AI tool predicts cancer gene activity from biopsy images

by Sarah C.P. Williams,Stanford University Medical CenterA new AI program, SEQUOIA, can analyze a microscopy image from a tumor biopsy (left, purple) and rapidly determine what genes are likely

Updated on: November 30,2024

AI tool predicts cancer gene activity from biopsy images

by Sarah C.P. Williams,Stanford University Medical CenterA new AI program, SEQUOIA, can analyze a microscopy image from a tumor biopsy (left, purple) and rapidly determine what genes are likely

Updated on:November 30,2024

Proteins in milk and blood could one day let doctors detect breast cancer earlier, and save lives

by Danielle Whitham,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors may someday be able to use bodily fluids to noninvasively detect breast cancer in patients earlier than is possible

Updated on: March 30,2024

Proteins in milk and blood could one day let doctors detect breast cancer earlier, and save lives

by Danielle Whitham,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors may someday be able to use bodily fluids to noninvasively detect breast cancer in patients earlier than is possible

Updated on:March 30,2024

Less lung tissue removal needed for early-stage cancer, study finds

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: AI-generated imageSurgery that removes only a portion of one of the five lobes that comprise a lung is as effective as the traditional surgery that removes

Updated on: January 23,2024

Less lung tissue removal needed for early-stage cancer, study finds

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: AI-generated imageSurgery that removes only a portion of one of the five lobes that comprise a lung is as effective as the traditional surgery that removes

Updated on:January 23,2024

Neoadjuvant immunotherapy with relatlimab and nivolumab is safe and effective in stage III melanoma

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiving the combination of immune checkpoint inhibitors relatlimab and nivolumab to patients with stage III melanoma bef

Updated on: January 13,2024

Neoadjuvant immunotherapy with relatlimab and nivolumab is safe and effective in stage III melanoma

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiving the combination of immune checkpoint inhibitors relatlimab and nivolumab to patients with stage III melanoma bef

Updated on:January 13,2024

Researchers investigate effects of pharmacological antioxidant compound DPDT on tumor cells

by Impact Journals LLCApoptosis induction by DPDT. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28465A new research paper has been published in the journalOncotargetentitled, &q

Updated on: February 18,2024

Researchers investigate effects of pharmacological antioxidant compound DPDT on tumor cells

by Impact Journals LLCApoptosis induction by DPDT. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28465A new research paper has been published in the journalOncotargetentitled, &q

Updated on:February 18,2024

Screening has had 'little impact' on falling breast cancer deaths in the Netherlands

by British Medical JournalMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainBreast screening in the Netherlands seems to have had a marginal effect

Updated on: March 01,2024

Screening has had 'little impact' on falling breast cancer deaths in the Netherlands

by British Medical JournalMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainBreast screening in the Netherlands seems to have had a marginal effect

Updated on:March 01,2024

Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the remarkable success of molecular targeted therapy in recent years, the rapid increase of drug resistance is a major obstacle to e

Updated on: April 14,2024

Metabolic reprogramming of branched-chain amino acid facilitates drug resistance in lung cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the remarkable success of molecular targeted therapy in recent years, the rapid increase of drug resistance is a major obstacle to e

Updated on:April 14,2024

Cherenkov color imaging shows promise in enhancing radiation therapy effectiveness

bySPIEA three-channel camera separates Cherenkov emissions into red, green, and blue channels, allowing the investigation of the impact of variations in melanin and blood levels on the signal. T

Updated on: January 02,2024

Cherenkov color imaging shows promise in enhancing radiation therapy effectiveness

bySPIEA three-channel camera separates Cherenkov emissions into red, green, and blue channels, allowing the investigation of the impact of variations in melanin and blood levels on the signal. T

Updated on:January 02,2024

One dose of radiotherapy as effective as five doses for cancer in the spine

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA single dose of radiotherapy is as "effective" as five doses for end-of-life cancer patients suffering with painful spinal canal co

Updated on: March 08,2024

One dose of radiotherapy as effective as five doses for cancer in the spine

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA single dose of radiotherapy is as "effective" as five doses for end-of-life cancer patients suffering with painful spinal canal co

Updated on:March 08,2024

Researchers apply fat cells to deliver drug to suppress tumor growth

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a new drug delivery pathway that may help stop tumor g

Updated on: March 08,2024

Researchers apply fat cells to deliver drug to suppress tumor growth

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a new drug delivery pathway that may help stop tumor g

Updated on:March 08,2024

Nature-inspired peptide shows anti-tumor activity

by Forschung & Bildung GmbHStructure and synthesis of kalata-type cyclotides. Pie-shaped flow chart demonstrates the solid phase peptide synthesis of kalata-type cyclotides by example of T20K. The

Updated on: January 07,2024

Nature-inspired peptide shows anti-tumor activity

by Forschung & Bildung GmbHStructure and synthesis of kalata-type cyclotides. Pie-shaped flow chart demonstrates the solid phase peptide synthesis of kalata-type cyclotides by example of T20K. The

Updated on:January 07,2024

Metformin may help the immune system better identify breast cancer cells

byUniversity of HelsinkiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMetformin is a widely prescribed drug for managing type 2 diabetes. In recent years, indications of its potential anticancer properties

Updated on: April 28,2024

Metformin may help the immune system better identify breast cancer cells

byUniversity of HelsinkiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMetformin is a widely prescribed drug for managing type 2 diabetes. In recent years, indications of its potential anticancer properties

Updated on:April 28,2024