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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
Researchers find timing, dosage of DNA-damaging drugs are key to whether a cancer cell dies or enters senescence

Researchers find timing, dosage of DNA-damaging drugs are key to whether a cancer cell dies or enters senescence

by Bendta Schroeder,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNormal cells (blue) entering senescence (green to yellow) or apoptosis (purple to red) after treatment with chemotherapy. Credit: Bendta

Researchers find timing, dosage of DNA-damaging drugs are key to whether a cancer cell dies or enters senescence

by Bendta Schroeder,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNormal cells (blue) entering senescence (green to yellow) or apoptosis (purple to red) after treatment with chemotherapy. Credit: Bendta
Tracking quality of life during prostate cancer treatment

Tracking quality of life during prostate cancer treatment

by Anna Williams,Northwestern UniversityKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHPatients with advanced prostate cancer who received more intensive treatment experienced worse quality o

Tracking quality of life during prostate cancer treatment

by Anna Williams,Northwestern UniversityKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHPatients with advanced prostate cancer who received more intensive treatment experienced worse quality o
Promising new treatment for deadly pediatric tumors

Promising new treatment for deadly pediatric tumors

by Konstanze Adam, Wilhelm Sander-StiftungA simplified schematic of the DNA damage repair pathways. Below there is the curves showing cell viability in response to the ATR inhibitors (AZD6738 and BAY

Promising new treatment for deadly pediatric tumors

by Konstanze Adam, Wilhelm Sander-StiftungA simplified schematic of the DNA damage repair pathways. Below there is the curves showing cell viability in response to the ATR inhibitors (AZD6738 and BAY
Engineering a cancer-fighting virus

Engineering a cancer-fighting virus

by Hokkaido UniversityComparison of cancer cells and normal cells after being infected with the dl355 adenovirus. The top four cell types listed on the left (HeLa, C33A, A549, and H1299) are canc

Engineering a cancer-fighting virus

by Hokkaido UniversityComparison of cancer cells and normal cells after being infected with the dl355 adenovirus. The top four cell types listed on the left (HeLa, C33A, A549, and H1299) are canc
Researchers identify traits linked to better outcomes in HPV-linked head and neck cancer

Researchers identify traits linked to better outcomes in HPV-linked head and neck cancer

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterUsing a new blood test that's in development, University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers identified character

Researchers identify traits linked to better outcomes in HPV-linked head and neck cancer

by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterUsing a new blood test that's in development, University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers identified character
Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas

Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas

by University of QueenslandReticular naevi pattern (left) Gene variations: MTAP, PLA2G6, MITF. Globular naevi pattern (right) Gene variations: IRF4. Credit: University of QueenslandUniversity of

Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas

by University of QueenslandReticular naevi pattern (left) Gene variations: MTAP, PLA2G6, MITF. Globular naevi pattern (right) Gene variations: IRF4. Credit: University of QueenslandUniversity of
Adding radiation to systemic therapy extends overall survival for patients with advanced liver cancer

Adding radiation to systemic therapy extends overall survival for patients with advanced liver cancer

by American Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdding radiation therapy to systemic therapy for patients with advanced liver cancer can extend overall survival and del

Adding radiation to systemic therapy extends overall survival for patients with advanced liver cancer

by American Society for Radiation OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdding radiation therapy to systemic therapy for patients with advanced liver cancer can extend overall survival and del
Study uncovers genetic cancer risks in 550 patients

Study uncovers genetic cancer risks in 550 patients

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurrent screening protocols fail to catch a notable number of people carrying genetic mutations associated with hereditary breast and ovarian

Study uncovers genetic cancer risks in 550 patients

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurrent screening protocols fail to catch a notable number of people carrying genetic mutations associated with hereditary breast and ovarian
New method to detect cancer cells faster, potentially improving outcomes

New method to detect cancer cells faster, potentially improving outcomes

by Purdue UniversityA Purdue University team developed a method to screen one-bead-one-compound libraries against biological targets such as proteins or antibodies. Credit: Purdue UniversityThe d

New method to detect cancer cells faster, potentially improving outcomes

by Purdue UniversityA Purdue University team developed a method to screen one-bead-one-compound libraries against biological targets such as proteins or antibodies. Credit: Purdue UniversityThe d
Active substance from plant slows down aggressive eye cancer

Active substance from plant slows down aggressive eye cancer

by University of BonnCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn active substance that has been known for 30 years could unexpectedly turn into a ray of hope against eye tumors. This is shown by a study conducte

Active substance from plant slows down aggressive eye cancer

by University of BonnCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn active substance that has been known for 30 years could unexpectedly turn into a ray of hope against eye tumors. This is shown by a study conducte
Brain boost: Can a coach help elders at risk for Alzheimer's?

Brain boost: Can a coach help elders at risk for Alzheimer's?

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs more medications move towards federal approval for Alzheimer's disease, a new study led by researchers at UC San

Brain boost: Can a coach help elders at risk for Alzheimer's?

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs more medications move towards federal approval for Alzheimer's disease, a new study led by researchers at UC San