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MGH researchers explore how genetic abnormality in Ewing sarcoma unleashes tumor growth

A Massachusetts General Hospital research team has used epigenome editing tools to investigate how the genetic abnormality that drives Ewing sarcoma - the second most common bone cancer in children and young adults - unleashes tumor growth.

2 Aug 2018

Mushrooms from the Far East area could be used to design novel anti-cancer drugs

Mushrooms from the Far East area contain the natural chemical compounds, which could be used for the design of the novel drugs with highly specific anti-tumor activities and low-toxicity.

2 Aug 2018

Rutgers researcher receives $100,000 grant to explore T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

A one-year, $100,000 grant awarded to Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey resident researcher Daniel Herranz Benito, PhD, will support exploration into an aggressive blood cancer that impacts both children and adults – T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

2 Aug 2018

Researchers outline the need to maintain public trust in use of health data for research

In a comment piece published today forThe Lancet Oncology, the worlds premier cancer journal,a collaborative team of international researchers outlines the imperative for maintaining public trust in the use of health data for research.

2 Aug 2018

JRC's new report identifies lung cancer trends in Europe

Scientists at the Joint Research Centre, the European Commission's Science and Knowledge service, place Europe's regions under the microscope in a report identifying cancer trends within and across countries.

2 Aug 2018

New probe allows identification of cancer stem cells in situ

A fluorescent molecular probe that targets cancer stem cells has been developed at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

2 Aug 2018

Scientists solve 60-year-old mystery of how thalidomide caused birth defects

More than 60 years after the drug thalidomide caused birth defects in thousands of children whose mothers took the drug while pregnant, scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have solved a mystery that has lingered ever since the dangers of the drug first became apparent: how did the drug produce such severe fetal harm?

2 Aug 2018

Tumor suppressor gene PTEN may be potential Achilles heel for breast cancer cells

In an article published July 17, 2018 by Nature Communications, a highly collaborative team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina and Ohio State University report that normal breast cells can prevent successful radiation treatment of breast cancer due to dysregulation between tumor suppressors and oncogenes.

2 Aug 2018

Scientists uncover molecular 'switch' that may control the benefits of exercise

Some people respond well to both aerobic exercise and strength training, while others don't. And some of us respond well to only one of those things, but not both. Scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center now have uncovered a surprising molecular "switch" that may help to explain why this happens.

2 Aug 2018

How rival opioid makers sought to cash in on alarm over oxycontin’s dangers

As Purdue Pharma faced mounting criticism over deaths linked to OxyContin, rival drugmakers saw a chance to boost sales by stepping up marketing of similarly dangerous painkillers, such as fentanyl, morphine and methadone, Purdue internal documents reveal.

2 Aug 2018

MILabs' ultra-high resolution U-CT system installed at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

A MILabs dual-energy, ultra-high resolution U-CT system has been installed at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Israel.

2 Aug 2018

New automation software cuts time taken for radiation therapy planning

Beating cancer is a race against time. Developing radiation therapy plans -- individualized maps that help doctors determine where to blast tumors -- can take days.

2 Aug 2018

Researchers reveal molecular mechanisms that make people with EV prone to ß-HPVs

Keratinocyte skin cells are common targets of the beta subtype of human papilloma virus. This usually harmless infection causes skin disease in people with rare gene mutations.

2 Aug 2018

Researchers uncover new mechanisms underlying common kidney cancer in children

Connecting two previously unrelated insights about the formation of pediatric kidney cancer, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have uncovered the means by which the cancer continues to grow, providing potential targets for more effective treatments in the future.

2 Aug 2018

Researchers discover key piece for slowing colorectal cancer subtype

Inhibiting the Jagged 1 protein in mice prevents the proliferation and growth of colon and rectal tumors. What is more, this approach to the disease permits the removal of existing tumors.

2 Aug 2018

Researchers discover new, rare type of cell in the human airway

In separate studies published online in Nature on Aug. 1, two independent research teams report the discovery of a new, rare type of cell in the human airway.

2 Aug 2018

Microscopic imaging helps better understand cancer bone metastasis

Scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have engineered a system allowing microscopic monitoring and imaging of cancer that has spread to the bone in mice so they can better understand and develop treatment for bone metastasis in humans.

2 Aug 2018

Palliative care offers extra layer of support while dealing with cancer

When you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it is normal to be overwhelmed by thoughts of prognosis, treatments, and potential complications. Patients wonder how their lives are going to change and whether their quality of life will ever return to normal.

2 Aug 2018

60 percent not breastfed in the first hour of life

All babies should be put to their mother’s breast within an hour of their birth for breast feeding recommends the World Health Organization and UNICEF. The first milk or the colostrum is known to have several health and nutritional benefits for the baby. A new report has found that nearly 60 percent of the babies are not breast fed within the first hour after their birth. This raises their risk of later illness and even death.

1 Aug 2018

BIDMC researchers identify risk factors that increase risk of prolonged opioid use

Current research demonstrates that patients' exposure to opioids following medical care has contributed to the nationwide addiction epidemic.

1 Aug 2018

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

MGH researchers explore how genetic abnormality in Ewing sarcoma unleashes tumor growth

Mushrooms from the Far East area could be used to design novel anti-cancer drugs

Rutgers researcher receives $100,000 grant to explore T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Researchers outline the need to maintain public trust in use of health data for research

JRC's new report identifies lung cancer trends in Europe

New probe allows identification of cancer stem cells in situ

Scientists solve 60-year-old mystery of how thalidomide caused birth defects

Tumor suppressor gene PTEN may be potential Achilles heel for breast cancer cells

Scientists uncover molecular 'switch' that may control the benefits of exercise

How rival opioid makers sought to cash in on alarm over oxycontin’s dangers

MILabs' ultra-high resolution U-CT system installed at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

New automation software cuts time taken for radiation therapy planning

Researchers reveal molecular mechanisms that make people with EV prone to ß-HPVs

Researchers uncover new mechanisms underlying common kidney cancer in children

Researchers discover key piece for slowing colorectal cancer subtype

Researchers discover new, rare type of cell in the human airway

Microscopic imaging helps better understand cancer bone metastasis

Palliative care offers extra layer of support while dealing with cancer

60 percent not breastfed in the first hour of life

BIDMC researchers identify risk factors that increase risk of prolonged opioid use

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