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Researchers find diverse immune cell profiles, roles in breast cancer resistance to immunotherapy

In recent years it has been increasingly appreciated that immune cells within the tumor microenvironment contribute to tumor progression and, importantly, to the tumor's response to therapy.

27 Aug 2019

Gold nanoparticles shown to safely, effectively ablate low- to intermediate-grade prostate tumors

Biocompatible gold nanoparticles designed to convert near-infrared light to heat have been shown to safely and effectively ablate low- to intermediate-grade tumors within the prostate, according to a study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine and published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

27 Aug 2019

Pharma cash rolls into Congress to defend an embattled industry

In the heat of the most ferocious battle over drug prices in years, pharmaceutical companies are showering U.S. senators with campaign cash as sweeping legislation heads toward the floor.

27 Aug 2019

Study explores cannabis use in young adult cancer patients

Cannabis can help alleviate some of the symptoms of cancer and its treatment, and a new study examines the prevalence of its use among young adult cancer patients now that medical cannabis is becoming increasingly available.

27 Aug 2019

Simple smartphone-based method for detecting extremely low levels of norovirus

A little bit of norovirus - the highly infectious microbe that causes about 20 million cases of food poisoning in the United States each year - goes a long way. Just 10 particles of the virus can cause illness in humans.

27 Aug 2019

New method maps surface protein complements on large numbers of individual exosomes

There is a growing demand for diagnostic markers for early disease detection and prognosis. Exosomes are potential biomarkers for cancer progression and neurodegenerative disease but it can be difficult to identify what tissue a specific exosome comes from.

27 Aug 2019

Retina-on-a-chip may provide useful alternative to existing models for studying eye disease

The development of a retina-on-a-chip, which combines living human cells with an artificial tissue-like system, has been described today in the open-access journal eLife.

27 Aug 2019

Sick mitochondria pollute the cells, cause telomere damage

Researchers at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center provide the first concrete evidence for the long-held belief that sick mitochondria pollute the cells they're supposed to be supplying with power.

27 Aug 2019

Bruker announces world's first 1.2 GHz high-resolution protein NMR data

At EUROISMAR 2019 (https://conference.euroismar2019.org), Bruker Corporation today announced the world’s first 1.2 GHz high-resolution, protein nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) data.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 27 Aug 2019

Genetically altering protein in colon cancer cells may enhance efficacy of chemotherapy

Colorectal cancer outcomes may improve by genetically altering an immune-regulatory protein in cancer cells, making the cells more vulnerable to chemotherapy. That's according to new Mayo Clinic research.

27 Aug 2019

Sea snail compound shows potential as new anti-cancer pharmaceutical

The remarkable ability of a small Australian sea snail to produce a colorful purple compound to protect its eggs is proving even more remarkable for its potential in a new anti-cancer pharmaceutical.

27 Aug 2019

Researchers gain new insights into types of germ cell tumors

Germ cell tumors constitute a diverse group of rare tumors, which occur in the testes, ovaries and also in other places. Some germ cell tumors exist prenatally, while others present during or after puberty. The majority is benign.

27 Aug 2019

Researchers demonstrate the effectiveness of new bladder cancer treatment

Researchers from the Molecular Cancer group at the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute and doctors from Hospital del Mar, have demonstrated the effectiveness of a drug for treating metastatic bladder cancer in patients who did not respond to the usual treatment.

27 Aug 2019

Remodeling unhealthful gut microbiomes with the help of synthetic peptides

You are what you eat - right down to the microbiome living in your gut. Diet can affect which microbes are in the intestinal tract, and research has shown that harmful gut microbiome changes can lead to illnesses such as heart disease, obesity and cancer.

27 Aug 2019

NIH announces new round of funding for Research Centers in Minority Institutions

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, part of the National Institutes of Health, has funded three new awards and renewed the awards of eight institutions previously funded under the Research Centers in Minority Institutions Specialized Centers program.

26 Aug 2019

Sending reminders and text instructions increases rate of colonoscopies

Having simple text conversations with patients one week before they are scheduled for a colonoscopy dramatically decreased the "no-show" rates, according to a recent study conducted by Penn Medicine researchers.

26 Aug 2019

Research reveals link between concussions and erectile dysfunction in former NFL players

Former professional football players who have experienced concussion symptoms, including loss of consciousness, disorientation or nausea after a head injury, are more likely to report low testosterone and erectile dysfunction (ED), according to research published Aug. 26 in JAMA Neurology.

26 Aug 2019

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Researchers find diverse immune cell profiles, roles in breast cancer resistance to immunotherapy

Gold nanoparticles shown to safely, effectively ablate low- to intermediate-grade prostate tumors

Pharma cash rolls into Congress to defend an embattled industry

Study explores cannabis use in young adult cancer patients

Simple smartphone-based method for detecting extremely low levels of norovirus

New method maps surface protein complements on large numbers of individual exosomes

Retina-on-a-chip may provide useful alternative to existing models for studying eye disease

Sick mitochondria pollute the cells, cause telomere damage

Bruker announces world's first 1.2 GHz high-resolution protein NMR data

Genetically altering protein in colon cancer cells may enhance efficacy of chemotherapy

Sea snail compound shows potential as new anti-cancer pharmaceutical

Researchers gain new insights into types of germ cell tumors

Researchers demonstrate the effectiveness of new bladder cancer treatment

Remodeling unhealthful gut microbiomes with the help of synthetic peptides

NIH announces new round of funding for Research Centers in Minority Institutions

Sending reminders and text instructions increases rate of colonoscopies

Research reveals link between concussions and erectile dysfunction in former NFL players

New hand-held device can predict your risk of heart failure

Blood sugar levels linked to DNA damage and cancer in diabetics

Skin patch delivers melanoma medication in one minute

Understanding the DNA Damage Response in Innate Immunity eBook

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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Understanding the DNA Damage Response in Innate Immunity eBook

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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