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Four specific gene mutations linked to development and progression of lethal stomach cancers

Researchers using next-generation DNA sequencing have identified four specific genes whose mutations are linked to the development and progression of lethal stomach cancers.

25 Apr 2025

lncRNAs shape the tumor microenvironment and drive cancer development

The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a complex and dynamic network consisting of tumor cells, immune cells, stromal cells, extracellular matrix (ECM), cytokines, and growth factors, all interacting to influence tumorigenesis, progression, and metastasis.

24 Apr 2025

AGA announces $2.4 million in research funding for 74 recipients

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is proud to announce the selection of 74 recipients to receive $2.4 million in research funding through the annual AGA Research Foundation Awards Program.

22 Apr 2025

Fecal microbiota transplantation emerges as a promising approach to H. pylori eradication

FMT is a novel therapeutic approach that involves transferring microbiota from a healthy donor to a patient's gastrointestinal tract.

10 Apr 2025

Novel insights into tumor microenvironment and gastric cancer therapy

A team of Singapore scientists has made a significant discovery in understanding stomach cancer, a disease that remains one of the deadliest cancers worldwide. By using advanced mapping technologies, they created a detailed "atlas" of stomach tumors, revealing hidden patterns in how cancer cells behave, evolve and interact with their environment. These insights could lead to more precise, targeted treatments that improve survival rates and reduce side effects.

27 Mar 2025

Scientists uncover hints of a potential new cause of stomach cancer

For the first time, scientists have systematically analyzed somatic mutations in stomach lining tissue to unpick mutational processes, some of which can lead to cancer.

19 Mar 2025

Earliest stages and possible new cause of stomach cancer revealed

For the first time, scientists have systematically analyzed somatic mutations in stomach lining tissue to unpick mutational processes, some of which can lead to cancer.

19 Mar 2025

Researchers explore H. pylori treatment policies in the Asia-Pacific region

Helicobacter pylori bacteria is considered to be the main cause of gastric cancer, with the infection rate particularly high in the Asia-Pacific region.

19 Mar 2025

Special class of RNA molecules may provide a new target to treat gastric cancer

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have discovered molecules that present the potential to drive the development of gastric cancer-among the world's deadliest forms of the disease.

13 Mar 2025

Impact of excessive alcohol consumption on digestive health

Excessive alcohol consumption is a significant public health concern, responsible for approximately 6% of all deaths and contributing to 5.1% of the global disease burden.

12 Mar 2025

Novel regulators in digestive tract disease progression and treatment

This new article published in Genes & Diseases highlights the critical role of tRNA-derived small RNAs (tsRNAs) in digestive tract diseases, positioning these molecules as potential biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis, and targeted therapies. The comprehensive review explores the biogenesis, classification, and biological functions of tsRNAs, shedding light on their influence over cellular processes such as translation regulation, epigenetic modification, and protein interactions.

11 Mar 2025

Circular RNA plays key role in cancer biology and therapy

A new review article highlights the transformative role of circular RNA (circRNA) in cancer, revealing its potential as both a key player in tumor biology and a promising avenue for future therapies.

8 Mar 2025

Study reveals new insights into the role of gastric bacteria in stomach cancer development

A pioneering study has revealed new insights into the role of gastric bacteria in stomach cancer development that could pave the way for a more effective treatment of pre-cancer according to a study published today in Helicobacter.

26 Feb 2025

Landmark study at Homerton University Hospital confirms GastroPanel®’s diagnostic accuracy

GastroPanel's clinical validation highlights its role in early gastric cancer risk assessment, offering a cost-effective alternative to invasive procedures.

From BIOHIT HealthCare Ltd 26 Feb 2025

Insilico Medicine develops highly selective FGFR2/3 dual inhibitor for cancer treatment

Fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs) are critical drivers of oncogenesis in various solid tumors, including urothelial carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, ovarian cancer and lung adenocarcinoma.

7 Feb 2025

New 3D bioprinted gastric cancer model predicts drug responses

A collaborative research team led by Professor Jinah Jang from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Creative IT Engineering at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) and Professor Charles Lee from The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in the United States has successfully developed a gastric cancer model using 3D bioprinting technology and patient-derived cancer tissue fragments.

7 Feb 2025

A new AI tool for unlocking the secrets of spatial multi-omics in cancer

A new artificial intelligence-powered tool called MISO (Multi-modal Spatial Omics) can detect cell-level characteristics of cancer by looking at data from extremely small pieces of tissue-some as small as 400 square micrometers, equivalent to the width of five human hairs.

16 Jan 2025