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Adeno-associated virus: The gene therapy revolution faces manufacturing and safety hurdles

Recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV)-based genetic applications to treat human diseases.

5 Apr 2024

Non-invasive detection and treatment of ovarian cancer with new radiotheranostic system

A new radiotheranostic system has the ability to detect and treat ovarian cancer noninvasively, according to new research published in the April issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

4 Apr 2024

Study identifies microbiota signatures associated with KRAS mutations in colorectal cancer patients

For about 40% of people diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC), the tumor carries a mutation in a gene called KRAS. Many of those mutations have been linked to shorter survival and more aggressive forms of disease.

4 Apr 2024

The whey to go: Researchers unlock the potential of whey-derived proteins for cancer prevention

The current evidence regarding the significance of whey protein for cancer prevention and treatment.

4 Apr 2024

Study highlights anti-inflammatory properties of herbal medicine, Erigeron breviscapus to treat osteoarthritis

Researchers explored using Erigeron breviscapus (EB) as a treatment for osteoarthritis (OA).

4 Apr 2024

Advances and hurdles: The impact of AI on oncology care efficiency and mortality rates

The benefits and limitations of precision medicine techniques in oncology research and treatment.

3 Apr 2024

Certain progestogens linked to higher brain tumor risk in women, study suggests

Study finds long-term use of specific progestogens increases the risk of benign brain tumors in women, while short-term use and other progestogens do not.

3 Apr 2024

Bio-Rad launches first ultrasensitive multiplexed digital PCR assay for breast cancer mutation detection in clinical research

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced the launch of its first ultrasensitive multiplexed digital PCR assay, the ddPLEX ESR1 Mutation Detection Kit.

From Bio-Rad Laboratories 3 Apr 2024

miR-205 knockout surprises with enhanced mammary development and cancer insights

New research unveils the paradoxical role of miR-205 in mammary gland development and its potential impact on breast cancer, highlighting the miRNA's complex involvement in stem cell regulation and tumor suppression.

2 Apr 2024

Advancing osteosarcoma prognosis with AI-assisted tumor cell density analysis

Researchers at Kyushu University have developed and validated a machine-learning model that can accurately evaluate the density of surviving tumor cells after treatment in pathological images of osteosarcoma-;the most prevalent malignant bone tumor.

2 Apr 2024

Microwave ablation offers a promising treatment option for multifocal papillary thyroid cancer

In a 10-center study, microwave ablation offered progression free survival rates and fewer complications than surgery in the treatment of a form of thyroid cancer known as papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), according to research published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

2 Apr 2024

Study reveals immune cell levels as prognostic marker in early-stage triple-negative breast cancer

A new multicenter, international study suggests that people who have early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and high levels of immune cells within their tumors may have a lower risk of recurrence and better survival rates even when not treated with chemotherapy.

2 Apr 2024

New insights into adrenal gland tumor formation

Researchers from Kyushu University's Faculty of Medical Sciences report on new insights into the mechanisms of how adrenal gland tumors are formed.

2 Apr 2024

Revolutionizing brain tumor treatment: the rise of AI in neuro-oncology

The current state of knowledge about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of brain tumors.

2 Apr 2024

New method for detecting and treating breast cancer subtypes

The most prevalent disease in women, breast cancer, poses a major risk to the health of women.

2 Apr 2024

UC San Diego researchers secure NIH grants to develop noninvasive immune cell imaging technology

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have been awarded two new grants by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), totaling $6.7 million, to develop and clinically test technologies that can noninvasively examine and quantify immune cells found in tumors.

1 Apr 2024

Understanding the genetics behind thyroid cancer to prevent unnecessary invasive treatments

Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine are hopeful new research could prevent up to 130,000 unneeded fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies of thyroid nodules and subsequent surgeries each year in the United States by better understanding the genetic risk associated with thyroid cancer.

1 Apr 2024

Study shows the enduring impact of historical redlining on colon cancer care

A nationwide study of 196 cities shows that housing discrimination from 90 years ago still casts a historical shadow of inequities in colon cancer care today, S.M. Qasim Hussaini, M.D., of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and colleagues at the American Cancer Society and Johns Hopkins School of Public Health report in the journal JCO Oncology Practice.

28 Mar 2024

New DNA nanomachine targets breast cancer with precision

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women, posing a serious threat to the female health. Due to the high inter- and intra-tumoral heterogeneity of breast cancer, clinical treatment and prognosis can vary greatly in patients.

28 Mar 2024

Dietary vitamin A shows promise in Alzheimer's disease intervention, study finds

Study explored the impact of dietary vitamin A on gut microbiota and intestinal transcriptome, revealing its potential in Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology and cognitive functions in mice.

28 Mar 2024

Tumor News and Research

Adeno-associated virus: The gene therapy revolution faces manufacturing and safety hurdles

Non-invasive detection and treatment of ovarian cancer with new radiotheranostic system

Study identifies microbiota signatures associated with KRAS mutations in colorectal cancer patients

The whey to go: Researchers unlock the potential of whey-derived proteins for cancer prevention

Study highlights anti-inflammatory properties of herbal medicine, Erigeron breviscapus to treat osteoarthritis

Advances and hurdles: The impact of AI on oncology care efficiency and mortality rates

Certain progestogens linked to higher brain tumor risk in women, study suggests

Bio-Rad launches first ultrasensitive multiplexed digital PCR assay for breast cancer mutation detection in clinical research

miR-205 knockout surprises with enhanced mammary development and cancer insights

Advancing osteosarcoma prognosis with AI-assisted tumor cell density analysis

Microwave ablation offers a promising treatment option for multifocal papillary thyroid cancer

Study reveals immune cell levels as prognostic marker in early-stage triple-negative breast cancer

New insights into adrenal gland tumor formation

Revolutionizing brain tumor treatment: the rise of AI in neuro-oncology

New method for detecting and treating breast cancer subtypes

UC San Diego researchers secure NIH grants to develop noninvasive immune cell imaging technology

Understanding the genetics behind thyroid cancer to prevent unnecessary invasive treatments

Study shows the enduring impact of historical redlining on colon cancer care

New DNA nanomachine targets breast cancer with precision

Dietary vitamin A shows promise in Alzheimer's disease intervention, study finds

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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