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Study provides insight on targeted therapies for colorectal cancer metastasis

Study provides insight on targeted therapies for colorectal cancer metastasis

by Allison Perry,University of KentuckyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA new study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers provides new insight on targeted t

Study provides insight on targeted therapies for colorectal cancer metastasis

by Allison Perry,University of KentuckyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA new study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers provides new insight on targeted t
Researchers determine oral bacteria accelerate pancreatic cancer development in mice

Researchers determine oral bacteria accelerate pancreatic cancer development in mice

by Hebrew University of JerusalemPancreas sections from control and P.gingivalis-infected mice. Control mouse showing a small pre-cancerous lesion (marked in yellow). Credit: Hebrew University of

Researchers determine oral bacteria accelerate pancreatic cancer development in mice

by Hebrew University of JerusalemPancreas sections from control and P.gingivalis-infected mice. Control mouse showing a small pre-cancerous lesion (marked in yellow). Credit: Hebrew University of
Research suggests a new approach for treatment-resistant breast cancers

Research suggests a new approach for treatment-resistant breast cancers

by Louisiana State UniversityCB-103 shows synergy with paclitaxel and fulvestrant in breast cancer cell lines. TNBC (HCC1187) and ER+ BC (MCF-7) cells were treated with combinations of CB-103 (15

Research suggests a new approach for treatment-resistant breast cancers

by Louisiana State UniversityCB-103 shows synergy with paclitaxel and fulvestrant in breast cancer cell lines. TNBC (HCC1187) and ER+ BC (MCF-7) cells were treated with combinations of CB-103 (15
Blocking key pathways is a way to defeat cancer stem cells

Blocking key pathways is a way to defeat cancer stem cells

by RIKENCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthScientists from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan and international collaborators have foun

Blocking key pathways is a way to defeat cancer stem cells

by RIKENCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthScientists from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan and international collaborators have foun
Atoh1, a potential Achilles' heel of Sonic Hedgehog medulloblastoma

Atoh1, a potential Achilles' heel of Sonic Hedgehog medulloblastoma

by Baylor College of MedicineThis is a cross-section of the cerebellum of a mouse. Found at the base of the brain, the cerebellum is a single layer of tissue with deep folds like an accordion. Th

Atoh1, a potential Achilles' heel of Sonic Hedgehog medulloblastoma

by Baylor College of MedicineThis is a cross-section of the cerebellum of a mouse. Found at the base of the brain, the cerebellum is a single layer of tissue with deep folds like an accordion. Th
A way to prevent pancreatic cancer from spreading post-surgery?

A way to prevent pancreatic cancer from spreading post-surgery?

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryOn the left is a section of a pancreatic cancer patient's primary tumor, with cancer cells (red) and CK19, a marker of proliferation (green), evident. On the r

A way to prevent pancreatic cancer from spreading post-surgery?

by Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryOn the left is a section of a pancreatic cancer patient's primary tumor, with cancer cells (red) and CK19, a marker of proliferation (green), evident. On the r
Fighting pancreatic cancer with computers and lasers

Fighting pancreatic cancer with computers and lasers

by Anthony King,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazinePancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteFaster detection

Fighting pancreatic cancer with computers and lasers

by Anthony King,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazinePancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteFaster detection
AI tool developed to help grade cancer based on cell divisions

AI tool developed to help grade cancer based on cell divisions

by University of WarwickCells dividing under the microscope. Credit: University of WarwickAhead of World Cancer Day on 4 February, scientists are revealing a cutting-edge artificial intelligence

AI tool developed to help grade cancer based on cell divisions

by University of WarwickCells dividing under the microscope. Credit: University of WarwickAhead of World Cancer Day on 4 February, scientists are revealing a cutting-edge artificial intelligence
Mouse studies have revealed more about the mechanisms behind cancer drugs in trials

Mouse studies have revealed more about the mechanisms behind cancer drugs in trials

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeDNA damage (red) in the spleen of a mouse that expresses the mutant form of CDK1 that cannot be suppressed by phosphorylation. Cr

Mouse studies have revealed more about the mechanisms behind cancer drugs in trials

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeDNA damage (red) in the spleen of a mouse that expresses the mutant form of CDK1 that cannot be suppressed by phosphorylation. Cr
Cervical pre-cancer can be detected in self-collected urine or vaginal sample

Cervical pre-cancer can be detected in self-collected urine or vaginal sample

by Chris Mahony,Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainQueen Mary University of London researchers have developed a non-invasive test to detect cervical pre-cancer by analyzing

Cervical pre-cancer can be detected in self-collected urine or vaginal sample

by Chris Mahony,Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainQueen Mary University of London researchers have developed a non-invasive test to detect cervical pre-cancer by analyzing
Researchers find capsules surrounding liver metastases of colorectal cancer are a healing response by the liver

Researchers find capsules surrounding liver metastases of colorectal cancer are a healing response by the liver

by Karolinska InstitutetFluorescent protein stains of tumor growing in the liver. Credit: Marco Gerling, Carina StrellA study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet and physicians from Karolin

Researchers find capsules surrounding liver metastases of colorectal cancer are a healing response by the liver

by Karolinska InstitutetFluorescent protein stains of tumor growing in the liver. Credit: Marco Gerling, Carina StrellA study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet and physicians from Karolin
Reprogramming of immune cells shown to fight off melanoma

Reprogramming of immune cells shown to fight off melanoma

byUniversity of BristolmiR223 inhibition reduces cancer progression in zebrafish. A) Pigmentation of the tailfin quantified by threshold analysis of tail region (red dotted outline) in 1-month-o

Reprogramming of immune cells shown to fight off melanoma

byUniversity of BristolmiR223 inhibition reduces cancer progression in zebrafish. A) Pigmentation of the tailfin quantified by threshold analysis of tail region (red dotted outline) in 1-month-o