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Novel PET tracer accurately detects common cancer mutation for tailored treatment

A novel PET imaging tracer has been proven to safely and effectively detect a common cancer gene mutation that is an important molecular marker for tumor-targeted therapy.

2 Jan 2024

Healthy fats from fish and nuts may slow lung scarring, delay transplants

Could healthy fats found in nuts and fish slow the progression of potentially deadly lung scarring known as pulmonary fibrosis and delay the need for lung transplants?

2 Jan 2024

"NK cell-engaging nanodrones" can selectively target and kill cancer cells

A groundbreaking study led by Professor Sebyung Kang and Professor Sung Ho Park in the Department of Biological Sciences at UNIST has unveiled a remarkable breakthrough in cancer treatment.

29 Dec 2023

Microbial decoration enhances drug delivery specificity and safety

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Microorganisms are mostly distributed on the surface of our skin and intestines and have crucial roles in physiologic and metabolic processes, such as digestion and immunity, which are closely related to diseases.

29 Dec 2023

New study expands immunotherapy eligibility for colorectal and endometrial cancer patients

A new study shows thousands more patients diagnosed with colorectal and endometrial cancers could benefit from immunotherapy than are currently offered it.

29 Dec 2023

Johns Hopkins researchers find minimal regret after gender affirming surgery

In a Viewpoint article published Dec. 27, 2023, in JAMA Surgery, three Johns Hopkins researchers urge the medical community to dismiss a widely held, but scientifically unsupported belief that many people who are transgender and gender diverse (TGD), and undergo gender affirming surgery (GAS), later regret their decision to undergo such procedures.

28 Dec 2023

'Visual system' protein appears to be key for stabilizing the body's circadian rhythms

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health have identified a protein in the visual system of mice that appears to be key for stabilizing the body's circadian rhythms by buffering the brain's response to light.

28 Dec 2023

$15 million NCI grant awarded to investigate a type of radiation therapy for hard-to-treat cancers

The Radiopharmaceutical Therapy and Dosimetry Lab at Johns Hopkins Medicine, headed by George Sgouros, Ph.D., has been awarded a $15 million grant, to be dispersed over the next five years, from the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health.

28 Dec 2023

GFH009 disrupts growth signals and triggers apoptosis in hematologic malignancies

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on December 20, 2023, entitled, "The pharmacodynamic and mechanistic foundation for the antineoplastic effects of GFH009, a potent and highly selective CDK9 inhibitor for the treatment of hematologic malignancies."

28 Dec 2023

Angelica gigas extract emerges as a potential treatment for vascular disease

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 23, entitled, "Angelica gigas extract inhibits acetylation of eNOS via IRE1α sulfonation/RIDD-SIRT1-mediated posttranslational modification in vascular dysfunction."

28 Dec 2023

AI advances could revolutionize hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer. It is a major global health concern with rising rates, particularly in North Africa and East Asia.

28 Dec 2023

Insilico Medicine develops new AI-generated FGFR2/3 inhibitor for tissue-agnostic solid tumors

Insilico Medicine ("Insilico"), a generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven clinical-stage drug discovery company, today announced the nomination of ISM8001, a novel molecule targeting FGFR2/3 for the treatment of tissue-agnostic solid tumors bringing the total number of PCCs nominated in 2023 to six.

28 Dec 2023

$Lisocabtagene maraleucel: A cost-effective second-line treatment for relapsed/refractory DLBCL$

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Novel PET tracer accurately detects common cancer mutation for tailored treatment

Healthy fats from fish and nuts may slow lung scarring, delay transplants

"NK cell-engaging nanodrones" can selectively target and kill cancer cells

Microbial decoration enhances drug delivery specificity and safety

New study expands immunotherapy eligibility for colorectal and endometrial cancer patients

Johns Hopkins researchers find minimal regret after gender affirming surgery

'Visual system' protein appears to be key for stabilizing the body's circadian rhythms

$15 million NCI grant awarded to investigate a type of radiation therapy for hard-to-treat cancers

GFH009 disrupts growth signals and triggers apoptosis in hematologic malignancies

Angelica gigas extract emerges as a potential treatment for vascular disease

AI advances could revolutionize hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis

Insilico Medicine develops new AI-generated FGFR2/3 inhibitor for tissue-agnostic solid tumors

Lisocabtagene maraleucel: A cost-effective second-line treatment for relapsed/refractory DLBCL

Next-gen sequencing identifies thousands of cancer patients missing out on immunotherapy

New method designs high-affinity, orally bioavailable peptides

Degron Therapeutics announced as winner of AFCR's 2023 BRACE Award Venture Competition

Your unique microbiome may be used to improve and personalize your future medical experience

New drug screening system helps uncover promising target for pancreatic cancer treatments

Understanding the genetic basis of hereditary diffuse gastric cancer

In year 6, KFF Health News-NPR’s ‘Bill of the Month’ helps patients in a changing system

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Building Bridges to Scalable Allogeneic Cell Therapy

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