MicroRNA holds clues to why some mammals are cancer-prone

by Sheri Hall,Cornell UniversityCanine and equine mammosphere-derived epithelial cells (MDECs) respond differently to 7, 12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) and have distinct microRNA (miRNA) ex

Updated on: December 20,2023

MicroRNA holds clues to why some mammals are cancer-prone

by Sheri Hall,Cornell UniversityCanine and equine mammosphere-derived epithelial cells (MDECs) respond differently to 7, 12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) and have distinct microRNA (miRNA) ex

Updated on:December 20,2023

Pulling the plug on calcium pumps—potential new treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

by Pancreatic Cancer Research FundDr. Jason Bruce, University of Manchester. Credit: University of ManchesterUK scientists have identified a new way to kill pancreatic cancer cells by 'pulling the

Updated on: December 20,2023

Pulling the plug on calcium pumps—potential new treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

by Pancreatic Cancer Research FundDr. Jason Bruce, University of Manchester. Credit: University of ManchesterUK scientists have identified a new way to kill pancreatic cancer cells by 'pulling the

Updated on:December 20,2023

Shorter course of radiation therapy yields comparable results for patients with non-metastatic soft tissue sarcoma

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with non-metastatic soft tissue sarcoma (STS) who need pre-operative radiation therapy can safely rec

Updated on: December 21,2023

Shorter course of radiation therapy yields comparable results for patients with non-metastatic soft tissue sarcoma

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with non-metastatic soft tissue sarcoma (STS) who need pre-operative radiation therapy can safely rec

Updated on:December 21,2023

Parental alcohol use linked to increased cancer risk in children

Updated on: April 18,2025

Parental alcohol use linked to increased cancer risk in children

Updated on:April 18,2025

The convergence of epigenetics and math to predict and intercept cancer cell behavior

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineEpigenetic landscapes and phenotypic plasticity in cancer. Regulatory networks can define the number and probabilities of stable cellular states adop

Updated on: December 26,2023

The convergence of epigenetics and math to predict and intercept cancer cell behavior

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineEpigenetic landscapes and phenotypic plasticity in cancer. Regulatory networks can define the number and probabilities of stable cellular states adop

Updated on:December 26,2023

Loss of function in key Y-chromosome genes increases cancer risk in men

by Carol Pozo,Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that men are more susceptible to cancer than women; however, the reason for this differenc

Updated on: December 20,2023

Loss of function in key Y-chromosome genes increases cancer risk in men

by Carol Pozo,Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that men are more susceptible to cancer than women; however, the reason for this differenc

Updated on:December 20,2023

Resiliency, family support help Hispanic breast cancer survivors manage lymphedema

byUniversity of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a cancer nurse in the U.S. Army for more than 29 years, Elizabeth Anderson saw firsthand how chemotherapy, radiation and surgeries im

Updated on: December 20,2023

Resiliency, family support help Hispanic breast cancer survivors manage lymphedema

byUniversity of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a cancer nurse in the U.S. Army for more than 29 years, Elizabeth Anderson saw firsthand how chemotherapy, radiation and surgeries im

Updated on:December 20,2023

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade ahead

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade aheadbyInstitute of Cancer ResearchStudy design. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

Updated on: July 17,2024

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade ahead

New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade aheadbyInstitute of Cancer ResearchStudy design. Credit:Nature Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

Updated on:July 17,2024

Breast cancer cells swallow a 'free lunch' of dietary fat particles from the bloodstream

byDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterLipoprotein Lipase facilitates binding of very low density lipoprotein particles (red) to breast cancer cells (blue cell nuclei). Credit: William Kinlaw, III,

Updated on: December 22,2023

Breast cancer cells swallow a 'free lunch' of dietary fat particles from the bloodstream

byDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterLipoprotein Lipase facilitates binding of very low density lipoprotein particles (red) to breast cancer cells (blue cell nuclei). Credit: William Kinlaw, III,

Updated on:December 22,2023

Mailed orders found to double liver cancer screening rates

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiver cancer screening among patients with cirrhosis almost doubled when they were mailed a signe

Updated on: December 26,2023

Mailed orders found to double liver cancer screening rates

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiver cancer screening among patients with cirrhosis almost doubled when they were mailed a signe

Updated on:December 26,2023

Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a statement on behalf of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) published Dec. 13 in the organiz

Updated on: December 22,2023

Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a statement on behalf of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) published Dec. 13 in the organiz

Updated on:December 22,2023

Researchers uncover dangers of celebrating 'victory' over cancer

by Eric Lindberg,University of Southern CaliforniaResearchers find that bell-ringing rituals might reinforce negative memories of cancer treatment. Credit: Photo/F. Carter SmithIt's a staple

Updated on: June 11,2024

Researchers uncover dangers of celebrating 'victory' over cancer

by Eric Lindberg,University of Southern CaliforniaResearchers find that bell-ringing rituals might reinforce negative memories of cancer treatment. Credit: Photo/F. Carter SmithIt's a staple

Updated on:June 11,2024