Researchers advance CRISPR technology to replicate human diseases with unprecedented accuracy

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchGeneration and validation of pdCas9a-SAM construct in Eµ-Myc lymphoma cell lines. a Schematic representation of the pdCas9a-SAM lentiviral co

Updated on: February 03,2024

Researchers advance CRISPR technology to replicate human diseases with unprecedented accuracy

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchGeneration and validation of pdCas9a-SAM construct in Eµ-Myc lymphoma cell lines. a Schematic representation of the pdCas9a-SAM lentiviral co

Updated on:February 03,2024

New study suggests way to predict outcomes with high accuracy prior to surgery for pancreatic cancer patients

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteNew research in the September 2022 issue of&nbsp

Updated on: January 13,2024

New study suggests way to predict outcomes with high accuracy prior to surgery for pancreatic cancer patients

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteNew research in the September 2022 issue of&nbsp

Updated on:January 13,2024

Even with multiple breast tumors, mastectomy isn't always necessary: Study

by Denise MannSome women with multiple breast tumors can safely be spared breast removal surgery, choosing less invasive treatment instead, new research suggests.Under certain conditions,women&n

Updated on: January 16,2024

Even with multiple breast tumors, mastectomy isn't always necessary: Study

by Denise MannSome women with multiple breast tumors can safely be spared breast removal surgery, choosing less invasive treatment instead, new research suggests.Under certain conditions,women&n

Updated on:January 16,2024

Molecule Linking Cancer Driver and Cell Death Genes May Be Effective Against DLBCL

November 2023Thomas R. CollinsMolecules that link cancer driver genes and promoters of cell death genes produce potent killing of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) cells, according to findings pub

Updated on: February 18,2024

Molecule Linking Cancer Driver and Cell Death Genes May Be Effective Against DLBCL

November 2023Thomas R. CollinsMolecules that link cancer driver genes and promoters of cell death genes produce potent killing of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) cells, according to findings pub

Updated on:February 18,2024

New method eradicates deadly brain tumors by 'starving' them of energy source

byTel Aviv UniversityDr. Lior Mayo and students. Credit: Tel Aviv UniversityA groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type of brain cance

Updated on: January 13,2024

New method eradicates deadly brain tumors by 'starving' them of energy source

byTel Aviv UniversityDr. Lior Mayo and students. Credit: Tel Aviv UniversityA groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type of brain cance

Updated on:January 13,2024

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

Updated on: January 22,2024

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

Updated on:January 22,2024

Killing pancreatic cancer with T cells that supercharge themselves

by University of California, San FranciscoTherapeutic T cells engineered with tumor-triggered IL-2 production infiltrate and clear immune-excluded tumors. (A) We hypothesized that cell autonomous

Updated on: February 18,2024

Killing pancreatic cancer with T cells that supercharge themselves

by University of California, San FranciscoTherapeutic T cells engineered with tumor-triggered IL-2 production infiltrate and clear immune-excluded tumors. (A) We hypothesized that cell autonomous

Updated on:February 18,2024

Potential therapeutic target for small cell lung cancer discovered

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGraphic model showing how POU2AF2 establishes the poised enhancer via SWI/SNF activity-dependent recruitment of the Polycomb complex in SCLC-P subtype ce

Updated on: April 28,2024

Potential therapeutic target for small cell lung cancer discovered

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGraphic model showing how POU2AF2 establishes the poised enhancer via SWI/SNF activity-dependent recruitment of the Polycomb complex in SCLC-P subtype ce

Updated on:April 28,2024

PET/MRI found to accurately classify prostate cancer patients, offer potential to avoid unnecessary biopsies

bySociety of Nuclear MedicineCredit:Journal of Nuclear Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.123.266742PET/MRI can improve diagnostic accuracy for prostate cancer patients and help avo

Updated on: April 28,2024

PET/MRI found to accurately classify prostate cancer patients, offer potential to avoid unnecessary biopsies

bySociety of Nuclear MedicineCredit:Journal of Nuclear Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.123.266742PET/MRI can improve diagnostic accuracy for prostate cancer patients and help avo

Updated on:April 28,2024

A deep-learning model may help predict lung cancer survival and outcomes

by American Association for Cancer ResearchLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaA deep-learning model developed using serial image scans of tumors from p

Updated on: May 20,2024

A deep-learning model may help predict lung cancer survival and outcomes

by American Association for Cancer ResearchLung CA seen on CXR. Credit:CC BY-SA 4.0James Heilman, MD/WikipediaA deep-learning model developed using serial image scans of tumors from p

Updated on:May 20,2024

Scientists advise caution in immunotherapy research

by Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, Yale Cancer Center (YCC) scientists suggest that as the number of clinical trials in cancer immunotherapy grows exponentially, some caut

Updated on: March 06,2024

Scientists advise caution in immunotherapy research

by Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, Yale Cancer Center (YCC) scientists suggest that as the number of clinical trials in cancer immunotherapy grows exponentially, some caut

Updated on:March 06,2024

AZD6738 found to slow some types of children's tumor growth in mouse models

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public Domain(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers from the U.S., Germany and Japan has found that the chemical AZD6738 was able to slow some childhood type t

Updated on: April 22,2024

AZD6738 found to slow some types of children's tumor growth in mouse models

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public Domain(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers from the U.S., Germany and Japan has found that the chemical AZD6738 was able to slow some childhood type t

Updated on:April 22,2024