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Two new studies show how bacteria could help tumors progress and resist treatment

Two new studies show how bacteria could help tumors progress and resist treatment

byFred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo new studies from researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle reveal how bacteria infiltrate tumors and could be h

Two new studies show how bacteria could help tumors progress and resist treatment

byFred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo new studies from researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle reveal how bacteria infiltrate tumors and could be h
Researchers propose a navigation system to tackle medication supply bottlenecks

Researchers propose a navigation system to tackle medication supply bottlenecks

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH ZurichWholesalers can ease supply bottlenecks by rerouting remainder stocks of medications in short supply. Credit: ETH ZurichSupply bottlenecks for medications present

Researchers propose a navigation system to tackle medication supply bottlenecks

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH ZurichWholesalers can ease supply bottlenecks by rerouting remainder stocks of medications in short supply. Credit: ETH ZurichSupply bottlenecks for medications present
Small risks may have big impact on breast cancer odds of childhood cancer survivors

Small risks may have big impact on breast cancer odds of childhood cancer survivors

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalZhaoming Wang, Ph.D., used data from the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort study to find evidence that common genetic variations can help to identify pediatric

Small risks may have big impact on breast cancer odds of childhood cancer survivors

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalZhaoming Wang, Ph.D., used data from the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort study to find evidence that common genetic variations can help to identify pediatric
Computational method used to directly measure tumors shows hypertranscription is ubiquitous across cancers

Computational method used to directly measure tumors shows hypertranscription is ubiquitous across cancers

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressOverview of RNA output analysis with RNAmp. (A) Hypertranscription occurs when cancer cells elevate their RNA output above normal cell levels (left). Upon RNA extraction f

Computational method used to directly measure tumors shows hypertranscription is ubiquitous across cancers

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressOverview of RNA output analysis with RNAmp. (A) Hypertranscription occurs when cancer cells elevate their RNA output above normal cell levels (left). Upon RNA extraction f
Less invasive for patients: Using blood tests to diagnose lung cancer

Less invasive for patients: Using blood tests to diagnose lung cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurrently, when lung cancer is suspected, a "morsel" of tissue is removed and examined under the microscope. This m

Less invasive for patients: Using blood tests to diagnose lung cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurrently, when lung cancer is suspected, a "morsel" of tissue is removed and examined under the microscope. This m
New radiation therapy delays brain cancer regrowth, protects healthy tissue

New radiation therapy delays brain cancer regrowth, protects healthy tissue

by Jeanna Vazquez,University of California - San DiegoEach therapeutic seed, approximately the size of a postage stamp, contains radiation sources embedded in a collagen tile that together deliv

New radiation therapy delays brain cancer regrowth, protects healthy tissue

by Jeanna Vazquez,University of California - San DiegoEach therapeutic seed, approximately the size of a postage stamp, contains radiation sources embedded in a collagen tile that together deliv
Study reveals lower survival rates for women than men with germ cell tumors

Study reveals lower survival rates for women than men with germ cell tumors

by Uppsala UniversityThe cell of origin, the normal development of sperm and oocytes, and the corresponding tumor development of malignant ovarian and testicular germ cell tumors. Credit:Jo

Study reveals lower survival rates for women than men with germ cell tumors

by Uppsala UniversityThe cell of origin, the normal development of sperm and oocytes, and the corresponding tumor development of malignant ovarian and testicular germ cell tumors. Credit:Jo
Anti-diabetic drugs could lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer

Anti-diabetic drugs could lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainDiabetic patients who take anti-diabetic drugs—known as glitazones—long term had a lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer compared with

Anti-diabetic drugs could lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainDiabetic patients who take anti-diabetic drugs—known as glitazones—long term had a lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer compared with
Moderate exercise helps colorectal cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving gut bacteria

Moderate exercise helps colorectal cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving gut bacteria

by Heather Simonsen,University of UtahCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRegular physical activity can extend colorectal cancer patients' lives. In a first-ever study, scientists looked at the

Moderate exercise helps colorectal cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving gut bacteria

by Heather Simonsen,University of UtahCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRegular physical activity can extend colorectal cancer patients' lives. In a first-ever study, scientists looked at the
Study reveals secrets of "hot" and "cold" pancreatic cancer tumors

Study reveals secrets of "hot" and "cold" pancreatic cancer tumors

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaT cell high tumor. T cell high tumor. All Cell/Tumor Cells/T Cells. Credit: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsy

Study reveals secrets of "hot" and "cold" pancreatic cancer tumors

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaT cell high tumor. T cell high tumor. All Cell/Tumor Cells/T Cells. Credit: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsy
Novel late-stage colorectal cancer treatment proves effective in preclinical models

Novel late-stage colorectal cancer treatment proves effective in preclinical models

by Angel Mendez,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolThe low T cells are due to exosomal, immunosuppressive miRNAs that disrupt T cell function and loss of T cells in the tumor environment. Cre

Novel late-stage colorectal cancer treatment proves effective in preclinical models

by Angel Mendez,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolThe low T cells are due to exosomal, immunosuppressive miRNAs that disrupt T cell function and loss of T cells in the tumor environment. Cre
Inhibiting the biological crosstalk of autophagy and mitochondrial function underlying pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Inhibiting the biological crosstalk of autophagy and mitochondrial function underlying pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressAutophagy inhibition leads to a drop in the LIP in PDAC. (A) Autophagy was inhibited genetically or pharmacologically in PDAC cells, and the relative LIP was d

Inhibiting the biological crosstalk of autophagy and mitochondrial function underlying pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressAutophagy inhibition leads to a drop in the LIP in PDAC. (A) Autophagy was inhibited genetically or pharmacologically in PDAC cells, and the relative LIP was d