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Scientists identify multiple cell types that may contribute to treatment resistance in prostate cancer

Scientists identify multiple cell types that may contribute to treatment resistance in prostate cancer

byeLifeA cell-by-cell tapestry of prostate cancer progression, which the authors created by applying a technique called UMAP to the entire dataset from their study. Credit: Germanos et al. (CC B

Scientists identify multiple cell types that may contribute to treatment resistance in prostate cancer

byeLifeA cell-by-cell tapestry of prostate cancer progression, which the authors created by applying a technique called UMAP to the entire dataset from their study. Credit: Germanos et al. (CC B
New clue discovered as to how and why cancer cells spread

New clue discovered as to how and why cancer cells spread

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaViscosity enhances cell migration and promotes an ARP2/3-mediated dense actin network at the leading edge.a,b, Speeds of MDA-MB-231 cells (a) and

New clue discovered as to how and why cancer cells spread

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaViscosity enhances cell migration and promotes an ARP2/3-mediated dense actin network at the leading edge.a,b, Speeds of MDA-MB-231 cells (a) and
How cancer cells move and metastasize is influenced by the fluids surrounding them

How cancer cells move and metastasize is influenced by the fluids surrounding them

by Yizeng Li,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainCell migration, or how cells move in the body, is essential to both normal body function and disease progression. Cell movement is what allo

How cancer cells move and metastasize is influenced by the fluids surrounding them

by Yizeng Li,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainCell migration, or how cells move in the body, is essential to both normal body function and disease progression. Cell movement is what allo
Ultrasound activated microbubbles enhance the activity of standard of care therapeutics in pancreatic cancer

Ultrasound activated microbubbles enhance the activity of standard of care therapeutics in pancreatic cancer

byTranslational Genomics Research InstituteUltrasound administration setup and drug dosing timeline. A. Photograph of the ultrasound administration setup; B. Schematic depiction of the ultrasoun

Ultrasound activated microbubbles enhance the activity of standard of care therapeutics in pancreatic cancer

byTranslational Genomics Research InstituteUltrasound administration setup and drug dosing timeline. A. Photograph of the ultrasound administration setup; B. Schematic depiction of the ultrasoun
Stop marginalising men with breast cancer

Stop marginalising men with breast cancer

by Kerry Quincey,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageBreast cancer is the most common cancer in theUKand the leading cancerin women worldwide. Approximately 150 cases are

Stop marginalising men with breast cancer

by Kerry Quincey,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageBreast cancer is the most common cancer in theUKand the leading cancerin women worldwide. Approximately 150 cases are
A novel pill to treat bleeding from uterine fibroids aims for FDA approval

A novel pill to treat bleeding from uterine fibroids aims for FDA approval

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor millions of premenopausal women, uterine fibroids turn their monthly periods into virtual hemorrhages.A new drug called elagolix cut blood loss by half

A novel pill to treat bleeding from uterine fibroids aims for FDA approval

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor millions of premenopausal women, uterine fibroids turn their monthly periods into virtual hemorrhages.A new drug called elagolix cut blood loss by half
Starting cancer treatment? You should discuss fertility first

Starting cancer treatment? You should discuss fertility first

by Violet Kieu and Kate Stern,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageNot all Australians with cancer are getting the fertility care they need.In 2022, it is predicted more than 8,200 Australi

Starting cancer treatment? You should discuss fertility first

by Violet Kieu and Kate Stern,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageNot all Australians with cancer are getting the fertility care they need.In 2022, it is predicted more than 8,200 Australi
Liver cancer research: Iron-dependent cell death could be key to novel combination therapies

Liver cancer research: Iron-dependent cell death could be key to novel combination therapies

byGoethe University Frankfurt am MainThe light microscope image shows the liver of a diseased mouse in which many tumours have formed. The tumours are slightly darker in colour, have a rounded s

Liver cancer research: Iron-dependent cell death could be key to novel combination therapies

byGoethe University Frankfurt am MainThe light microscope image shows the liver of a diseased mouse in which many tumours have formed. The tumours are slightly darker in colour, have a rounded s
Nutrition expert finds muscle mass and diet play crucial role in fighting cancer

Nutrition expert finds muscle mass and diet play crucial role in fighting cancer

by Brent Wittmeier,University of AlbertaSkeletal muscle tissue. Credit: University of Michigan Medical SchoolStep off of that bathroom scale. That number won't tell you how healthy you actua

Nutrition expert finds muscle mass and diet play crucial role in fighting cancer

by Brent Wittmeier,University of AlbertaSkeletal muscle tissue. Credit: University of Michigan Medical SchoolStep off of that bathroom scale. That number won't tell you how healthy you actua
Refined method to peer into cancer cells' inner working unlocks the interactome

Refined method to peer into cancer cells' inner working unlocks the interactome

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteliCHi-C identifies cell types presumably implicated in disease etiology. A Enrichment of GWAS summary statistics at promoter-interacting regions (PIR

Refined method to peer into cancer cells' inner working unlocks the interactome

byJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteliCHi-C identifies cell types presumably implicated in disease etiology. A Enrichment of GWAS summary statistics at promoter-interacting regions (PIR
Discovery of cancer-associated fibroblast origin gives new direction for pancreatic cancer research

Discovery of cancer-associated fibroblast origin gives new direction for pancreatic cancer research

by Caroline Wallace,Medical University of South CarolinaEpithelium and bone marrow minimally contribute to pancreatic cancer associated fibroblasts. a Schematic of the KPFG mouse model. b–d Co-i

Discovery of cancer-associated fibroblast origin gives new direction for pancreatic cancer research

by Caroline Wallace,Medical University of South CarolinaEpithelium and bone marrow minimally contribute to pancreatic cancer associated fibroblasts. a Schematic of the KPFG mouse model. b–d Co-i
AI can be used to detect and grade prostate cancer

AI can be used to detect and grade prostate cancer

byKarolinska InstitutetMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sw

AI can be used to detect and grade prostate cancer

byKarolinska InstitutetMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sw