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Synthetic delivery vector STxB induces mucosal immunity against viral antigens

Research describes the development of a synthetic delivery vector called STxB for mucosal vaccination. It induces mucosal immunity, including resident memory CD8+ T cells and IgA antibodies, against antigens derived from mucosal viruses when administered intranasally in mice.

21 May 2023

Understanding the cervical microbiome: a promising frontier in HPV treatment

A recent feature published in PNAS provided emerging insights into microflora associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infections.

26 Apr 2023

HPV-related cancer diagnoses more common in AYA cancer survivors

A team of researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah (the U) found that human papillomavirus-related cancer diagnoses are more common in adolescent and young adults (AYAs) who have previously had cancer.

19 Apr 2023

A review of the risk factors associated with cancer evolution

Researchers reviewed existing data on tumor-promotive risk factors and their underlying mechanisms.

17 Apr 2023

Male circumcision may protect against HPV infection in males and females

Study highlights the protective effect of male circumcision on the prevalence, incidence, and clearance of HPV.

10 Apr 2023

Novel combination treatment for head and neck cancers leads to antitumor effects

Human papillomavirus (HPV)-negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) and lung cancer can have disruptive mutations in TP53and/or CDKN2A tumor suppressor genes, which are associated with poor patient survival.

5 Apr 2023

New combination therapy shows promising results in some patients with advanced head and neck cancer

A new combination drug treatment showed promising results in patients with pan-refractory, recurrent/metastatic head and neck cancer, according to a study published today in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

28 Mar 2023

New study aims to help physically disabled people gain better access to cervical screening

A team of researchers led by Keele University - comprising psychologists, GPs, and nurses - are leading a new study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research to help physically disabled women and people with a cervix gain better access to cervical screening, in a bid to reduce cervical cancer.

27 Mar 2023

Does recurrent bacterial vaginosis impact quality of life?

A recent BMC Women's Health study performed a survey to understand how bacterial vaginosis affects women’s quality of life and what treatment they underwent.

22 Mar 2023

Study reveals a connection between arthritis flare-ups and periodontitis

Regular visits to the dentist might help keep joint pain at bay, too.

6 Mar 2023

NCI awards $3.5 million grant to eliminate cervical cancer among women with HIV in low-resource countries

Weill Cornell Medicine, Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla., and the University of North Carolina have received a $3.5 million, five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, to improve screening and preventative treatment of cervical cancer for women living with HIV in low-resource countries.

30 Jan 2023

Persistent tumor mutation burden linked with therapeutic response to immunotherapy

Cancer experts have tried, sometimes unsuccessfully, to use the total number of mutations in a tumor, called the tumor mutation burden (TMB), to predict a patient's response to immunotherapy.

26 Jan 2023

Study investigates the link between lifestyle factors and risk of HPV infection

Human well-being has been linked to physical activity, diet balance, sleep quality, depression and anxiety.

25 Jan 2023

American Cancer Society's annual report on cancer facts and trends released

Today, the American Cancer Society released Cancer Statistics, 2023, the organization's annual report on cancer facts and trends. According to the report, overall cancer mortality has dropped 33% since 1991, averting an estimated 3.8 million cancer deaths.

12 Jan 2023

Study finds alarming number of older women facing late-stage cervical cancer diagnoses and death

A new study conducted by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers shows an alarming number of California women 65 and older are facing late-stage cervical cancer diagnoses and dying from the disease.

9 Jan 2023

Study finds increased risk of POTS after SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID vaccination

Researchers report the frequencies of novel POTS-related diagnoses prior to and after SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination.

20 Dec 2022

Understanding why young cancer survivors often opt out of HPV vaccination

Study uncovers certain vaccine-related concerns that should be addressed by health care providers.

19 Dec 2022

Whole genome sequencing helps construct the first blood virological profile of Chinese population

Whole genome sequencing technology can discover various known or unspecified viral sequences contained in human blood, which can provide an important database for viral infection prevention, vaccine development, viral genomic and epidemiological research.

7 Dec 2022

Over 440 SCI articles published! BGI’s cancer genetics and cell research fuels innovation

BGI has currently published over 440 SCI (Science Citation Index) papers in the field of cancer research, with a cumulative impact factor of over 4,000 points.

From BGI Genomics 23 Nov 2022

MUSC researcher identifies dramatic rise in cervical cancer incidence among women in early 30s

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Ashish Deshmukh, Ph.D., identified a dramatic recent rise in cervical cancer incidence among women in their early 30s. This work was published Nov. 21 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

21 Nov 2022

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) News and Research

Latest Human Papillomavirus (HPV) News and Research

Synthetic delivery vector STxB induces mucosal immunity against viral antigens

Understanding the cervical microbiome: a promising frontier in HPV treatment

HPV-related cancer diagnoses more common in AYA cancer survivors

A review of the risk factors associated with cancer evolution

Male circumcision may protect against HPV infection in males and females

Novel combination treatment for head and neck cancers leads to antitumor effects

New combination therapy shows promising results in some patients with advanced head and neck cancer

New study aims to help physically disabled people gain better access to cervical screening

Does recurrent bacterial vaginosis impact quality of life?

Study reveals a connection between arthritis flare-ups and periodontitis

NCI awards $3.5 million grant to eliminate cervical cancer among women with HIV in low-resource countries

Persistent tumor mutation burden linked with therapeutic response to immunotherapy

Study investigates the link between lifestyle factors and risk of HPV infection

American Cancer Society's annual report on cancer facts and trends released

Study finds alarming number of older women facing late-stage cervical cancer diagnoses and death

Study finds increased risk of POTS after SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID vaccination

Understanding why young cancer survivors often opt out of HPV vaccination

Whole genome sequencing helps construct the first blood virological profile of Chinese population

Over 440 SCI articles published! BGI’s cancer genetics and cell research fuels innovation

MUSC researcher identifies dramatic rise in cervical cancer incidence among women in early 30s

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