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Newly identified genetic markers classify previously undetermined glioblastoma tumors

Newly identified genetic markers classify previously undetermined glioblastoma tumors

by Duke UniversitySMARCAL1 mutations identified in this study were found to be involved in how cancer cells become immortal by keeping their telomeres long through a process known as alternative

Newly identified genetic markers classify previously undetermined glioblastoma tumors

by Duke UniversitySMARCAL1 mutations identified in this study were found to be involved in how cancer cells become immortal by keeping their telomeres long through a process known as alternative
Study shows the benefit of harnessing the body's own immune cells to fight brain cancer

Study shows the benefit of harnessing the body's own immune cells to fight brain cancer

by Salk InstituteCredit: Human Brain ProjectGlioblastoma, the most common and deadly form of brain cancer, grows rapidly to invade and destroy healthy brain tissue. The tumor sends out cancerous

Study shows the benefit of harnessing the body's own immune cells to fight brain cancer

by Salk InstituteCredit: Human Brain ProjectGlioblastoma, the most common and deadly form of brain cancer, grows rapidly to invade and destroy healthy brain tissue. The tumor sends out cancerous
Researchers discover crucial step in creating blood stem cells

Researchers discover crucial step in creating blood stem cells

by Iowa State UniversityBlood stem cells show forming in the trunk of a zebrafish embryo. The blood stem cells are yellow, with the red tubes are the aorta on the top and a vein on the bottom. Cr

Researchers discover crucial step in creating blood stem cells

by Iowa State UniversityBlood stem cells show forming in the trunk of a zebrafish embryo. The blood stem cells are yellow, with the red tubes are the aorta on the top and a vein on the bottom. Cr
Pill halves risk of death in type of lung cancer

Pill halves risk of death in type of lung cancer

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pill has been shown to halve the risk of death from a certain type of lung cancer when taken daily after surgery to remove the tumor, according to clinical trial res

Pill halves risk of death in type of lung cancer

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pill has been shown to halve the risk of death from a certain type of lung cancer when taken daily after surgery to remove the tumor, according to clinical trial res
Diagnostic performance of contrast-enhanced ultrasound using perfluorobutane for high-risk hepatocellular carcinoma

Diagnostic performance of contrast-enhanced ultrasound using perfluorobutane for high-risk hepatocellular carcinoma

byAmerican Roentgen Ray Society(A) Arterial-phase CEUS image (12 seconds after injection) shows 25-mm segment-8 lesion with nonrim hyperenhancement (arrow). (B) CEUS image in portal-venous phase

Diagnostic performance of contrast-enhanced ultrasound using perfluorobutane for high-risk hepatocellular carcinoma

byAmerican Roentgen Ray Society(A) Arterial-phase CEUS image (12 seconds after injection) shows 25-mm segment-8 lesion with nonrim hyperenhancement (arrow). (B) CEUS image in portal-venous phase
Research shows effectiveness of new technique to detect ovarian cancer marker peptides

Research shows effectiveness of new technique to detect ovarian cancer marker peptides

by Brian McNeill,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVCU physics doctoral candidates Mohammed Almahyawi and Thomas W. Rockett demonstrate the setup of their nanopore research that could one day help

Research shows effectiveness of new technique to detect ovarian cancer marker peptides

by Brian McNeill,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVCU physics doctoral candidates Mohammed Almahyawi and Thomas W. Rockett demonstrate the setup of their nanopore research that could one day help
Q&A: Researchers discuss identifying potential new protein targets for melanoma therapeutics

Q&A: Researchers discuss identifying potential new protein targets for melanoma therapeutics

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalGlobal characterization of the melanoma samples and their expression of CEACAM1. Credit:Communications Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43856-024-00525-8Yu

Q&A: Researchers discuss identifying potential new protein targets for melanoma therapeutics

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalGlobal characterization of the melanoma samples and their expression of CEACAM1. Credit:Communications Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43856-024-00525-8Yu
Female health workers need better radiation protection to minimize breast cancer risk, find researchers

Female health workers need better radiation protection to minimize breast cancer risk, find researchers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen working in health care who are regularly exposed to radiation from X-rays and other imaging procedures need better ionizing radia

Female health workers need better radiation protection to minimize breast cancer risk, find researchers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen working in health care who are regularly exposed to radiation from X-rays and other imaging procedures need better ionizing radia
Discovery suggests new strategy against follicular lymphoma

Discovery suggests new strategy against follicular lymphoma

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2024.02.010A team led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine has identified import

Discovery suggests new strategy against follicular lymphoma

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2024.02.010A team led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine has identified import
Researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with over 90% response rate

Researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with over 90% response rate

by Indiana University School of MedicineMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Indiana University Melvin and Bren

Researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with over 90% response rate

by Indiana University School of MedicineMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Indiana University Melvin and Bren
Ewing sarcoma tumors can be split into two groups for targeted care

Ewing sarcoma tumors can be split into two groups for targeted care

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterA. Bright field images of CCH1 and CCH2 cells B. CCH1 and CCH2 cells cells stained with antibody towards CD99 (green) and DAPI (blue) C. Wester

Ewing sarcoma tumors can be split into two groups for targeted care

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterA. Bright field images of CCH1 and CCH2 cells B. CCH1 and CCH2 cells cells stained with antibody towards CD99 (green) and DAPI (blue) C. Wester
Race and geography linked to different risks of breast cancer treatment delays

Race and geography linked to different risks of breast cancer treatment delays

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor patients with cancer, lengthy delays in treatment can decrease their chances of survival. In an analysis of 2004–2017 information on patients with br

Race and geography linked to different risks of breast cancer treatment delays

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor patients with cancer, lengthy delays in treatment can decrease their chances of survival. In an analysis of 2004–2017 information on patients with br