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New computational tool identifies novel targets for cancer immunotherapy

New computational tool identifies novel targets for cancer immunotherapy

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaIRIS: A big-data informed computational platform for discovering AS-derived cancer immunotherapy targets. Overall workflow of IRIS, computational modules

New computational tool identifies novel targets for cancer immunotherapy

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaIRIS: A big-data informed computational platform for discovering AS-derived cancer immunotherapy targets. Overall workflow of IRIS, computational modules
New calculation tool identifies a group of cancer patients with favorable prognosis

New calculation tool identifies a group of cancer patients with favorable prognosis

by Centro de Investigación Médica Aplicada (CIMA) Universidad de NavarraResearchers from Cima and Clinica University of Navarra have developed a calculator that identifies patients with multiple myelo

New calculation tool identifies a group of cancer patients with favorable prognosis

by Centro de Investigación Médica Aplicada (CIMA) Universidad de NavarraResearchers from Cima and Clinica University of Navarra have developed a calculator that identifies patients with multiple myelo
New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteMatchMiner overview of data flow and modes of use. a) Data inputs from patients and trials are utilized by the MatchEngine to match patients to trials. b) Shown are

New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteMatchMiner overview of data flow and modes of use. a) Data inputs from patients and trials are utilized by the MatchEngine to match patients to trials. b) Shown are
New test shows promise for detecting hard-to-find cervical cancers

New test shows promise for detecting hard-to-find cervical cancers

byAlbert Einstein College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn findings with potentially important implications for cervical cancer screening, scientists at the Montefiore Einstein Ca

New test shows promise for detecting hard-to-find cervical cancers

byAlbert Einstein College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn findings with potentially important implications for cervical cancer screening, scientists at the Montefiore Einstein Ca
New checkpoint gene demonstrates ability to supercharge immune cells against cancer

New checkpoint gene demonstrates ability to supercharge immune cells against cancer

byUniversity of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraphical abstract. Credit:Med(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2022.07.008University of Minnesota researchers and their collaborators at the Nation

New checkpoint gene demonstrates ability to supercharge immune cells against cancer

byUniversity of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraphical abstract. Credit:Med(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2022.07.008University of Minnesota researchers and their collaborators at the Nation
New smoking cessation intervention helps patients with cervical cancer precursor or cervical cancer quit smoking

New smoking cessation intervention helps patients with cervical cancer precursor or cervical cancer quit smoking

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainTobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., accounting for about 1 in 5 deaths each y

New smoking cessation intervention helps patients with cervical cancer precursor or cervical cancer quit smoking

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainTobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., accounting for about 1 in 5 deaths each y
New precision therapy for bile duct cancer extends patients' lives

New precision therapy for bile duct cancer extends patients' lives

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new personalized cancer treatment can radically improve the outlook for some patients with bile duct cancer, finds an international

New precision therapy for bile duct cancer extends patients' lives

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new personalized cancer treatment can radically improve the outlook for some patients with bile duct cancer, finds an international
New cancer drug candidate targets immune system 'brakes'

New cancer drug candidate targets immune system 'brakes'

by Sarah C.P. Williams,University of ChicagoDesign and synthesis of stapled alpha-helical peptides targeting FOXP3. (A) Human FOXP3 sequence. Residues F214–K263 represent the entirety of a helix

New cancer drug candidate targets immune system 'brakes'

by Sarah C.P. Williams,University of ChicagoDesign and synthesis of stapled alpha-helical peptides targeting FOXP3. (A) Human FOXP3 sequence. Residues F214–K263 represent the entirety of a helix
Are the benefits of new cancer drugs worth the cost?

Are the benefits of new cancer drugs worth the cost?

by Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)The rate of growth in costs (red) vs. outcomes (green) of cancer care, is here expressed as the derivative D[fx0] of both functions (i.e.: the angular coef

Are the benefits of new cancer drugs worth the cost?

by Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)The rate of growth in costs (red) vs. outcomes (green) of cancer care, is here expressed as the derivative D[fx0] of both functions (i.e.: the angular coef
New wearable device measures the changing size of tumors below the skin

New wearable device measures the changing size of tumors below the skin

by Andrew Myers,Georgia Institute of TechnologyFAST sensor. Credit: Stanford UniversityEngineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Stanford University have created a small, autonomous d

New wearable device measures the changing size of tumors below the skin

by Andrew Myers,Georgia Institute of TechnologyFAST sensor. Credit: Stanford UniversityEngineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Stanford University have created a small, autonomous d
New spatial tool shows cancer cells rev up synthesis, compared with neighbors

New spatial tool shows cancer cells rev up synthesis, compared with neighbors

by Talia Ogliore,Washington University in St. LouisMass spectrometry imaging with stable isotope labeling workflow.aMice with orthotopic brain tumors were fed an unlabeled or U−13C g

New spatial tool shows cancer cells rev up synthesis, compared with neighbors

by Talia Ogliore,Washington University in St. LouisMass spectrometry imaging with stable isotope labeling workflow.aMice with orthotopic brain tumors were fed an unlabeled or U−13C g
New preclinical model could accelerate research on thymic cancer

New preclinical model could accelerate research on thymic cancer

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: AI-generated imageA new preclinical model for thymic cancer developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators has revealed insights into how a common mutat

New preclinical model could accelerate research on thymic cancer

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: AI-generated imageA new preclinical model for thymic cancer developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators has revealed insights into how a common mutat