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Researchers uncover aberrant natural killer cell subtype

Researchers uncover aberrant natural killer cell subtype

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.07.034A team led by Prof. Tian Zhigang and Prof. Peng Hui from the Universit

Researchers uncover aberrant natural killer cell subtype

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.07.034A team led by Prof. Tian Zhigang and Prof. Peng Hui from the Universit
Researchers find prostate cancer drug byproduct can fuel cancer cells

Researchers find prostate cancer drug byproduct can fuel cancer cells

by Cleveland ClinicNima Sharifi, MD, Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute. Credit: Cleveland ClinicA genetic anomaly in certain men with prostate cancer may impact their response to common

Researchers find prostate cancer drug byproduct can fuel cancer cells

by Cleveland ClinicNima Sharifi, MD, Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute. Credit: Cleveland ClinicA genetic anomaly in certain men with prostate cancer may impact their response to common
New study presents evidence for 'tough conversations' around racism in access to cancer care

New study presents evidence for 'tough conversations' around racism in access to cancer care

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the November 2022 issue ofJNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkhas examined w

New study presents evidence for 'tough conversations' around racism in access to cancer care

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the November 2022 issue ofJNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkhas examined w
Metabolic reprogramming of tumor-associated macrophages

Metabolic reprogramming of tumor-associated macrophages

by Cactus CommunicationsThe article discusses the metabolic pathways involved in reprograming tumor-associated macrophages, immune cells which contribute to tumor growth. Credit: Yi Zhang from Zhengzh

Metabolic reprogramming of tumor-associated macrophages

by Cactus CommunicationsThe article discusses the metabolic pathways involved in reprograming tumor-associated macrophages, immune cells which contribute to tumor growth. Credit: Yi Zhang from Zhengzh
Arthritis linked to blood cancer mutations

Arthritis linked to blood cancer mutations

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of Adelaide and U.S. researchers has discovered a link between a less common form of rheumatoi

Arthritis linked to blood cancer mutations

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of Adelaide and U.S. researchers has discovered a link between a less common form of rheumatoi
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
Researchers discover 40 genes involved in early development of myeloma

Researchers discover 40 genes involved in early development of myeloma

by Sarah Wells, The Institute of Cancer ResearchMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers have revealed 40 ge

Researchers discover 40 genes involved in early development of myeloma

by Sarah Wells, The Institute of Cancer ResearchMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers have revealed 40 ge
Two studies describe improved approach to bone marrow transplant

Two studies describe improved approach to bone marrow transplant

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThese images from scientists at Cincinnati Children's show hematopoietic stem cells (blood stem cells) from donor laboratory mice. The dono

Two studies describe improved approach to bone marrow transplant

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThese images from scientists at Cincinnati Children's show hematopoietic stem cells (blood stem cells) from donor laboratory mice. The dono
A brief cognitive behavioral therapy appears promising for head and neck cancer survivors

A brief cognitive behavioral therapy appears promising for head and neck cancer survivors

by Medical University of South CarolinaA microvascular reconstructive surgeon by training, Dr. Evan Graboyes became interested in alleviating body-image distress when he saw how much his head and

A brief cognitive behavioral therapy appears promising for head and neck cancer survivors

by Medical University of South CarolinaA microvascular reconstructive surgeon by training, Dr. Evan Graboyes became interested in alleviating body-image distress when he saw how much his head and
What breast cancer risk assessments can tell you

What breast cancer risk assessments can tell you

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainActress Olivia Munn recently shared on social media that she had undergone a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with&nbs

What breast cancer risk assessments can tell you

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainActress Olivia Munn recently shared on social media that she had undergone a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with&nbs
A study refines a molecular marker that accurately predicts the recurrence of aggressive meningiomas

A study refines a molecular marker that accurately predicts the recurrence of aggressive meningiomas

by Texas Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrs. Akash Patel and Tiemo Klisch, investigators at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Childr

A study refines a molecular marker that accurately predicts the recurrence of aggressive meningiomas

by Texas Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrs. Akash Patel and Tiemo Klisch, investigators at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Childr
Presidential panel says high-priced cancer drugs harm patient care

Presidential panel says high-priced cancer drugs harm patient care

by Dennis Thompson, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—"Financial toxicity" caused by high cancer drug prices is harming people's ability to fight the dreaded disease, a new report from the P

Presidential panel says high-priced cancer drugs harm patient care

by Dennis Thompson, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—"Financial toxicity" caused by high cancer drug prices is harming people's ability to fight the dreaded disease, a new report from the P