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New immunotherapy targeting tumor macrophages to tackle lung cancer

New immunotherapy targeting tumor macrophages to tackle lung cancer

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research InstituteRImAb modifies the intratumoral myeloid cell compartment in a mouse model of LLC. a) Myeloid cell gating classification using the expression of surface marke

New immunotherapy targeting tumor macrophages to tackle lung cancer

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research InstituteRImAb modifies the intratumoral myeloid cell compartment in a mouse model of LLC. a) Myeloid cell gating classification using the expression of surface marke
A window into the changing tumor microenvironment

A window into the changing tumor microenvironment

by Ludwig Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104570Researchers led by Ludwig Lausanne's Anoek Zomer, Davide Croci and Johanna Joyce

A window into the changing tumor microenvironment

by Ludwig Cancer ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104570Researchers led by Ludwig Lausanne's Anoek Zomer, Davide Croci and Johanna Joyce
Researchers image live drug response and resistant 'pockets' in pancreatic cancer

Researchers image live drug response and resistant 'pockets' in pancreatic cancer

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchSchematic of spatiotemporal AKT activity mapping in several organ systems in vivo.Optical window–mediated intravital assessment of metabolic and malignancy-

Researchers image live drug response and resistant 'pockets' in pancreatic cancer

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchSchematic of spatiotemporal AKT activity mapping in several organ systems in vivo.Optical window–mediated intravital assessment of metabolic and malignancy-
Tumor macrophage marker offers unique target for treatment

Tumor macrophage marker offers unique target for treatment

by National Institutes of HealthA nanoparticle attached to CRV (CRV-NP) specifically homed to macrophages in breast tumors in mice (yellow arrow) and did not home to spleen, lung or heart. Nanopa

Tumor macrophage marker offers unique target for treatment

by National Institutes of HealthA nanoparticle attached to CRV (CRV-NP) specifically homed to macrophages in breast tumors in mice (yellow arrow) and did not home to spleen, lung or heart. Nanopa
Early supper associated with lower risk of breast and prostate cancer

Early supper associated with lower risk of breast and prostate cancer

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthEarly supper associated with breast and prostate cancer risk. Credit: ISGlobalHaving an early supper or leaving an interval of at least two hours before going t

Early supper associated with lower risk of breast and prostate cancer

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthEarly supper associated with breast and prostate cancer risk. Credit: ISGlobalHaving an early supper or leaving an interval of at least two hours before going t
Autism-associated gene appears to alter brain cell identity in the hippocampus

Autism-associated gene appears to alter brain cell identity in the hippocampus

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterThis image, obtained from a mouse brain using a brightfield microscope, shows the richly diverse cells of the hippocampus pseudocolored with different hues. Maria

Autism-associated gene appears to alter brain cell identity in the hippocampus

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterThis image, obtained from a mouse brain using a brightfield microscope, shows the richly diverse cells of the hippocampus pseudocolored with different hues. Maria
Study shows 'feasibility' of ending specialist follow-up in patients with low-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Study shows 'feasibility' of ending specialist follow-up in patients with low-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia

by American Society of HematologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study published inBlood Advancesshowed that among patients in Denmark who had slow-growing chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CL

Study shows 'feasibility' of ending specialist follow-up in patients with low-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia

by American Society of HematologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study published inBlood Advancesshowed that among patients in Denmark who had slow-growing chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CL
Study reveals safety signal from genes that mimic drugs

Study reveals safety signal from genes that mimic drugs

by Paul Govern,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Susan Buck Ms/Public DomainProspective mothers taking a new class of cholesterol-lowering drugs might incur higher risk of spina bifida in their futur

Study reveals safety signal from genes that mimic drugs

by Paul Govern,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Susan Buck Ms/Public DomainProspective mothers taking a new class of cholesterol-lowering drugs might incur higher risk of spina bifida in their futur
Daily aspirin cuts odds for colon cancer: who benefits most?

Daily aspirin cuts odds for colon cancer: who benefits most?

by Ernie MundellIt's long been known that a daily dose of low-dose aspirin helps keepcolon cancerat bay.But new research suggests that those who benefit most are folks whose lifestyles

Daily aspirin cuts odds for colon cancer: who benefits most?

by Ernie MundellIt's long been known that a daily dose of low-dose aspirin helps keepcolon cancerat bay.But new research suggests that those who benefit most are folks whose lifestyles
Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer

Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer

by University of SurreyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA strain of the common cold virus has been found to potentially target, infect and destroy cancer cells in patients with b

Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer

by University of SurreyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA strain of the common cold virus has been found to potentially target, infect and destroy cancer cells in patients with b
AI tool predicts risk of side effects after surgery and radiotherapy in breast cancer patients

AI tool predicts risk of side effects after surgery and radiotherapy in breast cancer patients

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of international researchers has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict wh

AI tool predicts risk of side effects after surgery and radiotherapy in breast cancer patients

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of international researchers has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict wh
Scientists aim to understand why men with prostate cancer are at higher risk of Alzheimer's

Scientists aim to understand why men with prostate cancer are at higher risk of Alzheimer's

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Qin Wang and Augusta University graduate student Mae Aida. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta UniversityResearchers at the Medical College of

Scientists aim to understand why men with prostate cancer are at higher risk of Alzheimer's

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Qin Wang and Augusta University graduate student Mae Aida. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta UniversityResearchers at the Medical College of