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Newly discovered mechanism helps tumor cells evade the immune system early on

Newly discovered mechanism helps tumor cells evade the immune system early on

byTechnical University MunichDr. Jan Böttcher, group leader and TUM Junior Fellow at the Institute of Molecular Immunology at Klinikum rechts der Isar (left) and doctoral student Sebastian Lache

Newly discovered mechanism helps tumor cells evade the immune system early on

byTechnical University MunichDr. Jan Böttcher, group leader and TUM Junior Fellow at the Institute of Molecular Immunology at Klinikum rechts der Isar (left) and doctoral student Sebastian Lache
Promising new treatment for deadly pediatric tumors

Promising new treatment for deadly pediatric tumors

by Konstanze Adam, Wilhelm Sander-StiftungA simplified schematic of the DNA damage repair pathways. Below there is the curves showing cell viability in response to the ATR inhibitors (AZD6738 and BAY

Promising new treatment for deadly pediatric tumors

by Konstanze Adam, Wilhelm Sander-StiftungA simplified schematic of the DNA damage repair pathways. Below there is the curves showing cell viability in response to the ATR inhibitors (AZD6738 and BAY
Onions and garlic may be recipe for reducing breast cancer risk: study

Onions and garlic may be recipe for reducing breast cancer risk: study

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that's a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also be a recip

Onions and garlic may be recipe for reducing breast cancer risk: study

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that's a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also be a recip
Exercise can increase the number of immune cells in the bloodstream of cancer patients

Exercise can increase the number of immune cells in the bloodstream of cancer patients

by University of TurkuCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExercise decreases the risk of cancer and reduces side effects of cancer treatments. In addition, it improves patients' quality of life

Exercise can increase the number of immune cells in the bloodstream of cancer patients

by University of TurkuCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExercise decreases the risk of cancer and reduces side effects of cancer treatments. In addition, it improves patients' quality of life
Genetically engineered dendritic cells enhance the power of immunotherapy against lung cancer

Genetically engineered dendritic cells enhance the power of immunotherapy against lung cancer

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101479A study by researchers at the UCLA Health

Genetically engineered dendritic cells enhance the power of immunotherapy against lung cancer

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101479A study by researchers at the UCLA Health
New insights into liver cancer using organoids

New insights into liver cancer using organoids

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyA culture of mini livers. Credit: Benedetta Artegiani / Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncologyScientists of the Princess Máxima Center for pediat

New insights into liver cancer using organoids

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyA culture of mini livers. Credit: Benedetta Artegiani / Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncologyScientists of the Princess Máxima Center for pediat
Researchers report method to determine the absolute dose for new radiotherapy cancer treatment technique

Researchers report method to determine the absolute dose for new radiotherapy cancer treatment technique

by National Physical LaboratoryExperimental setup mounted on the patient couch and radiograph of the NPL PSPC. (a) (1) Gantry, (2) NPL PSPC, (3) measurement instrumentation for the NPL PSPC, (4)

Researchers report method to determine the absolute dose for new radiotherapy cancer treatment technique

by National Physical LaboratoryExperimental setup mounted on the patient couch and radiograph of the NPL PSPC. (a) (1) Gantry, (2) NPL PSPC, (3) measurement instrumentation for the NPL PSPC, (4)
Study points to new drug target in fight against cancer

Study points to new drug target in fight against cancer

by Jade Boyd,Rice UniversityWhen oxidized, the protein mitoNEET (green) can close voltage-dependent anion channels, or VDACs (center), passageways that allow metabolites and signaling molecules

Study points to new drug target in fight against cancer

by Jade Boyd,Rice UniversityWhen oxidized, the protein mitoNEET (green) can close voltage-dependent anion channels, or VDACs (center), passageways that allow metabolites and signaling molecules
Novel CAR T-cell therapy demonstrates efficacy and safety in preclinical models of HER2-positive solid tumors

Novel CAR T-cell therapy demonstrates efficacy and safety in preclinical models of HER2-positive solid tumors

byVall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyGeneration and characterization of p95HER2.CART cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53265-7One-third of

Novel CAR T-cell therapy demonstrates efficacy and safety in preclinical models of HER2-positive solid tumors

byVall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyGeneration and characterization of p95HER2.CART cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53265-7One-third of
Phase 1 study: New medicine extends terminally-ill cancer patients' lives

Phase 1 study: New medicine extends terminally-ill cancer patients' lives

by Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyMarit Otterlei (center) is a professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. A new cancer drug developed by her and her colleague

Phase 1 study: New medicine extends terminally-ill cancer patients' lives

by Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyMarit Otterlei (center) is a professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. A new cancer drug developed by her and her colleague
Researchers identify the standard for gallbladder cancer surgery

Researchers identify the standard for gallbladder cancer surgery

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit:Annals of Surgical Oncology(2023). DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-13531-2The quality of surgery can drastically influence both short- and long-t

Researchers identify the standard for gallbladder cancer surgery

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit:Annals of Surgical Oncology(2023). DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-13531-2The quality of surgery can drastically influence both short- and long-t
H. pylori treatment may reduce gastric cancer incidence, death

H. pylori treatment may reduce gastric cancer incidence, death

(HealthDay)—Helicobacter pyloritreatment, vitamin supplementation, and garlic supplementation are associated with a reduced risk for gastric cancer mortality, according to a study published onli

H. pylori treatment may reduce gastric cancer incidence, death

(HealthDay)—Helicobacter pyloritreatment, vitamin supplementation, and garlic supplementation are associated with a reduced risk for gastric cancer mortality, according to a study published onli