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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
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
An anticancer drug opens a new path for the treatment of Parkinson's

An anticancer drug opens a new path for the treatment of Parkinson's

by Spanish National Research CouncilGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Chemical Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chembiol.2024.01.007Once they enter the body, drugs, apart from carrying out

An anticancer drug opens a new path for the treatment of Parkinson's

by Spanish National Research CouncilGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Chemical Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chembiol.2024.01.007Once they enter the body, drugs, apart from carrying out
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
Study reveals how stem cells respond to environmental signals, with implications for IBD and colorectal cancer

Study reveals how stem cells respond to environmental signals, with implications for IBD and colorectal cancer

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenModel for PIEZO mechanosensing of the ISC niche. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.adj7615A new study from The Hospital for Sick Children (Si

Study reveals how stem cells respond to environmental signals, with implications for IBD and colorectal cancer

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenModel for PIEZO mechanosensing of the ISC niche. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.adj7615A new study from The Hospital for Sick Children (Si
New study reveals how epithelial cells in the body naturally eliminate 'precancerous' ones

New study reveals how epithelial cells in the body naturally eliminate 'precancerous' ones

by Waseda UniversityWaseda University researchers identify the underlying mechanism behind the extrusion of precancerous cells by epithelial cells, a mechanism that prevents the formation of canc

New study reveals how epithelial cells in the body naturally eliminate 'precancerous' ones

by Waseda UniversityWaseda University researchers identify the underlying mechanism behind the extrusion of precancerous cells by epithelial cells, a mechanism that prevents the formation of canc
Measuring changes in brain tissue oxygenation for personalized cancer radiotherapy

Measuring changes in brain tissue oxygenation for personalized cancer radiotherapy

bySPIEResearchers used a functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) device attached to the patient's forehead to measure changes in hemoglobin and tissue oxygenation levels. The device wa

Measuring changes in brain tissue oxygenation for personalized cancer radiotherapy

bySPIEResearchers used a functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) device attached to the patient's forehead to measure changes in hemoglobin and tissue oxygenation levels. The device wa
How dangerous is it for lung cancer patients to skip radiation treatments?

How dangerous is it for lung cancer patients to skip radiation treatments?

by Cara MurezAs doctors work toward developing more personalized cancer care, a new study looks at whether lung cancer patients can miss a few days of radiation treatment and make them up with a highe

How dangerous is it for lung cancer patients to skip radiation treatments?

by Cara MurezAs doctors work toward developing more personalized cancer care, a new study looks at whether lung cancer patients can miss a few days of radiation treatment and make them up with a highe
Aspirin could reduce ovarian cancer rates for those at higher genetic risk

Aspirin could reduce ovarian cancer rates for those at higher genetic risk

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study published inJAMA Network Opensuggests that frequent aspirin use reduces the risk of nonmucinous ovarian cancer,

Aspirin could reduce ovarian cancer rates for those at higher genetic risk

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study published inJAMA Network Opensuggests that frequent aspirin use reduces the risk of nonmucinous ovarian cancer,
Two common types of antidepressants found to be safe for most stroke survivors

Two common types of antidepressants found to be safe for most stroke survivors

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost stroke survivors were able to safely take two types of common antidepressants, according to a preliminary study to be presented

Two common types of antidepressants found to be safe for most stroke survivors

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost stroke survivors were able to safely take two types of common antidepressants, according to a preliminary study to be presented
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