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Study shows how cancer gene tricks immune cells

Study shows how cancer gene tricks immune cells

by Krista Conger,Stanford UniversityMYC regulated St6galnac4 promotes display of the glycan disialyl-T. (A) Murine T-ALL cell surface sialic acids were quantified at various time points after do

Study shows how cancer gene tricks immune cells

by Krista Conger,Stanford UniversityMYC regulated St6galnac4 promotes display of the glycan disialyl-T. (A) Murine T-ALL cell surface sialic acids were quantified at various time points after do
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
Researcher: Big data, networks identify cell signaling pathways in lung cancer

Researcher: Big data, networks identify cell signaling pathways in lung cancer

by University of MontanaThe cover of the May 22 issue ofScience Signalingfeatures a three-dimensional representation of lung cancer protein modifications produced by the machine learn

Researcher: Big data, networks identify cell signaling pathways in lung cancer

by University of MontanaThe cover of the May 22 issue ofScience Signalingfeatures a three-dimensional representation of lung cancer protein modifications produced by the machine learn
Research offers new approach to nongenetic T-cell-based immunotherapy

Research offers new approach to nongenetic T-cell-based immunotherapy

by WileyCredit: WileyImmunotherapies for cancer aim to induce the immune system to combat cancer cells more effectively. In the journalAngewandte Chemie International Edition, a Chinese res

Research offers new approach to nongenetic T-cell-based immunotherapy

by WileyCredit: WileyImmunotherapies for cancer aim to induce the immune system to combat cancer cells more effectively. In the journalAngewandte Chemie International Edition, a Chinese res
Research team reveals mechanisms at work in progression of pancreatic cysts to pancreatic cancer

Research team reveals mechanisms at work in progression of pancreatic cysts to pancreatic cancer

by University of California, San FranciscoPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstitutePancreatic cysts have gained substantial

Research team reveals mechanisms at work in progression of pancreatic cysts to pancreatic cancer

by University of California, San FranciscoPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstitutePancreatic cysts have gained substantial
Social media can boost melanoma detection, research suggests

Social media can boost melanoma detection, research suggests

by Leila Okahata,University of OregonExamples of knowledge, self-efficacy, and control messages. Credit:JID Innovations(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2023.100253Early detection is key

Social media can boost melanoma detection, research suggests

by Leila Okahata,University of OregonExamples of knowledge, self-efficacy, and control messages. Credit:JID Innovations(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2023.100253Early detection is key
Some cancer immunotherapy treatments may damage fertility

Some cancer immunotherapy treatments may damage fertility

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered that some immunotherapy treatments used to treat cancer can cause fertility damage.It means these treatments could

Some cancer immunotherapy treatments may damage fertility

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered that some immunotherapy treatments used to treat cancer can cause fertility damage.It means these treatments could
Continued access to fertility preservation is critical for teens and young adult cancer patients after SCOTUS decision

Continued access to fertility preservation is critical for teens and young adult cancer patients after SCOTUS decision

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling in Dobbs vs. Jackson overruled Roe vs. Wade, returning an individual's right

Continued access to fertility preservation is critical for teens and young adult cancer patients after SCOTUS decision

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling in Dobbs vs. Jackson overruled Roe vs. Wade, returning an individual's right
Researchers complete largest genomic analysis of Merkel cell carcinoma patients

Researchers complete largest genomic analysis of Merkel cell carcinoma patients

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainMerkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive skin tumor that is diagnosed in approximately 2,000 people each

Researchers complete largest genomic analysis of Merkel cell carcinoma patients

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainMerkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive skin tumor that is diagnosed in approximately 2,000 people each
Screening age needs to be lowered to combat colorectal cancer 'epidemic,' say researchers

Screening age needs to be lowered to combat colorectal cancer 'epidemic,' say researchers

by University of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew Zealand needs to lower the screening age for colorectal cancer if it wants to reverse the dramatic increase of people aged under 50 bein

Screening age needs to be lowered to combat colorectal cancer 'epidemic,' say researchers

by University of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew Zealand needs to lower the screening age for colorectal cancer if it wants to reverse the dramatic increase of people aged under 50 bein
Legalization of medical marijuana beneficial for cancer patients

Legalization of medical marijuana beneficial for cancer patients

by Elana GotkineLegalization of medical marijuana is associated with a reduction in opioid dispensing and pain-related hospital events among adults receiving treatment for newly diagnosed cancers, acc

Legalization of medical marijuana beneficial for cancer patients

by Elana GotkineLegalization of medical marijuana is associated with a reduction in opioid dispensing and pain-related hospital events among adults receiving treatment for newly diagnosed cancers, acc
Skin cancer-related mutations higher in the UK than Singapore, new study shows

Skin cancer-related mutations higher in the UK than Singapore, new study shows

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA representation of protein-altering mutations in 1 square centimeter of skin from donors of the UK and Singapore. The UK square contains many more circles. Cred

Skin cancer-related mutations higher in the UK than Singapore, new study shows

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA representation of protein-altering mutations in 1 square centimeter of skin from donors of the UK and Singapore. The UK square contains many more circles. Cred