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Research unveils genetic characteristics and improved prognosis of triple-negative apocrine carcinoma

Research unveils genetic characteristics and improved prognosis of triple-negative apocrine carcinoma

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySomatic Point Mutations in TNAC and LK-TNBC. The top 16 significantly mutated genes as determined by the dNdScv algorithm (p &lt

Research unveils genetic characteristics and improved prognosis of triple-negative apocrine carcinoma

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySomatic Point Mutations in TNAC and LK-TNBC. The top 16 significantly mutated genes as determined by the dNdScv algorithm (p &lt
Immunotherapy was meant to defeat cancer—what happened to the great promise?

Immunotherapy was meant to defeat cancer—what happened to the great promise?

by Jonathan Fisher,The ConversationCredit: Ivan Samkov from PexelsIn 1893, theAmerican Journal of the Medical Sciencesreported on 10 patients whose large and hitherto incurable cance

Immunotherapy was meant to defeat cancer—what happened to the great promise?

by Jonathan Fisher,The ConversationCredit: Ivan Samkov from PexelsIn 1893, theAmerican Journal of the Medical Sciencesreported on 10 patients whose large and hitherto incurable cance
Tumor resistance is promoted by anti-cancer protein

Tumor resistance is promoted by anti-cancer protein

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: CC0 Public DomainLack of oxygen, or hypoxia, is a biological stressor that occurs under various conditions such as wound healing and stroke. To rescue the

Tumor resistance is promoted by anti-cancer protein

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: CC0 Public DomainLack of oxygen, or hypoxia, is a biological stressor that occurs under various conditions such as wound healing and stroke. To rescue the

by Niigata UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international team led by the Department of Neurosurgery, Niigata University, has identified a new gene called Schlafen11 (SLFN11) whose expre

by Niigata UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international team led by the Department of Neurosurgery, Niigata University, has identified a new gene called Schlafen11 (SLFN11) whose expre
Cardiorespiratory fitness levels associated with lower cancer death in men

Cardiorespiratory fitness levels associated with lower cancer death in men

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, Sweden, has compared cardiorespiratory fitness levels and the risk

Cardiorespiratory fitness levels associated with lower cancer death in men

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, Sweden, has compared cardiorespiratory fitness levels and the risk
Researchers discover new genetic link to premenopausal breast cancer

Researchers discover new genetic link to premenopausal breast cancer

by University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & DentistryGraduate student Mahalakshmi Kumaran (left) and professor Sambasivarao Damaraju led a team that discovered a new genetic marker linked

Researchers discover new genetic link to premenopausal breast cancer

by University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & DentistryGraduate student Mahalakshmi Kumaran (left) and professor Sambasivarao Damaraju led a team that discovered a new genetic marker linked
Genomic deletions explain why some types of melanoma resist targeted therapies

Genomic deletions explain why some types of melanoma resist targeted therapies

byCenter for Genomic RegulationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMelanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. With global incidence rates rising, new, more effective treatments are necessary to allevia

Genomic deletions explain why some types of melanoma resist targeted therapies

byCenter for Genomic RegulationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMelanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. With global incidence rates rising, new, more effective treatments are necessary to allevia
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
Study finds worsening metabolic syndrome increases the risk of developing cancer

Study finds worsening metabolic syndrome increases the risk of developing cancer

by WileyCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsNew research indicates that individuals with persistent and worsening metabolic syndrome—which encompasses conditions such as high blood pressure, elevat

Study finds worsening metabolic syndrome increases the risk of developing cancer

by WileyCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsNew research indicates that individuals with persistent and worsening metabolic syndrome—which encompasses conditions such as high blood pressure, elevat
Paper filter helps make new cancer drug 1000 times cheaper

Paper filter helps make new cancer drug 1000 times cheaper

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyLech-Gustav Milroy demonstrates the simple separation technique that took the place of the very expensive HPLC. In the background you can see HPLC equipment.

Paper filter helps make new cancer drug 1000 times cheaper

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyLech-Gustav Milroy demonstrates the simple separation technique that took the place of the very expensive HPLC. In the background you can see HPLC equipment.
Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingTransversal (A), coronal (B), sagittal (C) nanoSPECT/CT images and maximum intensity projection (D) obtained 30 h after injection of pretargeted&nbs

Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingTransversal (A), coronal (B), sagittal (C) nanoSPECT/CT images and maximum intensity projection (D) obtained 30 h after injection of pretargeted&nbs
Researchers present advance in re-treatment with CAR T therapy

Researchers present advance in re-treatment with CAR T therapy

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers

Researchers present advance in re-treatment with CAR T therapy

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers