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New prognostic biomarker identified in small cell lung cancer

New prognostic biomarker identified in small cell lung cancer

byChinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110413Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a fast-growing and highly malignant subtype of

New prognostic biomarker identified in small cell lung cancer

byChinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110413Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a fast-growing and highly malignant subtype of
Novel genomics tool enables more accurate identification of rare mutations in cancer cells

Novel genomics tool enables more accurate identification of rare mutations in cancer cells

by New York Genome CenterExample of colored de Bruijn graph rendered to represent genomic data for a short region of 400 base pairs using the Lancet genomics tool developed by New York Genome Center s

Novel genomics tool enables more accurate identification of rare mutations in cancer cells

by New York Genome CenterExample of colored de Bruijn graph rendered to represent genomic data for a short region of 400 base pairs using the Lancet genomics tool developed by New York Genome Center s
Care at high-volume radiation treatment centers tied to higher survival

Care at high-volume radiation treatment centers tied to higher survival

by Lori SolomonAmong men with very high-risk prostate cancer, higher radiation facility case volume is independently associated with longer overall survival, according to a study published online Aug.

Care at high-volume radiation treatment centers tied to higher survival

by Lori SolomonAmong men with very high-risk prostate cancer, higher radiation facility case volume is independently associated with longer overall survival, according to a study published online Aug.
Researchers uncover new sarcoma gene

Researchers uncover new sarcoma gene

by Harry Perkins Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of WA researchers has uncovered new genes that could play an important role in the development of sarcoma, a group of

Researchers uncover new sarcoma gene

by Harry Perkins Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of WA researchers has uncovered new genes that could play an important role in the development of sarcoma, a group of
Mechanism of a breast cancer drug points to a possible new therapy

Mechanism of a breast cancer drug points to a possible new therapy

by Sarah Avery,Duke UniversityThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by Tom

Mechanism of a breast cancer drug points to a possible new therapy

by Sarah Avery,Duke UniversityThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by Tom
Drug suppresses spread of breast cancer caused by stem-like cells

Drug suppresses spread of breast cancer caused by stem-like cells

by University of California - San DiegoA rare-stem like tumor cell, which plays a critical role in the spread of breast cancer, is identified with immunostaining for the β3 integrin subunit (blue

Drug suppresses spread of breast cancer caused by stem-like cells

by University of California - San DiegoA rare-stem like tumor cell, which plays a critical role in the spread of breast cancer, is identified with immunostaining for the β3 integrin subunit (blue
When should NHS contact patients over faulty genes?

When should NHS contact patients over faulty genes?

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe NHS and health services worldwide need to develop policies on when patients should be "re-contacted" about faulty genes, as the curre

When should NHS contact patients over faulty genes?

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe NHS and health services worldwide need to develop policies on when patients should be "re-contacted" about faulty genes, as the curre
Genetic breast cancer study alters guidelines in Sweden

Genetic breast cancer study alters guidelines in Sweden

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBRCA1 and BRCA2 are well-known breast cancer genes associated with a significantly increased risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Howev

Genetic breast cancer study alters guidelines in Sweden

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBRCA1 and BRCA2 are well-known breast cancer genes associated with a significantly increased risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Howev
Transplant medication matters for controlling cancer risk

Transplant medication matters for controlling cancer risk

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandResearch reveals organ transplant recipients could reduce their risk of developing secondary skin cancer by changing their immunosuppres

Transplant medication matters for controlling cancer risk

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandResearch reveals organ transplant recipients could reduce their risk of developing secondary skin cancer by changing their immunosuppres
Hereditary colorectal cancer: Researchers reclassify a large proportion of leading gene variants as benign

Hereditary colorectal cancer: Researchers reclassify a large proportion of leading gene variants as benign

by Inka Väth,University Hospital of BonnGraphical abstract. Credit:The American Journal of Human Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2024.09.002The genetic confirmation of a suspecte

Hereditary colorectal cancer: Researchers reclassify a large proportion of leading gene variants as benign

by Inka Väth,University Hospital of BonnGraphical abstract. Credit:The American Journal of Human Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2024.09.002The genetic confirmation of a suspecte
Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide-Based GVHD Prophylaxis Bests Standard Regimen in Phase III Study

Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide-Based GVHD Prophylaxis Bests Standard Regimen in Phase III Study

October 2023Katie RobinsonPatients undergoing a human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT) with reduced-intensity conditioning who received a prophyl

Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide-Based GVHD Prophylaxis Bests Standard Regimen in Phase III Study

October 2023Katie RobinsonPatients undergoing a human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT) with reduced-intensity conditioning who received a prophyl
Novel anti-cancer nanomedicine for efficient chemotherapy

Novel anti-cancer nanomedicine for efficient chemotherapy

by University of HelsinkiThe new exosome-based nanomedicines enhanced tumor accumulation, extravasation from blood vessels and penetration into deep tumor parenchyma after intravenous administrat

Novel anti-cancer nanomedicine for efficient chemotherapy

by University of HelsinkiThe new exosome-based nanomedicines enhanced tumor accumulation, extravasation from blood vessels and penetration into deep tumor parenchyma after intravenous administrat