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Researchers discover unique anti-cancer function for previously well-characterized protein

The development and progression of cancer is a complicated process that occurs when cells in the body grow out of control. Many different mechanisms and pathways that directly affect cell proliferation have been uncovered.

10 Nov 2020

Researchers propose a non-invasive, accurate method for melanoma detection

A team of researchers from Kaunas University of Technology and Lithuanian University of Health Sciences proposed a non-invasive method for detection of melanoma.

10 Nov 2020

Japanese woman diagnosed with frosted branch angiitis

Leukemias and lymphomas are life-threatening malignancies affecting white blood cells and the immune system; fortunately, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, combined with stem cell therapy, can improve survival significantly.

10 Nov 2020

Research explores links between Alzheimer's and Parkinson′s to COVID-19

In a recent medRxiv* preprint paper, Dr. L. Miguel Martins and colleagues from the University of Cambridge investigate the links between neurodegeneration and COVID-19.

9 Nov 2020

Active surveillance is a safe and viable option for men with low-risk prostate cancer

Men undergoing active surveillance for prostate cancer have very low rates - one percent or less - of cancer spread (metastases) or death from prostate cancer, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association.

9 Nov 2020

Study sheds light on the high burden of late effects among young survivors of acute myeloid leukemia

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients treated for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) have a high risk of developing several long-term health complications, a study led by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers has found.

9 Nov 2020

Melatonin may be a viable treatment option for COVID-19, study suggests

Results from a new Cleveland Clinic-led study suggest that melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and is commonly used as an over-the-counter sleep aid, may be a viable treatment option for COVID-19.

9 Nov 2020

WPI researchers awarded NIH funding to develop computational models for human cell division

Two researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have been awarded $917,999 by the National Institutes of Health to develop computational models for the study of a critical piece of cellular machinery that often goes awry in cancer.

9 Nov 2020

Novel, highly specific treatment method for hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia

A new method to treat hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia has proven highly selective in targeting lesions and effective in slowing tumor growth, according to research published in the November issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

9 Nov 2020

Study shows oxidant hydrogen peroxide can actually slow down cell ageing

At high concentrations, reactive oxygen species - known as oxidants - are harmful to cells in all organisms and have been linked to ageing.

9 Nov 2020

New Independent Research Organization status awarded to Anthony Nolan and ANRI

Anthony Nolan and the Anthony Nolan Research Institute have a long tradition of supporting and engaging with researchers.

9 Nov 2020

Digital pathology solution from Sectra used for training future pathologists

The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia has reached a milestone in its exam process with trainees now using the digital pathology solution from the international medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra.

9 Nov 2020

Researchers monitor effects of COVID-19 outbreak on care of cancer patients

Fewer breast and colorectal cancer diagnoses have been made in the Netherlands due to the COVID-19 crisis this spring. The decline in the number of diagnoses was more abundant in age groups invited to national population screening programmes, as compared to other age groups.

9 Nov 2020

Air pollution accounts for premature deaths from cardiovascular disease

In a current opinion article "Reduction of environmental pollutants for prevention of cardiovascular disease: it's time to act", published in the European Heart Journal this week.

9 Nov 2020

Pre-existing antibodies created during COVID-19 may protect children against new pandemic strain

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and University College London have found that some antibodies, created by the immune system during infection with common cold coronaviruses, can also target SARS-CoV-2 and may confer a degree of protection against the new viral strain.

9 Nov 2020

Study: Photoresponsive derivatives of Taxol allow light-based control of microtubule cytoskeleton

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich researchers have developed photoresponsive derivatives of the anticancer drug Taxol, which allow light-based control of cytoskeleton dynamics in neurons. The agents can optically pattern cell division and may elucidate how Taxol acts.

9 Nov 2020

Study examines racial disparities in underinsurance

High deductible health plans (HDHPs) have become much more common among all racial/ethnic and income groups, but the health savings accounts (HSAs) that make these plans potentially workable are far less common among Black, Hispanic, and lower-income enrollees--and the gap is growing.

8 Nov 2020

Innate immunity key to limiting viral load in COVID-19 cases

As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to cause many difficulties for public health authorities, research is ongoing to understand how the virus can cause fatal effects on those infected and thereby suggest effective preventive and therapeutic measures against it.

8 Nov 2020

A new method to improve the preclinical evaluation of CAR T cell therapies

Ludwig Cancer Research scientists have developed a method to significantly improve the preclinical evaluation of chimeric antigen-receptor (CAR) T cell therapies, in which the immune system's T cells are extracted from a patient, engineered to target a specific tumor-associated molecule and then grown and reinfused for cancer treatment.

6 Nov 2020

Virginia Tech student receives NSERC award to develop minimally invasive treatment for glioblastoma

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) supports research that results in "breakthrough answers to timeless questions." When choosing awardees, the council looks for creativity and innovation, two qualities they see at the heart of all research advances.

6 Nov 2020

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Researchers discover unique anti-cancer function for previously well-characterized protein

Researchers propose a non-invasive, accurate method for melanoma detection

Japanese woman diagnosed with frosted branch angiitis

Research explores links between Alzheimer's and Parkinson′s to COVID-19

Active surveillance is a safe and viable option for men with low-risk prostate cancer

Study sheds light on the high burden of late effects among young survivors of acute myeloid leukemia

Melatonin may be a viable treatment option for COVID-19, study suggests

WPI researchers awarded NIH funding to develop computational models for human cell division

Novel, highly specific treatment method for hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia

Study shows oxidant hydrogen peroxide can actually slow down cell ageing

New Independent Research Organization status awarded to Anthony Nolan and ANRI

Digital pathology solution from Sectra used for training future pathologists

Researchers monitor effects of COVID-19 outbreak on care of cancer patients

Air pollution accounts for premature deaths from cardiovascular disease

Pre-existing antibodies created during COVID-19 may protect children against new pandemic strain

Study: Photoresponsive derivatives of Taxol allow light-based control of microtubule cytoskeleton

Study examines racial disparities in underinsurance

Innate immunity key to limiting viral load in COVID-19 cases

A new method to improve the preclinical evaluation of CAR T cell therapies

Virginia Tech student receives NSERC award to develop minimally invasive treatment for glioblastoma

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