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Reprograming T cells to attack solid tumors

Reprograming T cells to attack solid tumors

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeA colourful battle: Live human liver cancer cells (green) are attacked by engineered T cells (blue), resulting in a dead liver ca

Reprograming T cells to attack solid tumors

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeA colourful battle: Live human liver cancer cells (green) are attacked by engineered T cells (blue), resulting in a dead liver ca
Mass spectrometry can monitor treatment response in multiple myeloma

Mass spectrometry can monitor treatment response in multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM), mass spectrometry (MS) can monitor treatment response, according to a study published online Jan. 4 inBlood Cancer Journa

Mass spectrometry can monitor treatment response in multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM), mass spectrometry (MS) can monitor treatment response, according to a study published online Jan. 4 inBlood Cancer Journa
Study: Conventional radiotherapy should remain standard of care for localized vertebral metastases of the spine

Study: Conventional radiotherapy should remain standard of care for localized vertebral metastases of the spine

by NRG OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults from the NRG Oncology RTOG 0631 clinical trial comparing stereotactic vs. conventional radiotherapy for localized vertebral metastases of the sp

Study: Conventional radiotherapy should remain standard of care for localized vertebral metastases of the spine

by NRG OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults from the NRG Oncology RTOG 0631 clinical trial comparing stereotactic vs. conventional radiotherapy for localized vertebral metastases of the sp
Brain boost: Can a coach help elders at risk for Alzheimer's?

Brain boost: Can a coach help elders at risk for Alzheimer's?

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs more medications move towards federal approval for Alzheimer's disease, a new study led by researchers at UC San

Brain boost: Can a coach help elders at risk for Alzheimer's?

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs more medications move towards federal approval for Alzheimer's disease, a new study led by researchers at UC San
New calculation tool identifies a group of cancer patients with favorable prognosis

New calculation tool identifies a group of cancer patients with favorable prognosis

by Centro de Investigación Médica Aplicada (CIMA) Universidad de NavarraResearchers from Cima and Clinica University of Navarra have developed a calculator that identifies patients with multiple myelo

New calculation tool identifies a group of cancer patients with favorable prognosis

by Centro de Investigación Médica Aplicada (CIMA) Universidad de NavarraResearchers from Cima and Clinica University of Navarra have developed a calculator that identifies patients with multiple myelo
Team explores anti-breast cancer properties of soy

Team explores anti-breast cancer properties of soy

by University of ArizonaOrnella I. Selmin, PhD (left), and Donato F. Romagnolo, PhD (right). Credit: University of Arizona Cancer CenterA University of Arizona Cancer Center research team is enga

Team explores anti-breast cancer properties of soy

by University of ArizonaOrnella I. Selmin, PhD (left), and Donato F. Romagnolo, PhD (right). Credit: University of Arizona Cancer CenterA University of Arizona Cancer Center research team is enga
Researchers identify compounds that starve melanoma cancer cells of energy

Researchers identify compounds that starve melanoma cancer cells of energy

by Oregon State UniversityMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers at Oregon State University a

Researchers identify compounds that starve melanoma cancer cells of energy

by Oregon State UniversityMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers at Oregon State University a
Researchers identify cancer killing capability of lesser-known immune cells

Researchers identify cancer killing capability of lesser-known immune cells

by Trinity College DublinResearch Assistant Professor at TTMI and Principal Investigator, Dr Margaret Dunne. Credit: Moya Nolan.Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have identified, for the firs

Researchers identify cancer killing capability of lesser-known immune cells

by Trinity College DublinResearch Assistant Professor at TTMI and Principal Investigator, Dr Margaret Dunne. Credit: Moya Nolan.Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have identified, for the firs
New imaging technique accurately detects aggressive kidney cancer

New imaging technique accurately detects aggressive kidney cancer

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesRepresentative imaging with [89Zr]Zr-girentuximab. Credit:The Lancet Oncology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S1470-2045(24)00402-9A new stud

New imaging technique accurately detects aggressive kidney cancer

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesRepresentative imaging with [89Zr]Zr-girentuximab. Credit:The Lancet Oncology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S1470-2045(24)00402-9A new stud
Study results show conjugate therapy produced remissions in one-third of patients with drug-resistant ovarian cancer

Study results show conjugate therapy produced remissions in one-third of patients with drug-resistant ovarian cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteAntitumor activity of mirvetuximab soravtansine. (A) Maximum percentage change in target lesion size from baseline. Best response according to RECIST is indicated b

Study results show conjugate therapy produced remissions in one-third of patients with drug-resistant ovarian cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteAntitumor activity of mirvetuximab soravtansine. (A) Maximum percentage change in target lesion size from baseline. Best response according to RECIST is indicated b
Adding new vaccine type to leading immunotherapy dramatically reduced melanoma recurrence

Adding new vaccine type to leading immunotherapy dramatically reduced melanoma recurrence

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe combination of an experimental mRNA vaccine with an immunotherapy reduced the likelihood of melanoma recurring or causing death by 44% w

Adding new vaccine type to leading immunotherapy dramatically reduced melanoma recurrence

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe combination of an experimental mRNA vaccine with an immunotherapy reduced the likelihood of melanoma recurring or causing death by 44% w
A naturally-occurring molecule shows promise as effective first-line treatment for prostate cancer

A naturally-occurring molecule shows promise as effective first-line treatment for prostate cancer

JANUARY 5, 2024byNottingham Trent UniversityLive-cell cytotoxicity analysis shows that carnosine induces the death of PC346Flu1 (A) and TRAMP-C1 (B) cells. Carnosine inhibited cell growth in a d

A naturally-occurring molecule shows promise as effective first-line treatment for prostate cancer

JANUARY 5, 2024byNottingham Trent UniversityLive-cell cytotoxicity analysis shows that carnosine induces the death of PC346Flu1 (A) and TRAMP-C1 (B) cells. Carnosine inhibited cell growth in a d