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New type of immunotherapy shows promising preclinical results against osteosarcoma

A new type of immunotherapy, developed by UCL researchers, has shown promising preclinical results against a bone cancer called osteosarcoma, as part of a study in mice.

29 May 2024

Foam-based delivery system could revolutionize gene therapies

Foam mixed with medications is already used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, wounds on the skin and even hair loss.

29 May 2024

New antibiotic lolamicin shows promise in fighting drug-resistant infections

Researchers have developed a new antibiotic that reduced or eliminated drug-resistant bacterial infections in mouse models of acute pneumonia and sepsis while sparing healthy microbes in the mouse gut.

29 May 2024

Surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy for precise diagnosis of infections

Every year, medical diagnostics are getting better and better thanks to the tremendous development of new methods that enable the precise detection of the many different molecules present in biological fluids during an infection.

29 May 2024

Researchers overturn the prevailing theory for colorectal tumor initiation

Research led by Weill Cornell Medicine provides new evidence that most colorectal cancers begin with the loss of intestinal stem cells, even before cancer-causing genetic alterations appear.

29 May 2024

Novel method creates antibody-peptide inhibitor conjugates with enhanced therapeutic efficacy

Tumor cells often hijack normal physiological processes to support their growth, exploiting proteins that are in charge of essential cell functions.

29 May 2024

Proline-based nano cages offer targeted drug delivery, limit side effects of chemotherapy

A new method of drug delivery using proline, an amino acid found in chicken feathers and skin tissue, could be used to limit the side effects of chemotherapy and repair important enzymes, new research suggests.

29 May 2024

Heart healthy behaviors may slow biological aging, research shows

The benefit of better heart health may be associated with the positive impact of heart healthy lifestyle factors on biological aging (the age of the body and its cells), according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

29 May 2024

Study finds Plexin-B1 could be key to Alzheimer’s treatment, enhancing glial cell response

Researchers discovered that Plexin-B1 plays a crucial role in regulating peri-plaque glial nets in Alzheimer’s disease, potentially opening new avenues for treatment by targeting this protein.

29 May 2024

Abdominal pain and hematochezia could be crucial red flags for early-onset colorectal cancer

The study identifies key symptoms like abdominal pain and hematochezia as significant indicators of early-onset colorectal cancer and stresses the importance of early diagnosis to improve survival rates.

28 May 2024

Metabolic cell death pathways could be novel therapeutic targets in cancer treatment

The review discusses how metabolic cell death, distinct from traditional forms of regulated cell death like apoptosis, arises from imbalances in cellular metabolism due to nutrient and metal overload or depletion.

28 May 2024

Targeting CD47 to improve osimertinib efficacy in EGFR mutant NSCLC

NSCLC is the leading cause of cancer deaths globally, with EGFR mutations being a common feature in these cancers.

28 May 2024

Reducing cancer treatment frequency could cut greenhouse gas emissions

Changing how often a popular cancer therapy is delivered would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental impact without decreasing cancer survival, according to a new analysis from researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center.

28 May 2024

Tattoos linked to higher risk of malignant lymphoma, study finds

A recent study in eClinicalMedicine links tattoo ink exposure to a 21% higher risk of malignant lymphoma, particularly B-cell subtypes. Tattoo ink and laser removal may play significant roles in lymphoma development.

28 May 2024

Assessing the effects of COVID-19 on breast cancer screening rates

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the U.S. Early detection of the disease through screening can greatly improve the chances of successful treatment and is an essential preventive service in primary care.

28 May 2024

Scientists design new way to "cloak" proteins for targeted therapeutic delivery

Cornell University scientists have designed a way to "cloak" proteins in a generalized technique that could lead to repurposing things like antibodies for biological research and therapeutic applications.

28 May 2024

MUSC researchers unravel the mystery of cancer recurrence

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers have unlocked a discovery that could help to explain why cancer can recur in patients who have undergone chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

28 May 2024

Silibinin: An old molecule with new promise in cancer treatment

A new review paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on May 23, 2024, entitled, "The importance of integrated therapies on cancer: Silibinin, an old and new molecule."

28 May 2024

Underappreciated set of enzymes connected to the regulation of hippo pathway in cancer

Within the family of cell membrane lipids known as phosphoinositides and the kinase enzymes that regulate them, phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3Ks) have been cast in a starring role as scientists study their involvement in cancer, diabetes and many cellular activities.

28 May 2024

Research reveals loneliness as a complex interplay of social impairments, oxytocin, and illness

A recent review in the journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews presents a multidimensional model of loneliness, exploring its impact on social interactions, the oxytocin system, and illness. The study emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary collaboration to understand and address loneliness effectively.

28 May 2024

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Latest Cancer News and Research

New type of immunotherapy shows promising preclinical results against osteosarcoma

Foam-based delivery system could revolutionize gene therapies

New antibiotic lolamicin shows promise in fighting drug-resistant infections

Surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy for precise diagnosis of infections

Researchers overturn the prevailing theory for colorectal tumor initiation

Novel method creates antibody-peptide inhibitor conjugates with enhanced therapeutic efficacy

Proline-based nano cages offer targeted drug delivery, limit side effects of chemotherapy

Heart healthy behaviors may slow biological aging, research shows

Study finds Plexin-B1 could be key to Alzheimer’s treatment, enhancing glial cell response

Abdominal pain and hematochezia could be crucial red flags for early-onset colorectal cancer

Metabolic cell death pathways could be novel therapeutic targets in cancer treatment

Targeting CD47 to improve osimertinib efficacy in EGFR mutant NSCLC

Reducing cancer treatment frequency could cut greenhouse gas emissions

Tattoos linked to higher risk of malignant lymphoma, study finds

Assessing the effects of COVID-19 on breast cancer screening rates

Scientists design new way to "cloak" proteins for targeted therapeutic delivery

MUSC researchers unravel the mystery of cancer recurrence

Silibinin: An old molecule with new promise in cancer treatment

Underappreciated set of enzymes connected to the regulation of hippo pathway in cancer

Research reveals loneliness as a complex interplay of social impairments, oxytocin, and illness

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