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CU Boulder research uncovers role of endogenous retroviruses in cancer

Peek inside the human genome and, among the 20,000 or so genes that serve as building blocks of life, you'll also find flecks of DNA left behind by viruses that infected primate ancestors tens of millions of years ago.

18 Jul 2024

Cellular immunotherapy offers hope for solid tumors

Early findings from a small clinical trial provide evidence that a new cellular immunotherapy approach may be effective in treating metastatic solid tumors. In the trial, researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) genetically engineered normal white blood cells, known as lymphocytes, from each patient to produce receptors that recognize and attack their specific cancer cells.

12 Jul 2024

DNA repair mutations act as a switch for bowel cancer

Bowel cancer cells have the ability to regulate their growth using a genetic on-off switch to maximize their chances of survival, a phenomenon that's been observed for the first time by researchers at UCL and University Medical Center Utrecht.

5 Jul 2024

White blood cell type identified as important contributor to inflammation in obesity

Researchers explored neutrophil involvement in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) inflammation in obesity.

3 Jul 2024

Moffitt scientists develop breakthrough method for scalable synthesis of withanolides

Withanolides, a class of naturally occurring compounds found in plants, have long been a focus of cancer research due to their ability to inhibit cancer cell growth, induce cell death and prevent metastasis.

28 Jun 2024

Dietary fiber intake reshapes tryptophan metabolism, promoting gut health and reducing disease risks

A recent study in Nature Microbiology reveals that increased dietary fiber intake directs microbial tryptophan metabolism, leading to health benefits such as improved gut mucosa integrity and reduced risk of metabolic disorders.

27 Jun 2024

Nearly one third of adults worldwide failing to meet physical activity recommendations

New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022.

26 Jun 2024

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods found to increase cancer mortality risk

The association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers.

26 Jun 2024

Dietary fiber promotes beneficial conversion of tryptophan by gut bacteria

We get healthy dietary fibres from consuming fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. But why are the fibres so good for us? A team of researchers has discovered that dietary fibres play a crucial role in determining the balance between the production of healthy and harmful substances by influencing the behavior of bacteria in the colon.

26 Jun 2024

Single-image 3D modeling of the colon can enable rapid disease diagnosis

Using just a single image taken by a capsule endoscopy camera, scientists have succeeded in creating a three-dimensional model of the colon. This new method provides much better images and can help specialists detect disease more rapidly.

25 Jun 2024

Researchers win $2.78 million grant to harness AI for precision treatment in rectal cancer

With a new five-year, $2.78 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, researchers at Case Western Reserve University(CWRU), Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals (UH) will use artificial intelligence (AI) to better treat rectal cancer patients.

24 Jun 2024

Will it soon be possible for doctors to use AI to detect and diagnose cancer?

Researchers developed binary and multiclass machine learning models to distinguish cancer from non-cancerous tissue samples.

24 Jun 2024

How micro- and nanoplastics may worsen non-communicable diseases

Researchers review and assess the potential exacerbation of non-communicable diseases by micro- and nanoplastics.

21 Jun 2024

Research finds stem-like T cells are associated with pathogenesis in ulcerative colitis

Researchers investigated whether stem-like T lymphocytes are involved in ulcerative colitis pathogenesis.

21 Jun 2024

AI outperforms peers in medical oncology quiz, yet some mistakes could be harmful

The accuracy and safety of large language models (LLMs) in answering medical oncology examination questions.

21 Jun 2024

Study: Anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib benefits PIK3CA-mutated colon cancer patients

An analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial for patients with stage 3 colon cancer found that those with PIK3CA mutations who took celecoxib, an anti-inflammatory drug, after surgery lived significantly longer and had longer disease-free survival compared to those without the mutation.

18 Jun 2024

NTU Singapore study reveals high trust in AI among gastroenterologists

Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated many aspects of medicine, with promises of accurate diagnoses, better management decisions, and improved outcomes for both patients and the healthcare system.

18 Jun 2024

Study reveals the effects of protein-rich diets on the gut microbiome and overall health

New research has shed light on the effects of protein-rich diets on the gut microbiome and overall health. Despite the increasing protein intake in Western diets, especially among athletes and individuals with obesity, the fate of undigested protein and its impact on human health remains largely unknown.

16 Jun 2024

Empowering communities: Penn Medicine's annual mammogram event and health fair

Penn Medicine will once again join with community partners and Siemens Healthineers to host a free mammogram clinic and community health fair in June, giving the West Philadelphia and Upper Darby communities convenient access to health screenings right in their neighborhoods.

13 Jun 2024

UNF researchers awarded U.S. patent for targeted cancer-fighting compound

Three University of North Florida (UNF) researchers have been awarded a U.S. patent for a targeted cancer-fighting compound, or peptoid, that the team has discovered targets certain breast, colon and lung cancers and stops them from progressing.

12 Jun 2024

Colon News and Research

CU Boulder research uncovers role of endogenous retroviruses in cancer

Cellular immunotherapy offers hope for solid tumors

DNA repair mutations act as a switch for bowel cancer

White blood cell type identified as important contributor to inflammation in obesity

Moffitt scientists develop breakthrough method for scalable synthesis of withanolides

Dietary fiber intake reshapes tryptophan metabolism, promoting gut health and reducing disease risks

Nearly one third of adults worldwide failing to meet physical activity recommendations

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods found to increase cancer mortality risk

Dietary fiber promotes beneficial conversion of tryptophan by gut bacteria

Single-image 3D modeling of the colon can enable rapid disease diagnosis

Researchers win $2.78 million grant to harness AI for precision treatment in rectal cancer

Will it soon be possible for doctors to use AI to detect and diagnose cancer?

How micro- and nanoplastics may worsen non-communicable diseases

Research finds stem-like T cells are associated with pathogenesis in ulcerative colitis

AI outperforms peers in medical oncology quiz, yet some mistakes could be harmful

Study: Anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib benefits PIK3CA-mutated colon cancer patients

NTU Singapore study reveals high trust in AI among gastroenterologists

Study reveals the effects of protein-rich diets on the gut microbiome and overall health

Empowering communities: Penn Medicine's annual mammogram event and health fair

UNF researchers awarded U.S. patent for targeted cancer-fighting compound

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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