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Radiation doses from CT scans should be more consistent, say experts

Radiation doses from CT scans should be more consistent, say experts

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainLarge differences in radiation doses used for CT scans are mainly due to how the scanners are used by medical staff rather than differences in t

Radiation doses from CT scans should be more consistent, say experts

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainLarge differences in radiation doses used for CT scans are mainly due to how the scanners are used by medical staff rather than differences in t
Researchers describe a new resistance mechanism

Researchers describe a new resistance mechanism

by IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research InstituteDue to the treatment with the antibody against Semaphorin 4D (anti-Sema4D), changes occur in the tumor vasculature as well as a decrease in tumor

Researchers describe a new resistance mechanism

by IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research InstituteDue to the treatment with the antibody against Semaphorin 4D (anti-Sema4D), changes occur in the tumor vasculature as well as a decrease in tumor
A non-coding RNA lasso catches proteins in breast cancer cells

A non-coding RNA lasso catches proteins in breast cancer cells

by Lisbeth Heilesen,Aarhus UniversityThe authors show that the long non-coding RNA called A-ROD (Activating Regulator Of DKK1 expression) is only functional the moment it is released from chroma

A non-coding RNA lasso catches proteins in breast cancer cells

by Lisbeth Heilesen,Aarhus UniversityThe authors show that the long non-coding RNA called A-ROD (Activating Regulator Of DKK1 expression) is only functional the moment it is released from chroma
RNA-based therapy shows promise against aggressive childhood brain tumors in mice

RNA-based therapy shows promise against aggressive childhood brain tumors in mice

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113938Targeting a non-encoding stretch of RNA may help shrink tumors caused by an aggressive type of b

RNA-based therapy shows promise against aggressive childhood brain tumors in mice

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113938Targeting a non-encoding stretch of RNA may help shrink tumors caused by an aggressive type of b
New liquid biopsy test to ID lymph node metastasis in early-stage T1 colorectal cancer

New liquid biopsy test to ID lymph node metastasis in early-stage T1 colorectal cancer

by City of Hope National Medical CenterCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists at City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treat

New liquid biopsy test to ID lymph node metastasis in early-stage T1 colorectal cancer

by City of Hope National Medical CenterCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists at City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treat
Study describes treatment of secondary CNS involvement by aggressive lymphomas

Study describes treatment of secondary CNS involvement by aggressive lymphomas

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Some patients with aggressive lymphomas

Study describes treatment of secondary CNS involvement by aggressive lymphomas

by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Some patients with aggressive lymphomas
Researchers discover the mechanism by which tumor cells become resistant to chemotherapy in colorectal cancer

Researchers discover the mechanism by which tumor cells become resistant to chemotherapy in colorectal cancer

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Oxaliplatin accumulation in the tumor microenvironment of a patient with colon cancer 44 days after treatment. Credit: IMIMPlatinum-based c

Researchers discover the mechanism by which tumor cells become resistant to chemotherapy in colorectal cancer

by Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Oxaliplatin accumulation in the tumor microenvironment of a patient with colon cancer 44 days after treatment. Credit: IMIMPlatinum-based c
Team identifies protein key to cancer cells ability to spread

Team identifies protein key to cancer cells ability to spread

by University of GuelphProfessor Jim Uniacke in his specialized lab. Credit: Rob O'FlanaganUniversity of Guelph scientists have made a discovery that could reduce the spread of cancer by hind

Team identifies protein key to cancer cells ability to spread

by University of GuelphProfessor Jim Uniacke in his specialized lab. Credit: Rob O'FlanaganUniversity of Guelph scientists have made a discovery that could reduce the spread of cancer by hind
AI-based app can help physicians find skin melanoma

AI-based app can help physicians find skin melanoma

by Karin Söderlund,Swedish Research CouncilGraph showing the relationships between the primary care physicians' (PCPs') reported degree of melanoma suspicion, final tumor diagnosis and t

AI-based app can help physicians find skin melanoma

by Karin Söderlund,Swedish Research CouncilGraph showing the relationships between the primary care physicians' (PCPs') reported degree of melanoma suspicion, final tumor diagnosis and t
Researchers discover the role of RNF114B, a key gene in the progression and treatment of lung adenocarcinoma

Researchers discover the role of RNF114B, a key gene in the progression and treatment of lung adenocarcinoma

byUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaA mouse fibroblast with altered RNF144B expression divides without correctly grouping chromosomes (stained blue), resulting in aberrant cells. Credit: UPFRe

Researchers discover the role of RNF114B, a key gene in the progression and treatment of lung adenocarcinoma

byUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaA mouse fibroblast with altered RNF144B expression divides without correctly grouping chromosomes (stained blue), resulting in aberrant cells. Credit: UPFRe
Anticancer vaccines gain new lease of life with personalisation techniques

Anticancer vaccines gain new lease of life with personalisation techniques

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnticancer vaccines have gained a new lease of life with techniques to personalise them to individual patients. Cutting edge devel

Anticancer vaccines gain new lease of life with personalisation techniques

by European Society for Medical OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnticancer vaccines have gained a new lease of life with techniques to personalise them to individual patients. Cutting edge devel