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Zika virus eliminates advanced human tumor in central nervous system of rodents

Zika virus eliminates advanced human tumor in central nervous system of rodents

by FAPESPTumor sphere comprised of human medulloblastoma stemcells infected by Zika (red). Credit: HUG-CELLA Brazilian study published April 26 in the journalCancer Researchshows for

Zika virus eliminates advanced human tumor in central nervous system of rodents

by FAPESPTumor sphere comprised of human medulloblastoma stemcells infected by Zika (red). Credit: HUG-CELLA Brazilian study published April 26 in the journalCancer Researchshows for
New cancer strategies promising, says researcher

New cancer strategies promising, says researcher

by Martin Herrema,University of KentCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthDr. Tim Fenton, an expert in cancer research at the University, says the announcement o

New cancer strategies promising, says researcher

by Martin Herrema,University of KentCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthDr. Tim Fenton, an expert in cancer research at the University, says the announcement o
Researchers create novel cell model of aging-related colon cancer risk

Researchers create novel cell model of aging-related colon cancer risk

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers say a new study of clusters of

Researchers create novel cell model of aging-related colon cancer risk

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers say a new study of clusters of
Study brings insight to kidney cancer with gene mutation

Study brings insight to kidney cancer with gene mutation

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from clinicians and researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, U-M Department of Pathology

Study brings insight to kidney cancer with gene mutation

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from clinicians and researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, U-M Department of Pathology
Manipulating mitochondrial shape may limit metastatic cancer, study finds

Manipulating mitochondrial shape may limit metastatic cancer, study finds

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterStudy leader Srinivas Malladi, Ph.D., (left) worked with postdoctoral researcher Pravat Kumar Parida, Ph.D., to investigate the changing shape of mitochondria in

Manipulating mitochondrial shape may limit metastatic cancer, study finds

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterStudy leader Srinivas Malladi, Ph.D., (left) worked with postdoctoral researcher Pravat Kumar Parida, Ph.D., to investigate the changing shape of mitochondria in
Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

The disease burden attributable to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is considerable and expected to continue increasing, according to a study published online July 30 inBMC Cancer.Wan Hu, from Anh

Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

The disease burden attributable to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is considerable and expected to continue increasing, according to a study published online July 30 inBMC Cancer.Wan Hu, from Anh
Advance care planning produces trend toward less aggressive and more comfort-focused care for patients with cancer

Advance care planning produces trend toward less aggressive and more comfort-focused care for patients with cancer

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA meta-analysis of studies involving 33,541 cancer patients evaluates the relationship between advance care planning and aggressive vs. co

Advance care planning produces trend toward less aggressive and more comfort-focused care for patients with cancer

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA meta-analysis of studies involving 33,541 cancer patients evaluates the relationship between advance care planning and aggressive vs. co
Special RNA shown to suppress the formation of breast cancer cells

Special RNA shown to suppress the formation of breast cancer cells

JANUARY 16, 2024by Sebastian Hollstein,Friedrich Schiller University of JenaCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113644Breast cancer is the most common cancer in wom

Special RNA shown to suppress the formation of breast cancer cells

JANUARY 16, 2024by Sebastian Hollstein,Friedrich Schiller University of JenaCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113644Breast cancer is the most common cancer in wom
Study finds that trust in cancer information declined among Black Americans during the pandemic

Study finds that trust in cancer information declined among Black Americans during the pandemic

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTrust in information given out by the government on cancer fell sharply among the Black population—by almost half—during the COVID-19 pand

Study finds that trust in cancer information declined among Black Americans during the pandemic

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTrust in information given out by the government on cancer fell sharply among the Black population—by almost half—during the COVID-19 pand
Syrian refugees are diagnosed with breast cancer younger and with more advanced tumors, study finds

Syrian refugees are diagnosed with breast cancer younger and with more advanced tumors, study finds

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBrigham researchers and international collaborators identified the association with younger age and advanced stage at diagnosis, c

Syrian refugees are diagnosed with breast cancer younger and with more advanced tumors, study finds

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBrigham researchers and international collaborators identified the association with younger age and advanced stage at diagnosis, c
Early findings suggest clinical and lab-based approach critical to tracking head and neck cancer recurrence

Early findings suggest clinical and lab-based approach critical to tracking head and neck cancer recurrence

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganSurvival over time. (A)Median overall survival (mOS) plotted over years of the study. (B)mOS improved from 1998 to 2007 to 2008–2019. (C)m

Early findings suggest clinical and lab-based approach critical to tracking head and neck cancer recurrence

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganSurvival over time. (A)Median overall survival (mOS) plotted over years of the study. (B)mOS improved from 1998 to 2007 to 2008–2019. (C)m
Prostate cancer 'test by request' policies drive overdiagnosis and inequity with minimal benefit, argue experts

Prostate cancer 'test by request' policies drive overdiagnosis and inequity with minimal benefit, argue experts

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost high income countries, including the U.K., do not have a national prostate cancer screening program, but instead allow men without

Prostate cancer 'test by request' policies drive overdiagnosis and inequity with minimal benefit, argue experts

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost high income countries, including the U.K., do not have a national prostate cancer screening program, but instead allow men without