Study signals new era of precision medicine for children with cancer

by Sarah Wells,Institute of Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown the power of genetic testing to pick out the best drugs for children with cancer to extend and improve t

Updated on: April 18,2024

Study signals new era of precision medicine for children with cancer

by Sarah Wells,Institute of Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown the power of genetic testing to pick out the best drugs for children with cancer to extend and improve t

Updated on:April 18,2024

Fingertip-sized sensors to prevent skin cancer

by FreshscienceNoushin is looking to trial her UV sensor in the field by 2022.Credit: Dr Leila KhanjaniBetween your morning commute, coffee break, playing with the kids, or mowing the lawn—how d

Updated on: April 10,2024

Fingertip-sized sensors to prevent skin cancer

by FreshscienceNoushin is looking to trial her UV sensor in the field by 2022.Credit: Dr Leila KhanjaniBetween your morning commute, coffee break, playing with the kids, or mowing the lawn—how d

Updated on:April 10,2024

Genes activated in metastasis also drive the first stages of tumour growth

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)The overexpression of the gene Serpent in the Drosophila wing causes permanent overgrowth and it is sufficient to promote tumour developmen

Updated on: March 01,2024

Genes activated in metastasis also drive the first stages of tumour growth

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)The overexpression of the gene Serpent in the Drosophila wing causes permanent overgrowth and it is sufficient to promote tumour developmen

Updated on:March 01,2024

New research: Immune cells that fight cancer become exhausted within hours of first encountering tumors

by Mary Philip and Michael Rudloff,The ConversationThis microscopy image shows a cytotoxic T cell (blue) attacking a cancer cell (green) by releasing toxic chemicals (red). Credit:Alex Rit

Updated on: January 12,2024

New research: Immune cells that fight cancer become exhausted within hours of first encountering tumors

by Mary Philip and Michael Rudloff,The ConversationThis microscopy image shows a cytotoxic T cell (blue) attacking a cancer cell (green) by releasing toxic chemicals (red). Credit:Alex Rit

Updated on:January 12,2024

Targeting mutation slows breast cancer spread, study finds

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe progression of certain types of breast cancers can be slowed by identifying a particular genetic mutation and then quickly adapting treatment, a first-of-its-kind

Updated on: January 23,2024

Targeting mutation slows breast cancer spread, study finds

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe progression of certain types of breast cancers can be slowed by identifying a particular genetic mutation and then quickly adapting treatment, a first-of-its-kind

Updated on:January 23,2024

Study: New imaging technique in animal study gives insight to popular supplement's potential role in cancer progression

by Eric Stann,University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile previous studies have linked commercial dietary supplements like nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, to

Updated on: January 23,2024

Study: New imaging technique in animal study gives insight to popular supplement's potential role in cancer progression

by Eric Stann,University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile previous studies have linked commercial dietary supplements like nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, to

Updated on:January 23,2024

Researchers report on ctDNA-based detection of residual disease prognostic for resected CRC

by Elana GotkineFor patients with radically resected, stage II to IV colorectal cancer (CRC), circulating tumor (ct)DNA-based detection of molecular residual disease (MRD) in response to adjuvant chem

Updated on: March 05,2024

Researchers report on ctDNA-based detection of residual disease prognostic for resected CRC

by Elana GotkineFor patients with radically resected, stage II to IV colorectal cancer (CRC), circulating tumor (ct)DNA-based detection of molecular residual disease (MRD) in response to adjuvant chem

Updated on:March 05,2024

Specifically designed diets demonstrate a 'powerful ability' to prevent tumorigenesis, delay tumor growth

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentrePrecision nutrition in cancer therapyPrecision nutrition takes into account genetic, physiological and lifestyle factors to develop personalized diet

Updated on: January 22,2024

Specifically designed diets demonstrate a 'powerful ability' to prevent tumorigenesis, delay tumor growth

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentrePrecision nutrition in cancer therapyPrecision nutrition takes into account genetic, physiological and lifestyle factors to develop personalized diet

Updated on:January 22,2024

Stopping a rare childhood cancer in its tracks

byCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryScientists discovered targeting a protein called ETV6 can turn Ewing sarcoma cancer cells back to normal-looking and -behaving connective tissue cells, as seen abo

Updated on: January 22,2024

Stopping a rare childhood cancer in its tracks

byCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryScientists discovered targeting a protein called ETV6 can turn Ewing sarcoma cancer cells back to normal-looking and -behaving connective tissue cells, as seen abo

Updated on:January 22,2024

Researchers identify novel gene networks associated with aggressive type of breast cancer

by Savannah Williamson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyGene enrichment for select Basal-like network modules. Network diagram for eight nonconserved Basal-like modules that include OS genes. Node

Updated on: April 28,2024

Researchers identify novel gene networks associated with aggressive type of breast cancer

by Savannah Williamson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyGene enrichment for select Basal-like network modules. Network diagram for eight nonconserved Basal-like modules that include OS genes. Node

Updated on:April 28,2024

New AI-based biomarker can help predict immunotherapy response for patients with lung cancer

byEmory UniversityResponder tumor to ICI has less tortuous vessel branches compared to nonresponder. (A and B) CT scans of a responder and nonresponder to IO with corresponding 3D rendering of t

Updated on: January 12,2024

New AI-based biomarker can help predict immunotherapy response for patients with lung cancer

byEmory UniversityResponder tumor to ICI has less tortuous vessel branches compared to nonresponder. (A and B) CT scans of a responder and nonresponder to IO with corresponding 3D rendering of t

Updated on:January 12,2024

An antenna for detecting breast cancer

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer is a common illness around the world. It is the most common invasive of cancers in women and affects around one in eight and r

Updated on: March 30,2024

An antenna for detecting breast cancer

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer is a common illness around the world. It is the most common invasive of cancers in women and affects around one in eight and r

Updated on:March 30,2024