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Unexpected discovery could open the door to new treatment for small-cell lung cancer

An unexpected discovery at UVA Cancer Center has allowed scientists to halt the development of small-cell lung cancer in lab mice, and the surprise finding could open the door to a new treatment approach in people.

25 Feb 2022

LJI researchers discover new genes in CD4+ "helper" T cell subsets

T cells play important roles in helping to fight infections and cancers - and they can also drive autoimmune diseases. Now researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have discovered new genes in CD4+ "helper" T cell subset that are linked to risk of autoimmune diseases.

25 Feb 2022

Treatment with Tumor Treating Fields triggers downstream anti-tumor cell response, study finds

Novocure announced that a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI) finds treatment with Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) mediated cell disruption activates the immune system and triggers an anti-tumor cell response that may be effectively used together with existing immunotherapy approaches in the treatment of solid tumors, with limited systemic toxicity.

25 Feb 2022

Outcomes of SARS-Cov-2 infection in patients undergoing active anti-cancer treatment

Researchers demonstrated that irrespective of the type of ACT, SARS-CoV-2 infection rates in patients receiving ACT remained comparable to the general population.

25 Feb 2022

T cell responses in inflammatory bowel disease patients on immune-modifying agents after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination

Researchers characterized humoral and SARS-CoV-2 S-specific T cell responses in IBD patients who received two-dose mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccination series.

25 Feb 2022

DNA biomarker test helps predict recurrence of HPV-driven oropharyngeal cancer after treatment

A large, multi-institutional study demonstrates that a blood test to detect circulating tumor DNA can accurately predict recurrence of HPV-driven oropharyngeal cancer following treatment.

25 Feb 2022

MAIT cells exercise complex functions and may be targets for future immunotherapies and vaccines

A Stony Brook University physician-scientist has identified that mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells, an unconventional form of immune cell, exercise several complex roles during healthy and disease states.

24 Feb 2022

AI model could be a low-cost, non-invasive option for thyroid cancer screening and staging

A new study finds that an artificial intelligence (AI) model incorporating multiple methods of machine learning accurately detects thyroid cancer and predicts pathological and genomic outcomes through analysis of routine ultrasound images.

24 Feb 2022

Study demonstrates that TMPRSS2, which is key to SARS-CoV-2 cell entry, is a tumor suppressor

The role played by the host enzyme TMPRSS2 in infection and cancer is the focus of a new study.

23 Feb 2022

Why is it Important to Democratize Proteomics Data?

In this interview, we speak to Steve Kosteski from IsoPlexis about the importance of single-cell proteomics within the life sciences sector.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 23 Feb 2022

New radio-labeled molecule may allow a non-invasive approach to monitor inflammation in real time

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a new radio-labeled molecule capable of selectively reacting with certain high-energy radicals that are characteristic of innate immune activity, which may allow a non-invasive approach to monitor inflammation in real time by positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.

21 Feb 2022

T-cell responses linked with protection from SARS-CoV-2 infection in vaccinated individuals with or without cancer

T-cell responses directed against the receptor-binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein were associated with protection from SARS-CoV-2 infection in vaccinated individuals with or without cancer, with lower T-cell responses observed in patients with blood cancers.

18 Feb 2022

Novel blood biomarkers can potentially predict melanoma patients' response to immunotherapy

Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, is often curable when detected and treated in its early stages. However, the disease can rapidly spread to other organs in the body and become deadly. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 7,600 people die of the disease each year in the United States.

17 Feb 2022

Optical genome mapping holds potential to become an important component of leukemia diagnostics

Optical genome mapping involves the extraction of very long DNA molecules, for example routinely collected blood samples or bone marrow material from patients.

17 Feb 2022

Developing nanoplatforms for direct drug delivery to T cells

T cells, also known as lymphocytes, have important roles in various immune reactions. However, there are only a few reports on delivery systems into T cells. Realizing this, it is essential to work and actively contribute in controlling immune systems.

16 Feb 2022

Researchers find potential new strategy to treat metastatic form of intra-abdominal cancer

Researchers from the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) have found a potential new strategy to treat peritoneal carcinomatosis, a metastatic form of intra-abdominal cancer, where patients are presented with limited treatment options and poor overall survival.

15 Feb 2022

Study finds mRNA vaccines induce poor neutralizing antibody response against SARS-CoV-2 variants in dialysis patients

Scientists studied plasma samples from 130 hemodialysis (HD) and 13 peritoneal dialysis patients and showed a poor neutralizing and rapidly decaying antibody response to mRNA vaccines in such individuals.

14 Feb 2022

Novel tool for better dietary management in cancer patients

A new dietary tool to quickly and accurately assess micronutrient levels aims to help cancer patients fight disease, paving the way to find better nutritional solutions for oncology services, Flinders University researchers say.

14 Feb 2022

Showcasing STEM Women in Medical Science

Every year, the UN celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. For 2022, the focus is placed on recognizing the role women and girls play in STEM as beneficiaries and as agents of change.

11 Feb 2022

New analysis highlights growing trends in combination cancer therapy clinical trials

The Cancer Research Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies for all types of cancer, announced today the publication of its newest analysis of the global landscape of clinical development of drugs that target the PD1/PDL1 immune checkpoint pathway.

10 Feb 2022

Immunotherapy News and Research

Latest Immunotherapy News and Research

Unexpected discovery could open the door to new treatment for small-cell lung cancer

LJI researchers discover new genes in CD4+ "helper" T cell subsets

Treatment with Tumor Treating Fields triggers downstream anti-tumor cell response, study finds

Outcomes of SARS-Cov-2 infection in patients undergoing active anti-cancer treatment

T cell responses in inflammatory bowel disease patients on immune-modifying agents after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination

DNA biomarker test helps predict recurrence of HPV-driven oropharyngeal cancer after treatment

MAIT cells exercise complex functions and may be targets for future immunotherapies and vaccines

AI model could be a low-cost, non-invasive option for thyroid cancer screening and staging

Study demonstrates that TMPRSS2, which is key to SARS-CoV-2 cell entry, is a tumor suppressor

Why is it Important to Democratize Proteomics Data?

New radio-labeled molecule may allow a non-invasive approach to monitor inflammation in real time

T-cell responses linked with protection from SARS-CoV-2 infection in vaccinated individuals with or without cancer

Novel blood biomarkers can potentially predict melanoma patients' response to immunotherapy

Optical genome mapping holds potential to become an important component of leukemia diagnostics

Developing nanoplatforms for direct drug delivery to T cells

Researchers find potential new strategy to treat metastatic form of intra-abdominal cancer

Study finds mRNA vaccines induce poor neutralizing antibody response against SARS-CoV-2 variants in dialysis patients

Novel tool for better dietary management in cancer patients

Showcasing STEM Women in Medical Science

New analysis highlights growing trends in combination cancer therapy clinical trials

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Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

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Immunotherapy News and Research

Latest Immunotherapy News and Research

eBook: Cell-based technologies in drug discovery and Immunotherapy eBook

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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