of microfluidic chip-based approach for quality assessment and screening of esophageal cancer drugs. A three-dimensional scaffold with inverse opal struc

And improved method for anti-cancer drug detection: How tiny tumor models could transform drug testing

by Songshan Lake Materials LaboratorySchematic of microfluidic chip-based approach for quality assessment and screening of esophageal cancer drugs. A three-dimensional scaffold with inverse opal struc