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Turning fish waste into cancer fighters: How abalone viscera peptides could be the next big thing in medicine

Researchers explore the potential of bioactive peptides from abalone fish viscera for their antimicrobial and anticancer properties. The study finds promising activity against various bacterial and fungal strains, as well as cytotoxic effects on prostate cancer cells.

17 Sep 2023

Stuart Orkin receives the third Elaine Redding Brinster Prize for development of sickle cell disease therapy

For his work discovering the basis for hemoglobin gene switching and applying those insights to develop a therapy for sickle cell disease and other blood diseases, the Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania awarded Stuart Orkin, MD the third Elaine Redding Brinster Prize in Science or Medicine.

15 Sep 2023

UK Markey Cancer Center becomes NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center announced today that it has earned a National Cancer Institute "Comprehensive" Cancer Center designation, the highest level of recognition awarded by the NCI. Markey is the first and only center in Kentucky to achieve this designation, and the next-closest Comprehensive Cancer Center is nearly 200 miles from Lexington.

15 Sep 2023

Purdue researcher receives $1.38 million to fight against drug-resistant malaria in developing countries

A Purdue researcher is taking a giant leap forward in the fight against drug-resistant strains of malaria in developing countries.

15 Sep 2023

Experts provide guidance on opioid management in individuals with cancer-related pain

Clinicians treating cancer-related pain must consider whether and how to prescribe opioids to patients who use nonmedical stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamines; however, no guidelines exist related to these common and challenging situations.

15 Sep 2023

Breast milk proteins linked to abundance of beneficial bacteria in infants

More than 320 million years of mammalian evolution has adapted breast milk to meet all the physiological needs of babies: it contains not only nutrients, but also hormones, antimicrobials, digestive enzymes, and growth factors.

15 Sep 2023

How does Helicobacter pylori infection influence rheumatoid arthritis?

The association between Helicobacter pylori infection and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

15 Sep 2023

Nuvectis launches Phase 1a dose escalation clinical trial of new cancer drug

Clinical trials have begun for a drug candidate for hard-to-treat cancers, discovered at the University of Edinburgh and licensed by US biopharmaceutical company Nuvectis Pharma, Inc.

15 Sep 2023

ELRIG UK announces the formation of Engagement Strategy Work Group

The European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group (ELRIG) UK today announced the formation of its Engagement Strategy Work Group (ESWG). The group will provide strategic direction and guidance to help ensure the ELRIG community continues to grow and thrive.

15 Sep 2023

Chemotherapy drug could be repurposed to treat fatal heart failure, computer model suggests

A chemotherapy drug used to fight bone-marrow cancer also has the potential to treat and prevent potentially deadly heart failure, a powerful new drug-screening tool developed at UVA Health suggests.

15 Sep 2023

Is there an association between waist-calf circumference ratio and all-cause and cause-specific mortality?

How anthropometric measures like WCR are associated with cause-specific and all-cause mortality in elderly adults.

15 Sep 2023

Is maple syrup the ultimate natural sweetener? Researchers say it's more than just tasty!

Scientists explore the myriad benefits of maple syrup, revealing its nutritional, pharmacological, and sensory advantages over traditional sweeteners. From antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to controlling blood sugar and even potential anticancer effects, maple syrup is more than just a tasty topping.

14 Sep 2023

How does the APOE4 gene play both hero and villain in your health risks?

The study reveals that APOE4, a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease and cardiovascular diseases, has complex effects on mortality risk. While APOE4 carriers with higher AD neuropathology have increased mortality risk, those with low neuropathology had a reduced risk of certain cancers, warranting further research into this genetic factor's diverse impact on health outcomes.

14 Sep 2023

Flexible thin-film neural electrodes show promise for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy

Flexible thin-film electrodes placed directly on brain tissue show promise for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, as demonstrated recently by scientists at Tokyo Tech.

14 Sep 2023

Research opens up new directions to develop drugs for stopping cytokine storms

Constant exposure of cells to stressing agents, such as pathogens, may disturb an organism's normal functioning. To fight stress, cells have developed several coping mechanisms, including the inflammatory response.

14 Sep 2023

Combination immunotherapy outperforms durvalumab monotherapy in neoadjuvant NSCLC

Combination immunotherapy with the anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody durvalumab and other novel agents outperforms durvalumab alone in the neoadjuvant (pre-surgical) setting for early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

14 Sep 2023

Specialized gut immune cells could be new biomarker for IBD progression

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust have characterised a specialised type of immune cell, which plays a key role in protecting and repairing the cells in the healthy human gut.

14 Sep 2023

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Turning fish waste into cancer fighters: How abalone viscera peptides could be the next big thing in medicine

Stuart Orkin receives the third Elaine Redding Brinster Prize for development of sickle cell disease therapy

UK Markey Cancer Center becomes NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

Purdue researcher receives $1.38 million to fight against drug-resistant malaria in developing countries

Experts provide guidance on opioid management in individuals with cancer-related pain

Breast milk proteins linked to abundance of beneficial bacteria in infants

How does Helicobacter pylori infection influence rheumatoid arthritis?

Nuvectis launches Phase 1a dose escalation clinical trial of new cancer drug

ELRIG UK announces the formation of Engagement Strategy Work Group

Chemotherapy drug could be repurposed to treat fatal heart failure, computer model suggests

Is there an association between waist-calf circumference ratio and all-cause and cause-specific mortality?

Is maple syrup the ultimate natural sweetener? Researchers say it's more than just tasty!

How does the APOE4 gene play both hero and villain in your health risks?

Flexible thin-film neural electrodes show promise for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy

Research opens up new directions to develop drugs for stopping cytokine storms

Combination immunotherapy outperforms durvalumab monotherapy in neoadjuvant NSCLC

Specialized gut immune cells could be new biomarker for IBD progression

MIT study reveals why immunotherapy doesn't work for all cancer patients

Research suggests laminin could play role in slowing progression of breast tumors

Harnessing the extraordinary capabilities of bio-nanoantennae to target and kill brain tumors

Understanding the DNA Damage Response in Innate Immunity eBook

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

Scaling 3D biology: Automation, imaging, and the future of high-throughput research

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