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Researchers identify novel gene networks associated with aggressive type of breast cancer

Researchers identify novel gene networks associated with aggressive type of breast cancer

by Savannah Williamson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyGene enrichment for select Basal-like network modules. Network diagram for eight nonconserved Basal-like modules that include OS genes. Node

Researchers identify novel gene networks associated with aggressive type of breast cancer

by Savannah Williamson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyGene enrichment for select Basal-like network modules. Network diagram for eight nonconserved Basal-like modules that include OS genes. Node
Research reveals previously unknown qualities of a gene vital to a cell's mitochondrial structure and function

Research reveals previously unknown qualities of a gene vital to a cell's mitochondrial structure and function

by Rachel Sauer,University of Colorado at BoulderModel of the human S-OPA1 bound to membranes. Credit:Nature(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06441-6A key takeaway from first-year biol

Research reveals previously unknown qualities of a gene vital to a cell's mitochondrial structure and function

by Rachel Sauer,University of Colorado at BoulderModel of the human S-OPA1 bound to membranes. Credit:Nature(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06441-6A key takeaway from first-year biol
Study finds worsening metabolic syndrome increases the risk of developing cancer

Study finds worsening metabolic syndrome increases the risk of developing cancer

by WileyCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsNew research indicates that individuals with persistent and worsening metabolic syndrome—which encompasses conditions such as high blood pressure, elevat

Study finds worsening metabolic syndrome increases the risk of developing cancer

by WileyCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsNew research indicates that individuals with persistent and worsening metabolic syndrome—which encompasses conditions such as high blood pressure, elevat
Researchers develop 'on-demand' whole tumor cell vaccine against cancer

Researchers develop 'on-demand' whole tumor cell vaccine against cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesStrategy of using photothermal nanoparticle-based whole tumor cell vaccine (LN-TCV) for on-demand near-infrared (NIR) manipulation of immune responses against cancer

Researchers develop 'on-demand' whole tumor cell vaccine against cancer

by Chinese Academy of SciencesStrategy of using photothermal nanoparticle-based whole tumor cell vaccine (LN-TCV) for on-demand near-infrared (NIR) manipulation of immune responses against cancer
Study sends strong signal not to sequence immune checkpoint inhibitors in advanced kidney cancer

Study sends strong signal not to sequence immune checkpoint inhibitors in advanced kidney cancer

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with advanced kidney cancer are routinely given immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) as first-line treatment. The CONTACT-0

Study sends strong signal not to sequence immune checkpoint inhibitors in advanced kidney cancer

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with advanced kidney cancer are routinely given immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) as first-line treatment. The CONTACT-0
Study identifies new potential treatment option for triple negative breast cancer

Study identifies new potential treatment option for triple negative breast cancer

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a recent study published in theJournal of Clinical Investigation, Mayo Clinic researchers identified that an FDA drug approved for myelodysplastic syndro

Study identifies new potential treatment option for triple negative breast cancer

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a recent study published in theJournal of Clinical Investigation, Mayo Clinic researchers identified that an FDA drug approved for myelodysplastic syndro
Drug bypasses suppressive immune cells to unleash immunotherapy

Drug bypasses suppressive immune cells to unleash immunotherapy

by Marta Wegorzewska,Washington University School of MedicineImmunobiologists Robert Schreiber, Ph.D., (left) and Hussein Sultan, Ph.D., of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis,

Drug bypasses suppressive immune cells to unleash immunotherapy

by Marta Wegorzewska,Washington University School of MedicineImmunobiologists Robert Schreiber, Ph.D., (left) and Hussein Sultan, Ph.D., of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis,
Promise of liquid biopsy in cancer biomarker detection and prenatal screening

Promise of liquid biopsy in cancer biomarker detection and prenatal screening

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersThe promise and challenges of liquid biopsy, an emerging, noninvasive method for targeted disease diagnosis and detection of canc

Promise of liquid biopsy in cancer biomarker detection and prenatal screening

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersThe promise and challenges of liquid biopsy, an emerging, noninvasive method for targeted disease diagnosis and detection of canc
Scientists discover how the body's killer cells attack cancer

Scientists discover how the body's killer cells attack cancer

byUniversity of SouthamptonScientists discover how the body's killer cells attack cancer. Credit: University of SouthamptonScientists are on the verge of a cancer breakthrough after working

Scientists discover how the body's killer cells attack cancer

byUniversity of SouthamptonScientists discover how the body's killer cells attack cancer. Credit: University of SouthamptonScientists are on the verge of a cancer breakthrough after working
One simple change cut unnecessary imaging for cancer patients in half

One simple change cut unnecessary imaging for cancer patients in half

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHSimply introducing a default physician order—a "nudge"—into electronic

One simple change cut unnecessary imaging for cancer patients in half

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHSimply introducing a default physician order—a "nudge"—into electronic
Researchers claim vitamin supplements and new technology can help prevent secondary stroke

Researchers claim vitamin supplements and new technology can help prevent secondary stroke

by Marcus Wolf,University of MaineCredit:Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.2147/PGPM.S426421A team of researchers, including one from the University of Maine,

Researchers claim vitamin supplements and new technology can help prevent secondary stroke

by Marcus Wolf,University of MaineCredit:Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.2147/PGPM.S426421A team of researchers, including one from the University of Maine,
New cancer strategies promising, says researcher

New cancer strategies promising, says researcher

by Martin Herrema,University of KentCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthDr. Tim Fenton, an expert in cancer research at the University, says the announcement o

New cancer strategies promising, says researcher

by Martin Herrema,University of KentCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthDr. Tim Fenton, an expert in cancer research at the University, says the announcement o