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Targeted drug treatment leads tumor cells to imitate viral infection, researchers discover

Targeted drug treatment leads tumor cells to imitate viral infection, researchers discover

by Ari Navetta,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardmIDH1 inhibition restores immune surveillance. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.adl6173A number of cancers, including certa

Targeted drug treatment leads tumor cells to imitate viral infection, researchers discover

by Ari Navetta,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardmIDH1 inhibition restores immune surveillance. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.adl6173A number of cancers, including certa
Researchers identify mechanism involved in development and intensification of cancer treatment-related pain

Researchers identify mechanism involved in development and intensification of cancer treatment-related pain

by Luciana Constantino,FAPESPCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA combination of chemotherapy and drugs that stimulate the immune system to combat cancer is increasingly used to control progressio

Researchers identify mechanism involved in development and intensification of cancer treatment-related pain

by Luciana Constantino,FAPESPCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA combination of chemotherapy and drugs that stimulate the immune system to combat cancer is increasingly used to control progressio
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
Spiritual themes, distrust may factor into Black patients' reluctance to participate in cancer clinical trials

Spiritual themes, distrust may factor into Black patients' reluctance to participate in cancer clinical trials

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpiritual beliefs and a historically-based distrust of clinical research may factor into Black patients' decisions about whe

Spiritual themes, distrust may factor into Black patients' reluctance to participate in cancer clinical trials

byAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpiritual beliefs and a historically-based distrust of clinical research may factor into Black patients' decisions about whe
Treatment found to reduce progression of rare blood cancer by 74%

Treatment found to reduce progression of rare blood cancer by 74%

Credit: Wikimedia CommonsA treatment that involves genetically modifying the body's own immune cells has been found to cut the risk of disease progression by 74 percent in people with a rare type

Treatment found to reduce progression of rare blood cancer by 74%

Credit: Wikimedia CommonsA treatment that involves genetically modifying the body's own immune cells has been found to cut the risk of disease progression by 74 percent in people with a rare type
New single-cell study provides novel insights into gastric cancer

New single-cell study provides novel insights into gastric cancer

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.06.005A new study led by researchers at The University of Te

New single-cell study provides novel insights into gastric cancer

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.06.005A new study led by researchers at The University of Te
Reprograming T cells to attack solid tumors

Reprograming T cells to attack solid tumors

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeA colourful battle: Live human liver cancer cells (green) are attacked by engineered T cells (blue), resulting in a dead liver ca

Reprograming T cells to attack solid tumors

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeA colourful battle: Live human liver cancer cells (green) are attacked by engineered T cells (blue), resulting in a dead liver ca
Improving transplant success and single cell analysis revealing cell state changes in prostate cancer

Improving transplant success and single cell analysis revealing cell state changes in prostate cancer

byMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterAn MSK scientist works in the lab. Credit: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) showed giv

Improving transplant success and single cell analysis revealing cell state changes in prostate cancer

byMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterAn MSK scientist works in the lab. Credit: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) showed giv
New research reveals devastating impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis of oesophageal and stomach cancer

New research reveals devastating impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis of oesophageal and stomach cancer

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: AI-generated imageNew research by Queen's University Belfast and the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry has highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pande

New research reveals devastating impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis of oesophageal and stomach cancer

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: AI-generated imageNew research by Queen's University Belfast and the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry has highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pande
Immune system boost could prevent lung cancer

Immune system boost could prevent lung cancer

by Sara Rimer,Boston UniversityIn this microscopic image of precancerous lung tissue, the hot pink cells are dividing faster than in normal lung tissue. Credit: Beane, et al.,Nature Commun

Immune system boost could prevent lung cancer

by Sara Rimer,Boston UniversityIn this microscopic image of precancerous lung tissue, the hot pink cells are dividing faster than in normal lung tissue. Credit: Beane, et al.,Nature Commun
US regulators approve 2nd gene therapy for blood cancer

US regulators approve 2nd gene therapy for blood cancer

by Linda A. JohnsonIn this May 2016 file photo provided by Kite Pharma, cell therapy specialists at the company's manufacturing facility in El Segundo, Calif., prepare blood cells from a patient t

US regulators approve 2nd gene therapy for blood cancer

by Linda A. JohnsonIn this May 2016 file photo provided by Kite Pharma, cell therapy specialists at the company's manufacturing facility in El Segundo, Calif., prepare blood cells from a patient t
Breakthrough in knowledge of how some sarcomas arise

Breakthrough in knowledge of how some sarcomas arise

by University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe origin of certain cancers in the sarcoma group is associated with a hitherto unknown interaction among different proteins. Findings now bei

Breakthrough in knowledge of how some sarcomas arise

by University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe origin of certain cancers in the sarcoma group is associated with a hitherto unknown interaction among different proteins. Findings now bei