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Researchers develop new microscope system that can image living tissue in real time

A new microscope system can image living tissue in real time and in molecular detail, without any chemicals or dyes, report researchers at the University of Illinois.

21 Jun 2018

New computational method identifies molecular signatures that distinguish individuals

EMBL researchers have designed a computational method to jointly analyze multiple types of molecular data from patients in order to identify molecular signatures that distinguish individuals.

21 Jun 2018

Study provides insight into how planned and spontaneous movements are processed in the brain

The runners are lined up at the starting line, patiently awaiting the start signal for the 1000-meter race. In the second turn a runner falls in front of the one next to him. He dodges his falling neighbor and continues to sprint towards the finish line.

21 Jun 2018

KIYATEC enrolls first patients with solid tumors in clinical study of its EV3D drug response assay

KIYATEC, Inc. today announced the enrollment of the first patients in a U.S. clinical study of its Ex Vivo 3D drug response assay across several difficult-to-treat solid tumors.

20 Jun 2018

Study sheds light on the early stages of tumorigenesis

Researchers from Osaka University have discovered how precancerous cells spread to normal tissue and cause cancer.

20 Jun 2018

Targeting cells involved in blood vessel formation could hinder brain tumor growth

A type of highly malignant brain tumor contains a large number of cells involved in the formation of new blood vessels, helping it proliferate and spread.

20 Jun 2018

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Director wins 2018 Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Director Brian J. Druker, M.D., has been awarded the 2018 Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science for his pioneering role in shaping the fields of precision medicine and targeted cancer drugs.

20 Jun 2018

Clinical trial targets metastatic colorectal cancer with new combination therapy

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is offering a clinical trial targeting an advanced form of colorectal cancer with a combination vaccine/immunotherapy drug treatment.

19 Jun 2018

Study: Rheumatoid Arthritis patients with depression have increased risk of disease flare

Research from the Department of Inflammation Biology, School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences has shown there is an increased risk of disease flare in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients who suffer from depression.

19 Jun 2018

Scientists develop novel computational framework to support personalized cancer treatment

Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center have developed a highly innovative computational framework that can support personalized cancer treatment by matching individual tumors with the drugs or drug combinations that are most likely to kill them.

19 Jun 2018

Scientists point to potentially promising treatment target for deadly brain cancers

Scientists report finding a potentially promising treatment target for aggressive and deadly high-grade brain cancers like glioblastoma. But they also say the current lack of a drug that hits the molecular target keeps it from being advanced for testing as a therapeutic strategy for patients with few treatment options.

18 Jun 2018

Scientists discover genetic causes underlying group of related infant cancers

The genetic causes of a group of related infant cancers have been discovered by scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Wuerzburg and their collaborators.

18 Jun 2018

Sleep disorders appear to be first sign of serious neurological diseases

Sleep disorders are often the first sign of serious neurological diseases. Neurologists should inquire extensively about the quality of their patients' sleep.

18 Jun 2018

Technology breakthrough could enable detection of fetal genetic abnormalities in early pregnancy

A wide range of fetal genetic abnormalities could soon be detected in early pregnancy thanks to a world-first study led by University of South Australia researchers using lab-on-a-chip, non-invasive technology.

18 Jun 2018

Scientists identify new subtype of prostate cancer

Researchers led by the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have identified a new subtype of prostate cancer that occurs in about 7 percent of patients with advanced disease.

14 Jun 2018

Genetic testing of prostate tumors could identify likely responders to immunotherapy

Scientists have identified a pattern of genetic changes that could pick out men with advanced prostate cancer who are likely to benefit from immunotherapy.

14 Jun 2018

Researchers discover genetic program that controls invasiveness of glioblastoma tumors

Glioblastoma is the most severe form of brain cancer in adults. The aggressiveness of this cancer is largely due to its ability to invade surrounding brain tissue, making the tumor difficult to remove by surgery.

14 Jun 2018

Topical gel may lower breast cancer risk in women with dense breast tissue

Women with dense breast tissue soon might be adding a new product to their skincare routine to help them fight breast cancer.

14 Jun 2018

Scientists discover how cancer-targeting 'Natural Killer' cells are fueled in the body

Scientists have just made an important discovery as to how cancer-targeting 'Natural Killer' cells are fueled in the body, which has significant implications for related therapies.

14 Jun 2018

Combination of NSAIDs and TNF inhibitors linked to reduced radiographic progression in AS patients

Celecoxib combined with TNF inhibitors was associated with the greatest reduction in radiographic progression.

14 Jun 2018

Tumor News and Research

Researchers develop new microscope system that can image living tissue in real time

New computational method identifies molecular signatures that distinguish individuals

Study provides insight into how planned and spontaneous movements are processed in the brain

KIYATEC enrolls first patients with solid tumors in clinical study of its EV3D drug response assay

Study sheds light on the early stages of tumorigenesis

Targeting cells involved in blood vessel formation could hinder brain tumor growth

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Director wins 2018 Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science

Clinical trial targets metastatic colorectal cancer with new combination therapy

Study: Rheumatoid Arthritis patients with depression have increased risk of disease flare

Scientists develop novel computational framework to support personalized cancer treatment

Scientists point to potentially promising treatment target for deadly brain cancers

Scientists discover genetic causes underlying group of related infant cancers

Sleep disorders appear to be first sign of serious neurological diseases

Technology breakthrough could enable detection of fetal genetic abnormalities in early pregnancy

Scientists identify new subtype of prostate cancer

Genetic testing of prostate tumors could identify likely responders to immunotherapy

Researchers discover genetic program that controls invasiveness of glioblastoma tumors

Topical gel may lower breast cancer risk in women with dense breast tissue

Scientists discover how cancer-targeting 'Natural Killer' cells are fueled in the body

Combination of NSAIDs and TNF inhibitors linked to reduced radiographic progression in AS patients

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