Cancer News and Research

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Study sheds new light on function and regulation of APOBEC3B in adrenocortical carcinoma

The cover for issue 36 of Oncotarget features, "Knockdown of APOBEC3B is associated with a lower tumor growth in an adrenocortical carcinoma xenograft mouse model," by Gara, et al. which reported that the role of APOBEC3B in adrenocortical carcinoma and the mechanisms through which its expression is regulated in cancer are not fully understood.

9 Sep 2020

New combination therapy helps fight cancer

Radiation causes key changes to immune cells in kidney cancer tumors.T cells in tumors are expanded in blood shortly after radiation, then decrease.

9 Sep 2020

Researchers discuss the role of chemical senses in disease and social interactions in humans, animals

Across 5 days in August (3rd-7th), scientists from around the world gathered virtually to present and discuss new information on the role of the chemical senses in disease, nutrition, and social interactions in humans and animals.

9 Sep 2020

Study illuminates the role of body temperature in realizing diet-induced health benefits

Cutting calories significantly may not be an easy task for most, but it's tied to a host of health benefits ranging from longer lifespan to a much lower chance of developing cancer, heart disease, diabetes and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's.

8 Sep 2020

MD Anderson and Astex Pharmaceuticals partner to accelerate clinical evaluation of leukemia therapies

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, today announce a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the clinical evaluation of Astex's pipeline of products for patients with certain types of leukemia, including myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

8 Sep 2020

Environmental and biomedical applications of enzyme inhibitors

Enzyme inhibitors play a pivotal role in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. The primary understanding of the action of inhibitors helps pharmacologists during the design process for developing new therapeutic drugs.

8 Sep 2020

New project seeks to understand the origin and role of ecDNA in cancer development

A team of pediatric oncologists led by PD Dr. Anton G. Henssen has set out to further improve our understanding of the mechanisms involved in cancer development and disease progression.

8 Sep 2020

Targeted therapy can provide benefits to lung cancer patients with specific gene mutations

A targeted therapy called capmatinib can provide significant benefits to patients who have advanced lung cancer with specific gene mutations, according to recently published results from a phase two clinical trial.

8 Sep 2020

Combination of gas embolization and chemotherapy can lead to complete tumor regression

Hepatocellular carcinoma is a particularly stubborn form of cancer with few treatments and a high mortality rate.

8 Sep 2020

Tel Aviv University receives philanthropic grant from 3M for COVID-19 vaccine research

Science-based technology company 3M has awarded a significant philanthropic research grant of $400,000 to the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research at Tel Aviv University to advance scientific knowledge in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

8 Sep 2020

Racial disparities could be the key reason for COVID-19 mortality among Black essential workers

Racial disparities among essential workers could be a key reason that Black Americans are more likely than whites to contract and die of COVID-19, according to researchers at the University of Utah.

8 Sep 2020

Six genomics research projects receive grants to address the role of ethnicity in major cancers

Leading cancer scientists working with the New York Genome Center (NYGC) announced today that grants are being awarded to fund six projects that address the role of ethnicity in several major cancer types, taking advantage of the diversity of patients being treated at health care institutions throughout the New York City area.

8 Sep 2020

Nanotechnological drug delivery system enhances the effectiveness of melanoma treatment

Researchers at Tel Aviv University, led by Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro of TAU's Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the Sackler School of Medicine, have developed an innovative nanotechnological drug delivery system that significantly enhances the effectiveness of treatment for the aggressive skin cancer melanoma.

8 Sep 2020

Researchers aim to improve digital thermal imaging as a tool for monitoring cancer

Thermal imaging has been available for decades to detect temperature differences on the skin that could signal breast cancer without exposing patients to radiation, although the method is not as reliable as mammography.

8 Sep 2020

Lack of oxygen can trigger tumor metastases

Metastases are formed by cancer cells that break away from the primary tumor. A research group at the University of Basel has now identified lack of oxygen as the trigger for this process.

8 Sep 2020

Scientists discover tissue reparative role for a rare immune cell type in the gut

Scientists from King's College London have discovered an unexpected tissue reparative role for a rare immune cell type in the gut that could tip toward fibrosis or cancer if dysregulated.

8 Sep 2020

Focal high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation is an effective treatment for prostate cancer

For some prostate cancer patients, radical treatment (surgery or radiation) are treatment standards. However, these procedures may cause side effects including urinary incontinence or impotency.

8 Sep 2020

Renowned Harley Street hospital performs pioneering dual breast surgery

King Edward VII’s Hospital – located within the Harley Street Medical Area – have announced an achievement in breast reconstruction surgery, having performed their first DIEP flap reconstruction with Lymphatic Microsurgical Healing Approach for prevention of secondary breast cancer related lymphedema.

8 Sep 2020

TTP plc partners with Start Codon to support life science and healthcare start-ups

TTP plc, a leading independent technology and product development company, has today announced a new partnership with Start Codon, the life science and healthcare business accelerator.

From TTP plc 8 Sep 2020

Vitamin D levels in the blood may be a better predictor of future health and disease risks

Free, circulating vitamin D levels in the blood may be a better predictor of future health risks in aging men, according to a study being presented at e-ECE 2020.

7 Sep 2020

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Study sheds new light on function and regulation of APOBEC3B in adrenocortical carcinoma

New combination therapy helps fight cancer

Researchers discuss the role of chemical senses in disease and social interactions in humans, animals

Study illuminates the role of body temperature in realizing diet-induced health benefits

MD Anderson and Astex Pharmaceuticals partner to accelerate clinical evaluation of leukemia therapies

Environmental and biomedical applications of enzyme inhibitors

New project seeks to understand the origin and role of ecDNA in cancer development

Targeted therapy can provide benefits to lung cancer patients with specific gene mutations

Combination of gas embolization and chemotherapy can lead to complete tumor regression

Tel Aviv University receives philanthropic grant from 3M for COVID-19 vaccine research

Racial disparities could be the key reason for COVID-19 mortality among Black essential workers

Six genomics research projects receive grants to address the role of ethnicity in major cancers

Nanotechnological drug delivery system enhances the effectiveness of melanoma treatment

Researchers aim to improve digital thermal imaging as a tool for monitoring cancer

Lack of oxygen can trigger tumor metastases

Scientists discover tissue reparative role for a rare immune cell type in the gut

Focal high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation is an effective treatment for prostate cancer

Renowned Harley Street hospital performs pioneering dual breast surgery

TTP plc partners with Start Codon to support life science and healthcare start-ups

Vitamin D levels in the blood may be a better predictor of future health and disease risks

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