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Study maps alterations that make melanoma more severe, could lead to better therapies and diagnosis

Study maps alterations that make melanoma more severe, could lead to better therapies and diagnosis

by André Julião,FAPESPStudy design, resources and methodology. A major aim (steps 1–2) is the discovery and validation of genome-wide methylation alterations associated with the UV mutational si

Study maps alterations that make melanoma more severe, could lead to better therapies and diagnosis

by André Julião,FAPESPStudy design, resources and methodology. A major aim (steps 1–2) is the discovery and validation of genome-wide methylation alterations associated with the UV mutational si
Aspirin appears to curb colorectal cancer recurrence and tumor growth, study finds

Aspirin appears to curb colorectal cancer recurrence and tumor growth, study finds

by City of HopeCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe benefits of a daily aspirin may extend beyond heart health to colorectal cancer treatment, say City of Hope researchers who have found aspirin appears to re

Aspirin appears to curb colorectal cancer recurrence and tumor growth, study finds

by City of HopeCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe benefits of a daily aspirin may extend beyond heart health to colorectal cancer treatment, say City of Hope researchers who have found aspirin appears to re
Researchers develop new method of precisely targeting cancer lesions while protecting healthy tissues

Researchers develop new method of precisely targeting cancer lesions while protecting healthy tissues

by Kavli IPMUFigure 1. The radionuclide-encapsulated liposomes, including the focus of the study, a ligand called ethylenedicysteine (EC). Credit: Umeda et alA team of researchers has developed a new

Researchers develop new method of precisely targeting cancer lesions while protecting healthy tissues

by Kavli IPMUFigure 1. The radionuclide-encapsulated liposomes, including the focus of the study, a ligand called ethylenedicysteine (EC). Credit: Umeda et alA team of researchers has developed a new
Inflammation and cancer: Identifying the role of copper paves the way for new therapeutic applications

Inflammation and cancer: Identifying the role of copper paves the way for new therapeutic applications

byCNRSCD44 mediates copper uptake.a, Experimental setup used to generate inflammatory monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs).b, Flow cytometry of CD44 in MDMs. Data are representative o

Inflammation and cancer: Identifying the role of copper paves the way for new therapeutic applications

byCNRSCD44 mediates copper uptake.a, Experimental setup used to generate inflammatory monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs).b, Flow cytometry of CD44 in MDMs. Data are representative o
Study shows lactate may prompt cancer formation

Study shows lactate may prompt cancer formation

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA byproduct of glucose called lactate, used by every cell in the body, may also prompt a mutate

Study shows lactate may prompt cancer formation

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthA byproduct of glucose called lactate, used by every cell in the body, may also prompt a mutate
Liver cancer: How liver cells go astray

Liver cancer: How liver cells go astray

byUniversity of BaselOne of the main causes of liver cancer is excessive alcohol consumption. Credit: Biozentrum, University of BaselThe causes of liver cancer are manifold. In addition to metab

Liver cancer: How liver cells go astray

byUniversity of BaselOne of the main causes of liver cancer is excessive alcohol consumption. Credit: Biozentrum, University of BaselThe causes of liver cancer are manifold. In addition to metab
Enabling early detection of cancer with AI-based chromatin biomarkers

Enabling early detection of cancer with AI-based chromatin biomarkers

by Werner Siefer,Paul Scherrer InstituteOverview of our platform to study the chromatin organization of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in a tumor and proton therapy setting. Credit:npj

Enabling early detection of cancer with AI-based chromatin biomarkers

by Werner Siefer,Paul Scherrer InstituteOverview of our platform to study the chromatin organization of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in a tumor and proton therapy setting. Credit:npj
Most cancer patients want access to complementary therapies before treatment

Most cancer patients want access to complementary therapies before treatment

by The Reis GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly two-thirds (62%) of people with cancer want to know about complementary therapies such as exercise, nutrition counseling, massage, and meditati

Most cancer patients want access to complementary therapies before treatment

by The Reis GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly two-thirds (62%) of people with cancer want to know about complementary therapies such as exercise, nutrition counseling, massage, and meditati
Colon cancer: Dying cancer cells give neighboring tumor cells instructions on how to survive

Colon cancer: Dying cancer cells give neighboring tumor cells instructions on how to survive

by Markus Bernards,Goethe University Frankfurt am MainDying tumor cells induce mTOR survival signaling in a paracrine manner. Credit:Nature(2022). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-022-05426-1Colo

Colon cancer: Dying cancer cells give neighboring tumor cells instructions on how to survive

by Markus Bernards,Goethe University Frankfurt am MainDying tumor cells induce mTOR survival signaling in a paracrine manner. Credit:Nature(2022). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-022-05426-1Colo
Experts assess promise of vamorolone to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Experts assess promise of vamorolone to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy

by IOS PressSkeletal muscle fibers. Credit: Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library / Public domainThe drug vamorolone (Agamree) has been hailed as a promising new drug to treat Duch

Experts assess promise of vamorolone to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy

by IOS PressSkeletal muscle fibers. Credit: Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library / Public domainThe drug vamorolone (Agamree) has been hailed as a promising new drug to treat Duch
Insurance disparities ID'd in diagnosis of late-stage melanoma

Insurance disparities ID'd in diagnosis of late-stage melanoma

For nonelderly adults in the United States, having Medicaid or no health insurance is associated with increased odds of being diagnosed with late-stage melanoma compared with having private insurance,

Insurance disparities ID'd in diagnosis of late-stage melanoma

For nonelderly adults in the United States, having Medicaid or no health insurance is associated with increased odds of being diagnosed with late-stage melanoma compared with having private insurance,
Liver cancer study encourages caution with certain gene therapies

Liver cancer study encourages caution with certain gene therapies

bySanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2022.10.004Research led by Randal J. Kaufman, Ph.D., has

Liver cancer study encourages caution with certain gene therapies

bySanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2022.10.004Research led by Randal J. Kaufman, Ph.D., has