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Scientists identify unique breast cancer cells that control their ability to proliferate and colonize the lungs

Scientists identify unique breast cancer cells that control their ability to proliferate and colonize the lungs

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists from The Tisch Cancer Institute have uncovered a mechanism by which certain breast cancer cells regulate their own metastase

Scientists identify unique breast cancer cells that control their ability to proliferate and colonize the lungs

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists from The Tisch Cancer Institute have uncovered a mechanism by which certain breast cancer cells regulate their own metastase
Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with localized prostate cancer have a good chance of survival, but mortality rates among those with advanced, metastatic forms of

Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with localized prostate cancer have a good chance of survival, but mortality rates among those with advanced, metastatic forms of
Customizing T cell-based immunotherapies using new 'SNAPtag' technology

Customizing T cell-based immunotherapies using new 'SNAPtag' technology

byUniversity of PittsburghUniversal adaptor SNAP-CAR and SNAP-synNotch receptor function. a A benzylguanine motif (BG) is chemically conjugated to an antibody using a benzylguanine NHS ester. Th

Customizing T cell-based immunotherapies using new 'SNAPtag' technology

byUniversity of PittsburghUniversal adaptor SNAP-CAR and SNAP-synNotch receptor function. a A benzylguanine motif (BG) is chemically conjugated to an antibody using a benzylguanine NHS ester. Th
Why alarm is easing over a rise in pancreatic cancer among the young

Why alarm is easing over a rise in pancreatic cancer among the young

by Robin FosterExperts have been concerned by rising rates of pancreatic cancer in young adults, but new research reveals the jump in cases has not been accompanied by any increase in deaths from the

Why alarm is easing over a rise in pancreatic cancer among the young

by Robin FosterExperts have been concerned by rising rates of pancreatic cancer in young adults, but new research reveals the jump in cases has not been accompanied by any increase in deaths from the
Scientists describe how iron helps drive tumor development in colorectal cancer

Scientists describe how iron helps drive tumor development in colorectal cancer

by Michael Haederle,University of New MexicoTFRC is increased in human CRC and is positively correlated with the CTNNB1 protein expression. Detection of TFRC expression in human normal (n = 5–8)

Scientists describe how iron helps drive tumor development in colorectal cancer

by Michael Haederle,University of New MexicoTFRC is increased in human CRC and is positively correlated with the CTNNB1 protein expression. Detection of TFRC expression in human normal (n = 5–8)
How genetics play a role in developing melanoma

How genetics play a role in developing melanoma

byCleveland ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from Cleveland Clinic shows that melanoma, which is the most serious type of skin cancer, isn't just caused by environmental

How genetics play a role in developing melanoma

byCleveland ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from Cleveland Clinic shows that melanoma, which is the most serious type of skin cancer, isn't just caused by environmental
Local radiotherapy improves survival in metastatic prostate cancer with low disease burden

Local radiotherapy improves survival in metastatic prostate cancer with low disease burden

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyRadiotherapy to the prostate improves overall survival in men newly diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer who have a low metastatic disease burden but

Local radiotherapy improves survival in metastatic prostate cancer with low disease burden

byEuropean Society for Medical OncologyRadiotherapy to the prostate improves overall survival in men newly diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer who have a low metastatic disease burden but
COVID-19 antiviral treatment should be taken for longer, says study

COVID-19 antiviral treatment should be taken for longer, says study

by University College LondonViral and spike antibody dynamics in molnupiravir (purple) and Usual Care (gray) arms. a) Median viral load ±95%CI with time, below limit of quantification (BLOQ) meas

COVID-19 antiviral treatment should be taken for longer, says study

by University College LondonViral and spike antibody dynamics in molnupiravir (purple) and Usual Care (gray) arms. a) Median viral load ±95%CI with time, below limit of quantification (BLOQ) meas
Serotonin-producing neurons regulate malignancy in ependymoma brain tumors

Serotonin-producing neurons regulate malignancy in ependymoma brain tumors

byBaylor College of MedicineStimulation of serotonergic neurons suppresses EPN tumorigenesis. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07751-zA study published inNature&nbs

Serotonin-producing neurons regulate malignancy in ependymoma brain tumors

byBaylor College of MedicineStimulation of serotonergic neurons suppresses EPN tumorigenesis. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07751-zA study published inNature&nbs
Ice baths are popular with celebrities, but what are the health benefits, if any—and risks?

Ice baths are popular with celebrities, but what are the health benefits, if any—and risks?

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to workout cool-downs, some people take the idea seriously by dunking themselves in an ice bath. Celebrities

Ice baths are popular with celebrities, but what are the health benefits, if any—and risks?

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to workout cool-downs, some people take the idea seriously by dunking themselves in an ice bath. Celebrities
Researchers develop priorities for interventions to address health disparities in lung nodule management

Researchers develop priorities for interventions to address health disparities in lung nodule management

by Boston University School of MedicineCascade-of-care framework for identifying potential areas for intervention to reduce disparities in lung nodule evaluation. This figure shows each step of a

Researchers develop priorities for interventions to address health disparities in lung nodule management

by Boston University School of MedicineCascade-of-care framework for identifying potential areas for intervention to reduce disparities in lung nodule evaluation. This figure shows each step of a
Finding a non-invasive way to predict effectiveness of cancer therapy

Finding a non-invasive way to predict effectiveness of cancer therapy

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingBiodistribution of 89Zr-labeled mAb: physiologic components. (A) Reversible nonspecific uptake due to antibody in vascular tissue compartment and an

Finding a non-invasive way to predict effectiveness of cancer therapy

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingBiodistribution of 89Zr-labeled mAb: physiologic components. (A) Reversible nonspecific uptake due to antibody in vascular tissue compartment and an