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On-the-move cancer cells prefer a 'comfort cruise,' follow predictable paths of least resistance

On-the-move cancer cells prefer a 'comfort cruise,' follow predictable paths of least resistance

by Spencer Turney,Vanderbilt UniversityA cancer cell migrating through a collagen track with fluorescent biomarkers showing cellular energy levels assigned a hue on the color spectrum from purpl

On-the-move cancer cells prefer a 'comfort cruise,' follow predictable paths of least resistance

by Spencer Turney,Vanderbilt UniversityA cancer cell migrating through a collagen track with fluorescent biomarkers showing cellular energy levels assigned a hue on the color spectrum from purpl
Dietary factors affecting gut microbiome may influence response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

Dietary factors affecting gut microbiome may influence response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong melanoma patients treated with anti-PD-1 immunotherapy, consumption of a high-fiber diet was associated with higher gut m

Dietary factors affecting gut microbiome may influence response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong melanoma patients treated with anti-PD-1 immunotherapy, consumption of a high-fiber diet was associated with higher gut m
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
Mechanism of a breast cancer drug points to a possible new therapy

Mechanism of a breast cancer drug points to a possible new therapy

by Sarah Avery,Duke UniversityThree-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 Tom

Mechanism of a breast cancer drug points to a possible new therapy

by Sarah Avery,Duke UniversityThree-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 Tom
Research identifies a new drug candidate to starve and suffocate breast cancer cell stem growth

Research identifies a new drug candidate to starve and suffocate breast cancer cell stem growth

by University of SalfordMichael P. Lisanti. Credit: University of SalfordScientists have identified a new drug candidate that is able starve and suffocate cancer stem cells, paving the way for ne

Research identifies a new drug candidate to starve and suffocate breast cancer cell stem growth

by University of SalfordMichael P. Lisanti. Credit: University of SalfordScientists have identified a new drug candidate that is able starve and suffocate cancer stem cells, paving the way for ne
Liquid biopsy chip detects tumor cells in 100 percent of blood samples from breast cancer patients

Liquid biopsy chip detects tumor cells in 100 percent of blood samples from breast cancer patients

by Michael W. Dorsey,Worcester Polytechnic InstituteA circulating cancer cell (pink) attaches to carbon nanotube surface; white blood cells (blue) do not adhere and are later washed away. Credit

Liquid biopsy chip detects tumor cells in 100 percent of blood samples from breast cancer patients

by Michael W. Dorsey,Worcester Polytechnic InstituteA circulating cancer cell (pink) attaches to carbon nanotube surface; white blood cells (blue) do not adhere and are later washed away. Credit
Boosting the effects of a particular microRNA may benefit patients with cervical cancer

Boosting the effects of a particular microRNA may benefit patients with cervical cancer

by WileyHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease can progress to invasive cancer

Boosting the effects of a particular microRNA may benefit patients with cervical cancer

by WileyHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease can progress to invasive cancer
Study: Breast cancer disparity equally impacted by social determinants of health, tumor biology

Study: Breast cancer disparity equally impacted by social determinants of health, tumor biology

by University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have examined national data about women with early-stage, estrogen receptor

Study: Breast cancer disparity equally impacted by social determinants of health, tumor biology

by University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have examined national data about women with early-stage, estrogen receptor
Drug makes tumors more susceptible to chemo

Drug makes tumors more susceptible to chemo

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyStructure of the complex containing Rev1 and JH-RE-06. The two copies of the Rev1 protein are shown in dark and light blue, while the small molecule JH-RE-

Drug makes tumors more susceptible to chemo

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyStructure of the complex containing Rev1 and JH-RE-06. The two copies of the Rev1 protein are shown in dark and light blue, while the small molecule JH-RE-
Transplant medication matters for controlling cancer risk

Transplant medication matters for controlling cancer risk

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandResearch reveals organ transplant recipients could reduce their risk of developing secondary skin cancer by changing their immunosuppres

Transplant medication matters for controlling cancer risk

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandResearch reveals organ transplant recipients could reduce their risk of developing secondary skin cancer by changing their immunosuppres
Elegant antibody nanoparticles override immunological tolerance of tumors

Elegant antibody nanoparticles override immunological tolerance of tumors

by Chinese Academy of SciencesSchematic illustration of the engineered antibody nanoparticle for robust cancer immunotherapy. Credit: WANG DanggeImmune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy using the

Elegant antibody nanoparticles override immunological tolerance of tumors

by Chinese Academy of SciencesSchematic illustration of the engineered antibody nanoparticle for robust cancer immunotherapy. Credit: WANG DanggeImmune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy using the