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Scientists link increased air pollution to an uptick in cases of lung cancer

An international team of scientists, led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has linked increased air pollution to an uptick in cases of lung adenocarcinoma (LADC) worldwide.

25 Nov 2021

Researchers investigate Moderna COVID-19 vaccine efficacy

Researchers have been investigating the vaccine efficacy of the mRNA-1273 vaccine.

25 Nov 2021

Study shows vaccinated multiple myeloma patients at greater risk of breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections

Researchers recently published a study assessing the risks of patients with MM to breakthrough infections after completing their vaccination schedule compared to those without any form of cancer.

25 Nov 2021

Study finds under-representation of certain populations in cancer clinical trials

In a study examining disparities and trends in the inclusion of minorities, women, and older patients in cancer clinical trials, investigators found that certain populations remain under-represented.

25 Nov 2021

Scientists use the synchrotron to better understand structure of cancer cells

A team of scientists led by the University of Surrey have used a special particle accelerator facility known as a synchrotron to better understand the structure of cancer cells.

25 Nov 2021

New, improved organoids shed light on untreatable form of prostate cancer

A multi-institutional team of investigators led by bioengineer Ankur Singh has developed research tools that shed new light on a virtually untreatable form of prostate cancer, opening a pathway that may lead to novel therapeutics and a glimmer of hope for patients.

24 Nov 2021

Researchers analyze live bacteria from cystic lesions that are precursors to pancreatic cancer

Bacteria from the digestive system seem to have the potential to cause damage to pancreatic cells, increasing the risk of malignant tumors.

24 Nov 2021

Treatment with antihistamines associated with improved responses to immunotherapy

New research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that treatment with antihistamines, a commonly used allergy medication, was associated with improved responses to immune checkpoint inhibitors.

24 Nov 2021

Study uncovers important genetic predispositions for acute myeloid leukemia

The National Center for Tumor Diseases Dresden is a joint institution of the German Cancer Research Center, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Carl Gustav Carus Faculty of Medicine at TU Dresden and the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf.

24 Nov 2021

New technique may be a significant leap forward in the understanding of human cells

Most human diseases can be traced to malfunctioning parts of a cell — a tumor is able to grow because a gene wasn't accurately translated into a particular protein or a metabolic disease arises because mitochondria aren't firing properly, for example. But to understand what parts of a cell can go wrong in a disease, scientists first need to have a complete list of parts.

24 Nov 2021

CIRM awards $4.1 million to advance CAR T-cell therapy from the lab to clinic

On November 23, 2021, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) governing board approved a $4.1 million grant to enable University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers to advance a new chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy from the laboratory into the clinic.

24 Nov 2021

Decline in CT imaging during the pandemic may raise the possibility of poorer cancer outcomes

Significant decreases in CT imaging for cancer persisted even after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, delaying diagnosis and treatment and raising the possibility of more advanced cancers and poorer outcomes for patients in the future, according to a study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

24 Nov 2021

Novel method enables deeper analysis of endocrine disrupting chemicals' impact on gene expression

When something disrupts hormone binding to the receptor, such as environmental compounds or pollutants, called endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), the results can be harmful and, in some cases, lead to certain forms of cancer.

24 Nov 2021

Irregular body clock plays key role in driving inflammation in the immune cells, research shows

New research from RCSI has demonstrated the significant role that an irregular body clock plays in driving inflammation in the body's immune cells, with implications for the most serious and prevalent diseases in humans.

24 Nov 2021

Finding potential biomarkers to predict response to immunotherapy in nonhypermutated cancers

Scientists have discovered a potential biomarker that could more accurately identify which patients with non-hypermutated cancers will respond to specialized immunotherapy drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors, according to findings published in Science Translational Medicine.

24 Nov 2021

Experimental compound reduces diabetic complications in mice

An experimental compound reduced complications of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in mice—not by lowering blood sugar—but by countering its consequences of cell death, inflammation, and organ damage.

24 Nov 2021

Common heart burn medication could lessen the effectiveness of lung cancer treatment

A common medication used to treat reflux, heart burn and ulcers could lessen the effectiveness of lung cancer immunotherapy drugs, according to new Flinders University research.

24 Nov 2021

Exosomes involved in the progression of breast cancer in patients with obesity, diabetes

Obesity, insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes are risk factors for breast cancer in post-menopausal women. The metabolic and inflammatory complications of obesity have a role in the formation of cancer.

24 Nov 2021

It takes a team: A doctor with terminal cancer relies on a close-knit group in her final days

The decisions have been gut-wrenching. Should she try another round of chemotherapy, even though she barely tolerated the last one? Should she continue eating, although it's getting difficult? Should she take more painkillers, even if she ends up heavily sedated?

24 Nov 2021

Vaping linked to dysregulation of mitochondrial genes and immune response genes

Since they hit the market, e-cigarettes have been touted as a safe alternative to tobacco cigarettes for adult smokers.

24 Nov 2021

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Scientists link increased air pollution to an uptick in cases of lung cancer

Researchers investigate Moderna COVID-19 vaccine efficacy

Study shows vaccinated multiple myeloma patients at greater risk of breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections

Study finds under-representation of certain populations in cancer clinical trials

Scientists use the synchrotron to better understand structure of cancer cells

New, improved organoids shed light on untreatable form of prostate cancer

Researchers analyze live bacteria from cystic lesions that are precursors to pancreatic cancer

Treatment with antihistamines associated with improved responses to immunotherapy

Study uncovers important genetic predispositions for acute myeloid leukemia

New technique may be a significant leap forward in the understanding of human cells

CIRM awards $4.1 million to advance CAR T-cell therapy from the lab to clinic

Decline in CT imaging during the pandemic may raise the possibility of poorer cancer outcomes

Novel method enables deeper analysis of endocrine disrupting chemicals' impact on gene expression

Irregular body clock plays key role in driving inflammation in the immune cells, research shows

Finding potential biomarkers to predict response to immunotherapy in nonhypermutated cancers

Experimental compound reduces diabetic complications in mice

Common heart burn medication could lessen the effectiveness of lung cancer treatment

Exosomes involved in the progression of breast cancer in patients with obesity, diabetes

It takes a team: A doctor with terminal cancer relies on a close-knit group in her final days

Vaping linked to dysregulation of mitochondrial genes and immune response genes

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