Cellular power-up: Stem cells provide T cells a lifeline as cancer champions

by University of Los AndesExperimental workflow of MitoT to native and CAR engineered T cells. Credit:Journal of Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05627-4In a pioneerin

Updated on: October 24,2024

Cellular power-up: Stem cells provide T cells a lifeline as cancer champions

by University of Los AndesExperimental workflow of MitoT to native and CAR engineered T cells. Credit:Journal of Translational Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05627-4In a pioneerin

Updated on:October 24,2024

A researcher's prescription for better health care: A dose of humility for doctors, nurses and clinicians

by Barret Michalec,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBetter health care for patients begins with humility—a term not often associated with medicine.I witnessed displays ofhu

Updated on: June 04,2024

A researcher's prescription for better health care: A dose of humility for doctors, nurses and clinicians

by Barret Michalec,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBetter health care for patients begins with humility—a term not often associated with medicine.I witnessed displays ofhu

Updated on:June 04,2024

Reprograming T cells to attack solid tumors

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeA colourful battle: Live human liver cancer cells (green) are attacked by engineered T cells (blue), resulting in a dead liver ca

Updated on: April 07,2024

Reprograming T cells to attack solid tumors

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeA colourful battle: Live human liver cancer cells (green) are attacked by engineered T cells (blue), resulting in a dead liver ca

Updated on:April 07,2024

Brain boost: Can a coach help elders at risk for Alzheimer's?

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs more medications move towards federal approval for Alzheimer's disease, a new study led by researchers at UC San

Updated on: April 18,2024

Brain boost: Can a coach help elders at risk for Alzheimer's?

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs more medications move towards federal approval for Alzheimer's disease, a new study led by researchers at UC San

Updated on:April 18,2024

Team uncovers promising lead in genetic approach to treating glioblastoma

by Anna C. Christensen,University of ArizonaBaldassarre Stea, MD, PhD, (center), treats brain tumors with DNA-damaging radiation. Credit: Anna C. ChristensenGlioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer t

Updated on: May 27,2024

Team uncovers promising lead in genetic approach to treating glioblastoma

by Anna C. Christensen,University of ArizonaBaldassarre Stea, MD, PhD, (center), treats brain tumors with DNA-damaging radiation. Credit: Anna C. ChristensenGlioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer t

Updated on:May 27,2024

Researchers create novel cell model of aging-related colon cancer risk

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers say a new study of clusters of

Updated on: June 24,2024

Researchers create novel cell model of aging-related colon cancer risk

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers say a new study of clusters of

Updated on:June 24,2024

Cancer survivors with transportation barriers to care face risk for emergency room use and mortality, new study shows

by American Cancer Society (ACS)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from scientists at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has found delayed care d

Updated on: February 24,2024

Cancer survivors with transportation barriers to care face risk for emergency room use and mortality, new study shows

by American Cancer Society (ACS)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from scientists at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has found delayed care d

Updated on:February 24,2024

Study shows breast cancer overdiagnosis common among older women

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 50,000 women found that continued breast cancer screening after age 70 was associated with a greater inciden

Updated on: January 22,2024

Study shows breast cancer overdiagnosis common among older women

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 50,000 women found that continued breast cancer screening after age 70 was associated with a greater inciden

Updated on:January 22,2024

Researchers use computer modeling to understand how self-renewal processes impact skin cell evolution

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteThis figure shows snapshots of simulations at three timepoints with cross-sections revealing the mosaic nature of mutations in normal epide

Updated on: February 01,2024

Researchers use computer modeling to understand how self-renewal processes impact skin cell evolution

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteThis figure shows snapshots of simulations at three timepoints with cross-sections revealing the mosaic nature of mutations in normal epide

Updated on:February 01,2024

Even light alcohol consumption linked to higher cancer risk in Japan

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study conducted in Japan, even light to moderate alcohol consumption was associated with elevated cancer risks. In the study published early online inC

Updated on: April 22,2024

Even light alcohol consumption linked to higher cancer risk in Japan

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study conducted in Japan, even light to moderate alcohol consumption was associated with elevated cancer risks. In the study published early online inC

Updated on:April 22,2024

A cell culture system with temperature gradients to study optimal conditions for effective hyperthermia

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co.The temperature gradation on a metallic culture surface facilitates immediate and accurate control of cellular temperature stimuli, as well as simultaneous

Updated on: February 01,2024

A cell culture system with temperature gradients to study optimal conditions for effective hyperthermia

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co.The temperature gradation on a metallic culture surface facilitates immediate and accurate control of cellular temperature stimuli, as well as simultaneous

Updated on:February 01,2024

Cancer survivors who quit smoking found to have 36% lower cardiovascular risk than those who continue

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCancer patients who continue smoking after their diagnosis have a nearly doubled risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to car

Updated on: January 23,2024

Cancer survivors who quit smoking found to have 36% lower cardiovascular risk than those who continue

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCancer patients who continue smoking after their diagnosis have a nearly doubled risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to car

Updated on:January 23,2024