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Prostate cancer: Getting ever closer to diagnosis using an 'electronic nose'

Prostate cancer: Getting ever closer to diagnosis using an 'electronic nose'

by Politecnico di MilanoPrototype of an electronic nose developed by the Politecnico di Milano in partnership with Humanitas, capable of diagnosing a tumor using a urine sample with 82% accuracy. Cred

Prostate cancer: Getting ever closer to diagnosis using an 'electronic nose'

by Politecnico di MilanoPrototype of an electronic nose developed by the Politecnico di Milano in partnership with Humanitas, capable of diagnosing a tumor using a urine sample with 82% accuracy. Cred
Two genomic studies could yield more effective, less toxic immunotherapies

Two genomic studies could yield more effective, less toxic immunotherapies

by Institut CurieTE-Exon splicing junctions can help differentiate tumors from healthy tissue. Credit: Verge Scientific Communications / Antonela Merlotti / Marianne Burbage / Benjamin SadaccaMnemo Th

Two genomic studies could yield more effective, less toxic immunotherapies

by Institut CurieTE-Exon splicing junctions can help differentiate tumors from healthy tissue. Credit: Verge Scientific Communications / Antonela Merlotti / Marianne Burbage / Benjamin SadaccaMnemo Th
Chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cells protect their neighbors, shows study

Chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cells protect their neighbors, shows study

by University of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCertain chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cells protect neighboring cancer cells by sending signals that induce resistance, accord

Chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cells protect their neighbors, shows study

by University of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCertain chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cells protect neighboring cancer cells by sending signals that induce resistance, accord
Early onset colorectal cancer rising fastest in the west

Early onset colorectal cancer rising fastest in the west

by American Cancer SocietyCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Early-onset colorectal cancer -cancer occurring before age 50—is rising most rapidly in

Early onset colorectal cancer rising fastest in the west

by American Cancer SocietyCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Early-onset colorectal cancer -cancer occurring before age 50—is rising most rapidly in
New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes

New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterEmbryonal rhabdomyosarcoma cells. Credit: UT SouthwesternUsing a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 gene

New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterEmbryonal rhabdomyosarcoma cells. Credit: UT SouthwesternUsing a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 gene
Novel inherited variants may raise risk for Hodgkin lymphoma

Novel inherited variants may raise risk for Hodgkin lymphoma

Novel coding and noncoding gene variants have been identified that may increase the risk for developing Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), according to a study published online Aug. 20 inBlood.Jamie E. Fler

Novel inherited variants may raise risk for Hodgkin lymphoma

Novel coding and noncoding gene variants have been identified that may increase the risk for developing Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), according to a study published online Aug. 20 inBlood.Jamie E. Fler
Tumor matrix profiling gives clues to progression of some lung cancers

Tumor matrix profiling gives clues to progression of some lung cancers

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchGraphic of lungs and cells. Credit: Thomas Cox/Garvan InstituteScientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have identified molecular profiles of

Tumor matrix profiling gives clues to progression of some lung cancers

byGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchGraphic of lungs and cells. Credit: Thomas Cox/Garvan InstituteScientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have identified molecular profiles of
Study examines hesitation toward potential changes to bowel cancer surveillance

Study examines hesitation toward potential changes to bowel cancer surveillance

byFlinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs doctors and researchers discuss whether to push recommended bowel cancer colonoscopy surveillance intervals out beyond five years, new re

Study examines hesitation toward potential changes to bowel cancer surveillance

byFlinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs doctors and researchers discuss whether to push recommended bowel cancer colonoscopy surveillance intervals out beyond five years, new re
Branched-chain amino acids regulate the development and progression of cancer

Branched-chain amino acids regulate the development and progression of cancer

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeFigure 1. Credit: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeResearchers at A*STAR's Singapore Bioimaging

Branched-chain amino acids regulate the development and progression of cancer

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeFigure 1. Credit: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeResearchers at A*STAR's Singapore Bioimaging
Fluorescent marker can help guide surgeons to remove dangerous brain tumor cells more accurately

Fluorescent marker can help guide surgeons to remove dangerous brain tumor cells more accurately

by National Cancer Research InstituteThe top picture pink shows fluorescence, the bottom picture is not fluorescing. Credit: Colin WattsA chemical that highlights tumour cells has been used by surgeon

Fluorescent marker can help guide surgeons to remove dangerous brain tumor cells more accurately

by National Cancer Research InstituteThe top picture pink shows fluorescence, the bottom picture is not fluorescing. Credit: Colin WattsA chemical that highlights tumour cells has been used by surgeon
New prostate cancer biomarkers provide hope to millions of men

New prostate cancer biomarkers provide hope to millions of men

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageUniSA researchers have identified three new biomarkers for prostate cancer to help identify and differentiate potentially aggressive case

New prostate cancer biomarkers provide hope to millions of men

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageUniSA researchers have identified three new biomarkers for prostate cancer to help identify and differentiate potentially aggressive case
Solving the mystery of NPM1 in acute myeloid leukemia

Solving the mystery of NPM1 in acute myeloid leukemia

by Allison Mickey,Baylor College of MedicineDr. Margaret Goodell, the corresponding author of this work. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineAlthough it has long been recognized that mutations of

Solving the mystery of NPM1 in acute myeloid leukemia

by Allison Mickey,Baylor College of MedicineDr. Margaret Goodell, the corresponding author of this work. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineAlthough it has long been recognized that mutations of