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New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

The associations between the intake of pure fruit juices (PFJ) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) with cardiovascular disease (CVD).

17 Apr 2024

Vaccines targeting chronic diseases show promise in combatting age-related conditions

Vaccine-based therapeutics for age-related disorders.

17 Apr 2024

Targeted nanoparticle delivery of FZD4 decreases lung tumor growth and metastasis

A recent breakthrough study from the lab of Tanya Kalin, MD, PhD, professor of Child Health and Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, has shown potential to improve therapeutic outcomes for patients suffering from lung cancers.

16 Apr 2024

Machine learning models identify immunophenotypes in NSCLC for immunotherapy guidance

A new study examines the development of two machine learning models to classify the immunophenotype of a cancer specimen.

16 Apr 2024

Urine-based test developed for early detection of head and neck tumors

Researchers from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have created a urine-based test that detects pieces of DNA fragments released by head and neck tumors.

16 Apr 2024

Study reveals novel approach to promote efficient uptake of ASOs into cancer cells

Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) are next-generation drugs that can treat disease by blocking the transfer of harmful messages from our genes.

16 Apr 2024

MD Anderson and CureVac collaborate on mRNA-based cancer vaccines

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and CureVac N.V. today announced a co-development and licensing agreement to develop novel mRNA-based cancer vaccines.

16 Apr 2024

Pitt researchers uncover mechanisms behind uveal melanoma resistance

New research from the University of Pittsburgh explains why metastatic uveal melanoma is resistant to conventional immunotherapies and how adoptive therapy, which involves growing a patient's T cells outside the body before reinfusing them, can successfully treat this rare and aggressive cancer.

16 Apr 2024

Ketamine's rapid impact on depression linked to immune system pathways

Study reveals ketamine's potent anti-inflammatory effects on neurological disorders, showing promise for treating major depressive disorder through modulation of neuroimmune pathways.

15 Apr 2024

Epilepsy drug prevents brain tumor formation and growth in mouse models of NF1

A drug used to treat children with epilepsy prevents brain tumor formation and growth in two mouse models of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

15 Apr 2024

Genetically engineering skin bacteria to fight cancer

While studying a type of bacteria that lives on the healthy skin of every human being, researchers from Stanford Medicine and a colleague may have stumbled on a powerful new way to fight cancer.

15 Apr 2024

New class of AI tackles complex diseases by incorporating scientific knowledge

Mayo Clinic researchers recently invented a new class of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms called hypothesis-driven AI that are a significant departure from traditional AI models which learn solely from data.

15 Apr 2024

Study demonstrates the function and molecular mechanism of circHAS2 in gliomas

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) regulate tumor development by interacting with microRNAs.

15 Apr 2024

Tiny DNA circles are key drivers of cancer formation, study suggests

Tiny circles of DNA that defy the accepted laws of genetics are key drivers of cancer formation, according to an international study led by researchers at Stanford Medicine.

15 Apr 2024

Soft tumor environments prime cancer cells for survival during metastasis

Researchers have discovered how the mechanical properties of tumors can prime cancer cells to better survive their spread to other organs.

13 Apr 2024

Insilico Medicine's AI-driven approach yields promising PTPN2/N1 inhibitor for cancer immunotherapy

In recent years, cancer immunotherapy, exemplified by PD-1 and its ligand PD-L1 blockade, has made remarkable advances.

13 Apr 2024

New microfluidic device improves the separation of tumor cells and clusters from malignant effusions

Researchers have unveiled a microfluidic device that significantly improves the separation of tumor cells and clusters from malignant effusions.

13 Apr 2024

Innovative cancer treatment approach yields promising results in pediatric patients

Researchers have developed a functional precision medicine approach that targets cancer by combining genetic testing with a new way to test individual drugs on tumor samples.

12 Apr 2024

Linking lifestyle to longevity: How diet and hypertension sway risks for heart disease and cancer

Study reviews epidemiological evidence linking modifiable risk factors like diet and hypertension to both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer, suggesting a shared pathophysiology and potential strategies for simultaneous prevention and management.

11 Apr 2024

Tumor microbiomes offer new insights for enhancing cancer therapies

Comprehensive review reveals the significant impact of tumor-resident bacteria on metastatic cancer, showing how microbiome genomes influence tumor biology, immune system response, and treatment effectiveness. It lays the groundwork for utilizing bacteria-focused therapies to complement traditional cancer treatments.

11 Apr 2024

Tumor News and Research

New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

Vaccines targeting chronic diseases show promise in combatting age-related conditions

Targeted nanoparticle delivery of FZD4 decreases lung tumor growth and metastasis

Machine learning models identify immunophenotypes in NSCLC for immunotherapy guidance

Urine-based test developed for early detection of head and neck tumors

Study reveals novel approach to promote efficient uptake of ASOs into cancer cells

MD Anderson and CureVac collaborate on mRNA-based cancer vaccines

Pitt researchers uncover mechanisms behind uveal melanoma resistance

Ketamine's rapid impact on depression linked to immune system pathways

Epilepsy drug prevents brain tumor formation and growth in mouse models of NF1

Genetically engineering skin bacteria to fight cancer

New class of AI tackles complex diseases by incorporating scientific knowledge

Study demonstrates the function and molecular mechanism of circHAS2 in gliomas

Tiny DNA circles are key drivers of cancer formation, study suggests

Soft tumor environments prime cancer cells for survival during metastasis

Insilico Medicine's AI-driven approach yields promising PTPN2/N1 inhibitor for cancer immunotherapy

New microfluidic device improves the separation of tumor cells and clusters from malignant effusions

Innovative cancer treatment approach yields promising results in pediatric patients

Linking lifestyle to longevity: How diet and hypertension sway risks for heart disease and cancer

Tumor microbiomes offer new insights for enhancing cancer therapies

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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