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Researchers identify potential new combination treatment for pancreatic cancer

Researchers identify potential new combination treatment for pancreatic cancer

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesPancreatic cancer (the cancer cells are seen here) is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Credit: Universi

Researchers identify potential new combination treatment for pancreatic cancer

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesPancreatic cancer (the cancer cells are seen here) is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Credit: Universi
Experimental monoclonal antibodies can coax aggressive prostate and breast cancers into submission, finds research

Experimental monoclonal antibodies can coax aggressive prostate and breast cancers into submission, finds research

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressTherapeutic inhibition of VEGF binding to NRP2 activates anti-tumor immunity in a syngeneic model of prostate cancer that is resistant to aPD-L1 therapy. (A) Shown is

Experimental monoclonal antibodies can coax aggressive prostate and breast cancers into submission, finds research

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressTherapeutic inhibition of VEGF binding to NRP2 activates anti-tumor immunity in a syngeneic model of prostate cancer that is resistant to aPD-L1 therapy. (A) Shown is
Diabetes linked to numerous cancers in large Chinese study

Diabetes linked to numerous cancers in large Chinese study

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newJournal of Diabetesstudy from China, which has the highest number of people with diabetes among all countries, found that type 2 diabetes was lin

Diabetes linked to numerous cancers in large Chinese study

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newJournal of Diabetesstudy from China, which has the highest number of people with diabetes among all countries, found that type 2 diabetes was lin
New study suggests way to predict outcomes with high accuracy prior to surgery for pancreatic cancer patients

New study suggests way to predict outcomes with high accuracy prior to surgery for pancreatic cancer patients

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteNew research in the September 2022 issue of&nbsp

New study suggests way to predict outcomes with high accuracy prior to surgery for pancreatic cancer patients

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteNew research in the September 2022 issue of&nbsp

by Niigata UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international team led by the Department of Neurosurgery, Niigata University, has identified a new gene called Schlafen11 (SLFN11) whose expre

by Niigata UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international team led by the Department of Neurosurgery, Niigata University, has identified a new gene called Schlafen11 (SLFN11) whose expre
ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women

ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women

by American College of PhysiciansThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by T

ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women

by American College of PhysiciansThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by T
Researchers advance role of circulating tumor DNA to detect early melanoma growth

Researchers advance role of circulating tumor DNA to detect early melanoma growth

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineEvidence of disease activity detected in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) predicts radiographic melanoma progression. Credit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cance

Researchers advance role of circulating tumor DNA to detect early melanoma growth

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineEvidence of disease activity detected in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) predicts radiographic melanoma progression. Credit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cance
Opinion: The urgent need to secure the future of the 'post-pandemic child'

Opinion: The urgent need to secure the future of the 'post-pandemic child'

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn 2028, it will be eight years since COVID-19 was first detected in Australia. Today's post-pandemic child will be a teenager, facing a

Opinion: The urgent need to secure the future of the 'post-pandemic child'

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn 2028, it will be eight years since COVID-19 was first detected in Australia. Today's post-pandemic child will be a teenager, facing a
Leukemia spread fueled by messenger particles, shows study

Leukemia spread fueled by messenger particles, shows study

byKing Abdullah University of Science and TechnologyMass spectrometry analysis reveals HSPCs-derived exosomes are enriched in proteins involved in adhesion and migration. Proteomics analysis of

Leukemia spread fueled by messenger particles, shows study

byKing Abdullah University of Science and TechnologyMass spectrometry analysis reveals HSPCs-derived exosomes are enriched in proteins involved in adhesion and migration. Proteomics analysis of
Unlocking the body's hidden weapon against cancer: The role of broken chromosomes

Unlocking the body's hidden weapon against cancer: The role of broken chromosomes

by Zhejiang UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have unraveled the mechanisms of the cyclic guanosine monophosphate-adenosine monophosphate synthase-stimulator of interferon genes (c

Unlocking the body's hidden weapon against cancer: The role of broken chromosomes

by Zhejiang UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have unraveled the mechanisms of the cyclic guanosine monophosphate-adenosine monophosphate synthase-stimulator of interferon genes (c
Adcetris FDA approval expanded to include later-stage Hodgkin's

Adcetris FDA approval expanded to include later-stage Hodgkin's

(HealthDay)—U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) has been expanded to include adults with untreated stage III or IV classical Hodgkin's lymphoma, the agency

Adcetris FDA approval expanded to include later-stage Hodgkin's

(HealthDay)—U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) has been expanded to include adults with untreated stage III or IV classical Hodgkin's lymphoma, the agency
Stress-tolerant cells shown to drive tumor initiation in pancreatic cancer

Stress-tolerant cells shown to drive tumor initiation in pancreatic cancer

by University of California - San DiegoTumor-initiating cells (blue) produce an extracellular matrix containing fibronectin (pink) which gives them increased stress tolerance, drug resistance and

Stress-tolerant cells shown to drive tumor initiation in pancreatic cancer

by University of California - San DiegoTumor-initiating cells (blue) produce an extracellular matrix containing fibronectin (pink) which gives them increased stress tolerance, drug resistance and