Researchers help identify mechanisms by which multiple myeloma escapes targeted immunotherapy

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDRese

Updated on: February 20,2024 16

Researchers help identify mechanisms by which multiple myeloma escapes targeted immunotherapy

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDRese

Updated on:February 20,2024 16

Study reveals safety signal from genes that mimic drugs

by Paul Govern,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Susan Buck Ms/Public DomainProspective mothers taking a new class of cholesterol-lowering drugs might incur higher risk of spina bifida in their futur

Updated on: July 02,2024 8

Study reveals safety signal from genes that mimic drugs

by Paul Govern,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Susan Buck Ms/Public DomainProspective mothers taking a new class of cholesterol-lowering drugs might incur higher risk of spina bifida in their futur

Updated on:July 02,2024 8

And improved method for anti-cancer drug detection: How tiny tumor models could transform drug testing

by Songshan Lake Materials LaboratorySchematic of microfluidic chip-based approach for quality assessment and screening of esophageal cancer drugs. A three-dimensional scaffold with inverse opal struc

Updated on: August 03,2024 0

And improved method for anti-cancer drug detection: How tiny tumor models could transform drug testing

by Songshan Lake Materials LaboratorySchematic of microfluidic chip-based approach for quality assessment and screening of esophageal cancer drugs. A three-dimensional scaffold with inverse opal struc

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Researchers find tissue environment plays important role in tumor formation

by Kathleen Haughney,Florida State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of Florida State University researchers used a simple tumor model to show the importance of tissue microenvironment i

Updated on: March 12,2024 15

Researchers find tissue environment plays important role in tumor formation

by Kathleen Haughney,Florida State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of Florida State University researchers used a simple tumor model to show the importance of tissue microenvironment i

Updated on:March 12,2024 15

The protein behind immunotherapy resistance

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneTumor with FMRP-deficient cancer cells (in green) being infiltrated and attached by killer (CD8) T cells. Credit: Jeremy Guillot (Hanahan Lab – EPFL).Im

Updated on: January 02,2024 9

The protein behind immunotherapy resistance

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneTumor with FMRP-deficient cancer cells (in green) being infiltrated and attached by killer (CD8) T cells. Credit: Jeremy Guillot (Hanahan Lab – EPFL).Im

Updated on:January 02,2024 9

Young age associated with worse prognosis in specific breast cancer subtype

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineResearcher in lab. Credit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer CenterResearchers at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center are rapidly advancing the understandin

Updated on: April 22,2024 12

Young age associated with worse prognosis in specific breast cancer subtype

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineResearcher in lab. Credit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer CenterResearchers at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center are rapidly advancing the understandin

Updated on:April 22,2024 12

Optimizing tobacco cessation treatment with lung cancer screening

byUniversity of MinnesotaVisual Abstract.Optimizing Longitudinal Tobacco Cessation Treatment in Lung Cancer Screening. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworko

Updated on: January 07,2024 12

Optimizing tobacco cessation treatment with lung cancer screening

byUniversity of MinnesotaVisual Abstract.Optimizing Longitudinal Tobacco Cessation Treatment in Lung Cancer Screening. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworko

Updated on:January 07,2024 12

COVID-19 pandemic halted breast cancer screenings for many, finds study

by Andrew J. Yawn,Tulane UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted routine medical checks for many.A new study from Tulane University has found th

Updated on: January 23,2024 19

COVID-19 pandemic halted breast cancer screenings for many, finds study

by Andrew J. Yawn,Tulane UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted routine medical checks for many.A new study from Tulane University has found th

Updated on:January 23,2024 19

Researchers describe a molecular strategy that helps prevent tumour formation in mice

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCredit: CNIOThe body's process for manufacturing fatty acids is regulated by the enzyme FASN. In normal cells, this is not a very active process—

Updated on: June 08,2024 3

Researchers describe a molecular strategy that helps prevent tumour formation in mice

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCredit: CNIOThe body's process for manufacturing fatty acids is regulated by the enzyme FASN. In normal cells, this is not a very active process—

Updated on:June 08,2024 3

'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists in Cambridge and London have developed a catalogue of DNA mutation 'fingerprints' that could help doctors pinpoint the enviro

Updated on: April 10,2024 13

'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists in Cambridge and London have developed a catalogue of DNA mutation 'fingerprints' that could help doctors pinpoint the enviro

Updated on:April 10,2024 13

Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer

by University of SurreyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA strain of the common cold virus has been found to potentially target, infect and destroy cancer cells in patients with b

Updated on: May 20,2024 7

Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer

by University of SurreyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA strain of the common cold virus has been found to potentially target, infect and destroy cancer cells in patients with b

Updated on:May 20,2024 7

Scientists find way to starve breast cancer cells

by Jennifer Michalowski,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryWhen fast-growing breast cancer cells run out of glutamine, they turn to an alternative supply line. PHGDH (above, in green) is a key enzyme

Updated on: September 07,2024 0

Scientists find way to starve breast cancer cells

by Jennifer Michalowski,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryWhen fast-growing breast cancer cells run out of glutamine, they turn to an alternative supply line. PHGDH (above, in green) is a key enzyme

Updated on:September 07,2024 0