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Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery

Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery

by Andy Tay,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsI enjoy online shopping. However, I often find myself fussing about the delivery options during checkout. This is because not all d

Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery

by Andy Tay,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsI enjoy online shopping. However, I often find myself fussing about the delivery options during checkout. This is because not all d
Could the zika virus fight the brain cancer that killed john McCain?

Could the zika virus fight the brain cancer that killed john McCain?

by E.j. Mundell, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Preliminary research in mice suggests that the Zika virus might be turned from foe into friend—enlisted to curb deadly glioblastoma brain tumors.A gliobl

Could the zika virus fight the brain cancer that killed john McCain?

by E.j. Mundell, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Preliminary research in mice suggests that the Zika virus might be turned from foe into friend—enlisted to curb deadly glioblastoma brain tumors.A gliobl
Weight loss surgery for obese women prevents womb cancer

Weight loss surgery for obese women prevents womb cancer

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterA study of women who had gastric sleeve or bypass surgery for obesity has found that precancerous tissue in their womb reverted to normal tissue when the

Weight loss surgery for obese women prevents womb cancer

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterA study of women who had gastric sleeve or bypass surgery for obesity has found that precancerous tissue in their womb reverted to normal tissue when the
Why researchers use zebrafish to study a cancer-linked inflammation pathway

Why researchers use zebrafish to study a cancer-linked inflammation pathway

byMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111974In science, how you ask a question is often as important as wh

Why researchers use zebrafish to study a cancer-linked inflammation pathway

byMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111974In science, how you ask a question is often as important as wh
Researchers confirm links between aggressive prostate cancer and hereditary breast cancer

Researchers confirm links between aggressive prostate cancer and hereditary breast cancer

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreDavid Olmos and Elena Castro, from the CNIO Prostate Cancer Clinical Research Unit. Credit: CNIOAggressive prostate cancer, one of the leading causes

Researchers confirm links between aggressive prostate cancer and hereditary breast cancer

by The Spanish National Cancer Research CentreDavid Olmos and Elena Castro, from the CNIO Prostate Cancer Clinical Research Unit. Credit: CNIOAggressive prostate cancer, one of the leading causes
Experts reach consensus on gene therapy carcinogenicity risks

Experts reach consensus on gene therapy carcinogenicity risks

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnarticlein the journalHuman Gene Therapydescribes the consensus reached by invited experts who participated in a meeting

Experts reach consensus on gene therapy carcinogenicity risks

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnarticlein the journalHuman Gene Therapydescribes the consensus reached by invited experts who participated in a meeting
New genetic test for pancreatic cancer outperforms current guidelines

New genetic test for pancreatic cancer outperforms current guidelines

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA molecular test called PancreaSeq accurately classifies pancreatic cysts as potentially cancerous or benign, according to a large, mul

New genetic test for pancreatic cancer outperforms current guidelines

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA molecular test called PancreaSeq accurately classifies pancreatic cysts as potentially cancerous or benign, according to a large, mul
New treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer improves survival rates in breakthrough clinical trial

New treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer improves survival rates in breakthrough clinical trial

FEBRUARY 15, 2024byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative treatment significantly increases the survival of people with malignant mesothelioma, a rare but

New treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer improves survival rates in breakthrough clinical trial

FEBRUARY 15, 2024byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative treatment significantly increases the survival of people with malignant mesothelioma, a rare but
Supercharging CAR-T cells for cancer treatment

Supercharging CAR-T cells for cancer treatment

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneIL-10-expressing CAR T cells counter dysfunction in tumors.a, Schematic depicting the HER2 CAR and IL-10 HER2 CAR constructs; scFv, single-chain v

Supercharging CAR-T cells for cancer treatment

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneIL-10-expressing CAR T cells counter dysfunction in tumors.a, Schematic depicting the HER2 CAR and IL-10 HER2 CAR constructs; scFv, single-chain v
Study shows Meteorin-like protein drains energy from T cells, limiting immune system's power to fight cancer

Study shows Meteorin-like protein drains energy from T cells, limiting immune system's power to fight cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe image on the right shows an unhealthy mitochondrion in a T cell exposed to METRNL. Credit: Christopher Jackson, M.D.A protein called Meteorin-lik

Study shows Meteorin-like protein drains energy from T cells, limiting immune system's power to fight cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe image on the right shows an unhealthy mitochondrion in a T cell exposed to METRNL. Credit: Christopher Jackson, M.D.A protein called Meteorin-lik
Cryoablation found highly effective for breast cancer patients with large tumors

Cryoablation found highly effective for breast cancer patients with large tumors

by The Reis GroupMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainA minimally invasive technique that uses ice to freeze and destroy small, cancerous tu

Cryoablation found highly effective for breast cancer patients with large tumors

by The Reis GroupMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainA minimally invasive technique that uses ice to freeze and destroy small, cancerous tu
Smoking is to blame for most of England's socioeconomic disparity in cancer incidence

Smoking is to blame for most of England's socioeconomic disparity in cancer incidence

byPublic Library of ScienceA sign indicating a smoke-free environment. Credit: Cristian Guerrero, Unsplash, CC0The majority of the socioeconomic disparity (or deprivation gap) in cancer incidenc

Smoking is to blame for most of England's socioeconomic disparity in cancer incidence

byPublic Library of ScienceA sign indicating a smoke-free environment. Credit: Cristian Guerrero, Unsplash, CC0The majority of the socioeconomic disparity (or deprivation gap) in cancer incidenc