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Exploring human aging via elephant research

Indiana University researcher Daniella Chusyd is studying human aging in an unlikely way: through elephants.

4 Aug 2023

Neoantigen discovery sheds light on cancer immunogenicity

Researchers reported a proteogenomic approach to investigate fresh solid melanoma tumor material.

4 Aug 2023

The impacts and implications of virtual consultations in cancer genetics amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Authors assessed the opportunities and challenges brought on by the swift transition to virtual consultations.

4 Aug 2023

New PCNA inhibitor AOH1996 shows selective cancer cell killings and tumor suppression potential

Study described a small molecule inhibitor of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) that selectively kills cancer cells.

4 Aug 2023

Multifunctional Ga-based nanoparticles combine cancer phototherapy with immunotherapy

Researchers develop a novel cancer theranostic agent that can covert light energy to heat and in turn destroy cancer cells

4 Aug 2023

Recent advances in the understanding of the role and mechanism of CCAR2 in cancer

Researchers described the dual role of cell cycle and apoptosis regulator 2 (CCAR2) in cancer progression as a tumor suppressor and promoter.

4 Aug 2023

Nutrition meets cancer therapy: How gut microbiome and diet impact immunotherapy success

Researchers investigated the complex relationship between gut bacteria, diet, and patient nutrition.

4 Aug 2023

Study discloses vital role of LINC00901 and its regulatory network in pancreatic cancer progression

Chemical modifications of RNA molecules, such as m6A, can critically impact gene expression, influencing various aspects of cancer development and progression.

4 Aug 2023

GEMINI test shows promise for early detection of lung cancer

Novel blood testing technology being developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center that combines genome-wide sequencing of single molecules of DNA shed from tumors and machine learning may allow earlier detection of lung and other cancers.

4 Aug 2023

Gene expression ratio linked to prognosis in solid tumors

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a pair of genes whose expression by a type of immune cell within tumors is predictive of outcomes for cancer patients and is linked to a vast network of gene expression programs, engaged by multiple cell types in the tumor microenvironment, that control human cancers.

3 Aug 2023

Deep learning improves protein design by 10x

The key to understanding proteins - such as those that govern cancer, COVID-19, and other diseases - is quite simple. Identify their chemical structure and find which other proteins can bind to them. But there's a catch.

3 Aug 2023

Expression of two key genes influences cancer progression

Tissues, blood vessels, cells: tumours develop in a complex ecosystem known as the tumour microenvironment.

3 Aug 2023

Surprising new role for a key immune regulator revealed

A signaling protein known as STING is a critical player in the human immune system, detecting signs of danger within cells and then activating a variety of defense mechanisms.

3 Aug 2023

Air pollution linked to increased risk of non-lung cancers in older adults

Chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults, according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

3 Aug 2023

Mothers' diet during pregnancy can protect brain health of children and grandchildren

Mothers who eat apples and herbs in early pregnancy could be protecting the brain health of their children and grandchildren, a Monash University study using genetic models has found.

3 Aug 2023

CAR-T immune therapies could be effective against solid tumors

CAR-T immune therapies could be effective against solid tumors if the right targets are identified, a new study led by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers suggests.

3 Aug 2023

New study finds no link between common fungus and pancreatic cancer

Four years ago, a report that a common species of fungus might fuel pancreatic cancer offered a promising new view of the deadly disease.

3 Aug 2023

Insilico Medicine's new AI tool shows promise in predicting clinical trial outcomes

Insilico Medicine ("Insilico"), a clinical-stage end-to-end generative artificial intelligence (AI) drug discovery company, has demonstrated that it can predict the outcome of Phase II to Phase III clinical trial success using its proprietary transformer-based AI clinical trial prediction tool called inClinico with a high degree of accuracy.

3 Aug 2023

Nanoengineered bioink improves tumor model accuracy

Scientists from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have developed a nanoengineered bioink with improved bonding and cross-linking capabilities for 3D bioprinting of tumor models.

3 Aug 2023

NIH awards $18 million to develop novel chikungunya vaccine

The Access to Advanced Health Institute (AAHI) announced today that it has received an $18 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a temperature stable, single-dose vaccine candidate for the chikungunya virus.

3 Aug 2023

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Exploring human aging via elephant research

Neoantigen discovery sheds light on cancer immunogenicity

The impacts and implications of virtual consultations in cancer genetics amid the COVID-19 pandemic

New PCNA inhibitor AOH1996 shows selective cancer cell killings and tumor suppression potential

Multifunctional Ga-based nanoparticles combine cancer phototherapy with immunotherapy

Recent advances in the understanding of the role and mechanism of CCAR2 in cancer

Nutrition meets cancer therapy: How gut microbiome and diet impact immunotherapy success

Study discloses vital role of LINC00901 and its regulatory network in pancreatic cancer progression

GEMINI test shows promise for early detection of lung cancer

Gene expression ratio linked to prognosis in solid tumors

Deep learning improves protein design by 10x

Expression of two key genes influences cancer progression

Surprising new role for a key immune regulator revealed

Air pollution linked to increased risk of non-lung cancers in older adults

Mothers' diet during pregnancy can protect brain health of children and grandchildren

CAR-T immune therapies could be effective against solid tumors

New study finds no link between common fungus and pancreatic cancer

Insilico Medicine's new AI tool shows promise in predicting clinical trial outcomes

Nanoengineered bioink improves tumor model accuracy

NIH awards $18 million to develop novel chikungunya vaccine

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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