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Team discovers secret to making immune cells better cancer killers

Team discovers secret to making immune cells better cancer killers

by University of VirginiaResearchers Lelisa F. Gemta (left) and Timothy Bullock have determined why killer T cells can be so helpless against cancer. Their finding could allow doctors to make the

Team discovers secret to making immune cells better cancer killers

by University of VirginiaResearchers Lelisa F. Gemta (left) and Timothy Bullock have determined why killer T cells can be so helpless against cancer. Their finding could allow doctors to make the
Deep proteomic profiling reveals possible therapeutic targets for medulloblastoma

Deep proteomic profiling reveals possible therapeutic targets for medulloblastoma

byTranslational Genomics Research InstituteSample overview and subgroup classification. (A) Common molecular alterations and subgroup classifications of 20 MB PDX models. (B) Partial least squar

Deep proteomic profiling reveals possible therapeutic targets for medulloblastoma

byTranslational Genomics Research InstituteSample overview and subgroup classification. (A) Common molecular alterations and subgroup classifications of 20 MB PDX models. (B) Partial least squar
A new antibody capture method reveals G-quadruplex landscape and its regulation

A new antibody capture method reveals G-quadruplex landscape and its regulation

by Impact Journals LLCA comparative analysis of G4 landscape in cultured cells usingAbCG4-ChIP. (A) A schematic of the conventional G4-ChIP highlighting the possibilities of false positive

A new antibody capture method reveals G-quadruplex landscape and its regulation

by Impact Journals LLCA comparative analysis of G4 landscape in cultured cells usingAbCG4-ChIP. (A) A schematic of the conventional G4-ChIP highlighting the possibilities of false positive
Study supports PSA screening for male BRCA2 carrier

Study supports PSA screening for male BRCA2 carrier

(HealthDay)—Systematic prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening is advised for men who are carriers of theBRCA2mutation, which is associated with a higher incidence of prostate cancer, yo

Study supports PSA screening for male BRCA2 carrier

(HealthDay)—Systematic prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening is advised for men who are carriers of theBRCA2mutation, which is associated with a higher incidence of prostate cancer, yo
Study reveals CREB3's role in hepatocellular carcinoma suppression via AKT signaling

Study reveals CREB3's role in hepatocellular carcinoma suppression via AKT signaling

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationExpression of CREB3 is decreased in HCC tissues and correlated with better clinical outcome. (A) mRNA expression of CREB3 in HCC tiss

Study reveals CREB3's role in hepatocellular carcinoma suppression via AKT signaling

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationExpression of CREB3 is decreased in HCC tissues and correlated with better clinical outcome. (A) mRNA expression of CREB3 in HCC tiss
Study finds that brain tumors 'hack' the communication between neurons

Study finds that brain tumors 'hack' the communication between neurons

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreThe metastasis (lighter green) is shown to interact with a neuron (brighter green). This neuron has been artificially marked for research, but is sur

Study finds that brain tumors 'hack' the communication between neurons

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreThe metastasis (lighter green) is shown to interact with a neuron (brighter green). This neuron has been artificially marked for research, but is sur
New compounds target and kill brain cancer cells after being energized by low X-ray dose

New compounds target and kill brain cancer cells after being energized by low X-ray dose

by Nanyang Technological UniversityResearch fellow Dr Huang Jingsheng from NTU Singapore's School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology preparing new anti-brain cancer compound

New compounds target and kill brain cancer cells after being energized by low X-ray dose

by Nanyang Technological UniversityResearch fellow Dr Huang Jingsheng from NTU Singapore's School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology preparing new anti-brain cancer compound
Financial toxicity found to affect at least one-third of Canadian patients with cancer

Financial toxicity found to affect at least one-third of Canadian patients with cancer

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAt least one-third of Canadians diagnosed with cancer experience financial distress, called "financial toxicity,&quot

Financial toxicity found to affect at least one-third of Canadian patients with cancer

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAt least one-third of Canadians diagnosed with cancer experience financial distress, called "financial toxicity,&quot
New study supports annual breast cancer screening for women over 40

New study supports annual breast cancer screening for women over 40

by Asher Jones and Cynthia Patton,University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen diagnosed with breast cancer who had regular screening mammograms

New study supports annual breast cancer screening for women over 40

by Asher Jones and Cynthia Patton,University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen diagnosed with breast cancer who had regular screening mammograms
Researchers program cancer-fighting cells to resist exhaustion, attack solid tumors in mice

Researchers program cancer-fighting cells to resist exhaustion, attack solid tumors in mice

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new approach to programing cancer-fighting immune cells called CAR-T cells can prolong their activity and increase their effectiven

Researchers program cancer-fighting cells to resist exhaustion, attack solid tumors in mice

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new approach to programing cancer-fighting immune cells called CAR-T cells can prolong their activity and increase their effectiven
Doctors call for expanded reporting of medical care given in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers

Doctors call for expanded reporting of medical care given in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newstudyled by Dr. Annette Dekker, an assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at UCLA, c

Doctors call for expanded reporting of medical care given in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newstudyled by Dr. Annette Dekker, an assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at UCLA, c
From eye drops to potential leukaemia treatment

From eye drops to potential leukaemia treatment

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaAn active ingredient

From eye drops to potential leukaemia treatment

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/WikipediaAn active ingredient