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Unique genetic signature found by research in different types of cancer

Unique genetic signature found by research in different types of cancer

by MELISA InstitutetimsTOF Pro mass spectrometer located in MELISA Institute's laboratories. Credit: MELISA InstituteResearch led by Dr. Mabel Vidal in the Department of Computer Science at the Un

Unique genetic signature found by research in different types of cancer

by MELISA InstitutetimsTOF Pro mass spectrometer located in MELISA Institute's laboratories. Credit: MELISA InstituteResearch led by Dr. Mabel Vidal in the Department of Computer Science at the Un
Swallowable device to detect Barrett's esophagus receives FDA 510(k) clearance

Swallowable device to detect Barrett's esophagus receives FDA 510(k) clearance

by Case Western Reserve University"FDA clearance of the EsoCheck device means the device is now available to patients and physicians as a non-endoscopic method for sampling the esophagus. Th

Swallowable device to detect Barrett's esophagus receives FDA 510(k) clearance

by Case Western Reserve University"FDA clearance of the EsoCheck device means the device is now available to patients and physicians as a non-endoscopic method for sampling the esophagus. Th
Simulating your cancer treatment on a computer

Simulating your cancer treatment on a computer

by University of OsloArnoldo Frigessi is the main person behind the new idea of making tens of thousands of virtual copies of the individual cancer patient and then testing all the treatments in

Simulating your cancer treatment on a computer

by University of OsloArnoldo Frigessi is the main person behind the new idea of making tens of thousands of virtual copies of the individual cancer patient and then testing all the treatments in
Mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer could support screening, in Malaysia and beyond

Mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer could support screening, in Malaysia and beyond

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: European Society for Medical OncologyA study that looked at mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer to support screening programmes in

Mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer could support screening, in Malaysia and beyond

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: European Society for Medical OncologyA study that looked at mainstreaming genetic counselling for ovarian cancer to support screening programmes in
Cytometry chip supports new revolution in cancer care for a truly personalized treatment plan

Cytometry chip supports new revolution in cancer care for a truly personalized treatment plan

by IMECImec's cell sorter concept uses integrated star-shaped microheaters to push the target cells into a side channel. Credit: IMECImec teamed up with the KU Leuven laboratory of tumor immu

Cytometry chip supports new revolution in cancer care for a truly personalized treatment plan

by IMECImec's cell sorter concept uses integrated star-shaped microheaters to push the target cells into a side channel. Credit: IMECImec teamed up with the KU Leuven laboratory of tumor immu
'Dual-target' cell therapy appears to shrink brain tumors, research finds

'Dual-target' cell therapy appears to shrink brain tumors, research finds

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsTargeting two brain tumor-associated proteins—rather than one—with CAR T cell therapy shows promise

'Dual-target' cell therapy appears to shrink brain tumors, research finds

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsTargeting two brain tumor-associated proteins—rather than one—with CAR T cell therapy shows promise
ASH: A+CHP bests CHOP for peripheral T-cell lymphoma

ASH: A+CHP bests CHOP for peripheral T-cell lymphoma

(HealthDay)—For patients with CD30-positive peripheral T-cell lymphoma, brentuximab vedotin, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone (A+CHP) is superior to cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincris

ASH: A+CHP bests CHOP for peripheral T-cell lymphoma

(HealthDay)—For patients with CD30-positive peripheral T-cell lymphoma, brentuximab vedotin, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone (A+CHP) is superior to cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincris
Liquid biopsy as effective as tissue biopsy for non-small cell lung cancer: study

Liquid biopsy as effective as tissue biopsy for non-small cell lung cancer: study

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterVassiliki Papadimitrakopoulou, M.D. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterA multi-center study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Ander

Liquid biopsy as effective as tissue biopsy for non-small cell lung cancer: study

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterVassiliki Papadimitrakopoulou, M.D. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterA multi-center study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Ander
Breakthrough research makes cancer-fighting viral agent more effective

Breakthrough research makes cancer-fighting viral agent more effective

byAarhus University4-OI promotes VSVΔ51 infection and oncolysis. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48422-xWhen a cancer cell doesn't respond to traditio

Breakthrough research makes cancer-fighting viral agent more effective

byAarhus University4-OI promotes VSVΔ51 infection and oncolysis. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48422-xWhen a cancer cell doesn't respond to traditio
Fecal microbe transplants help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and shrink tumors

Fecal microbe transplants help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and shrink tumors

by Diwakar Davar,The ConversationCancer patients who responded well to immunotherapy donated stool samples. Their stool was processed to yield material for a fecal microbe transplant. Credit: Di

Fecal microbe transplants help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and shrink tumors

by Diwakar Davar,The ConversationCancer patients who responded well to immunotherapy donated stool samples. Their stool was processed to yield material for a fecal microbe transplant. Credit: Di
Cancer mortality higher among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals; colorectal cancer before age 50 rising

Cancer mortality higher among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals; colorectal cancer before age 50 rising

byAmerican Cancer SocietyResearchers at the American Cancer Society stress improving access to high-quality cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment for this group of individuals. Credi

Cancer mortality higher among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals; colorectal cancer before age 50 rising

byAmerican Cancer SocietyResearchers at the American Cancer Society stress improving access to high-quality cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment for this group of individuals. Credi
Study sheds new light on mechanism of breast cancer treatment resistance

Study sheds new light on mechanism of breast cancer treatment resistance

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainA study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has illumina

Study sheds new light on mechanism of breast cancer treatment resistance

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainA study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has illumina