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Attacking TERT protein may be effective approach to destroying ALM cancer cells

A team of researchers report a significant genetic association linked to an aggressive form of melanoma in a study published today in the journal Genome Research.

4 Apr 2017

Researchers track in real-time how melanoma cells move to form tumors

There's a reason why melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, is so aggressive. You just need to watch the cells in action.

3 Apr 2017

New gene-based blood tests can reliably detect previously unidentifiable forms of skin cancer

Genetic testing of tumor and blood fluid samples from people with and without one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer has shown that two new blood tests can reliably detect previously unidentifiable forms of the disease.

3 Apr 2017

UAB chemists design microcapsules for guided drug delivery system to target solid tumors

Chemists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have designed triple-threat cancer-fighting polymer capsules that bring the promise of guided drug delivery closer to preclinical testing.

30 Mar 2017

Clinical research trial investigates new treatment approach for early-stage eye melanoma

A first-of-its-kind, potentially groundbreaking new option for treating a form of eye cancer is now in its first phase-1 clinical research trial at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.

30 Mar 2017

Study explores new immunotherapy combinations to treat prostate cancer

Prostate cancer, notoriously resistant to immunotherapy due to its immunologically cool nature, triggers two pathways to chill an immune attack after one immunotherapy drug fires up the immune system, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center report in Nature Medicine.

29 Mar 2017

Dermatology experts review current screening practice for melanoma in the U.S.

The Future Science Group journal Melanoma Management, today announces the publication of a new perspective article, in which over 50 leaders in the dermatology field critically assess current screening practice for melanoma in the US.

27 Mar 2017

Major grant funds research effort that seeks to understand complexity of invasive cancer

A $9.5 million, five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) will fund an intensive multidisciplinary research effort that seeks to better understand how cancer cells reach an aggressive state and begin to damage surrounding tissue.

25 Mar 2017

Immunotherapy drug becomes first FDA-approved treatment for metastatic MCC

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday granted accelerated approval to the checkpoint inhibitor Bavencio (avelumab) for the treatment of patients with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), including those who have not received prior chemotherapy.

25 Mar 2017

Researchers pinpoint Jumonji protein as key to Ewing's Sarcoma spread

By the time Ewing's Sarcoma is diagnosed, primarily in teens and young adults, it has often spread from its primary site to other parts of the body, making it difficult to treat.

24 Mar 2017

Machine learning helps researchers uncover cellular control networks

The flow of information between cells in our bodies is exceedingly complex: sensing, signaling, and influencing each other in a constant flow of microscopic engagements. These interactions are critical for life, and when they go awry can lead to the illness and injury.

22 Mar 2017

Study reveals link between tanning dependence and other addictive behaviors

Despite the known dangers of exposure to ultraviolet light, many people continue to sunbathe and use indoor tanning beds with some users exhibiting a dependence to tanning. A new study from the Yale School of Public Health finds that such dependence is also associated with other addictive behaviors.

21 Mar 2017

Combination approach holds potential for treating lung cancer patients

An emerging approach for cancer treatment seeks to combine radiation therapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors to more effectively control tumors in the chest with an acceptable risk of severe treatment-related side effects.

17 Mar 2017

Study reveals novel mutations in mucosal melanoma that may pave way for new therapies

Not all melanomas are created equal. While most melanomas appear on the skin as the result of sun exposure, a small subset of melanomas arise spontaneously from mucosal tissues.

15 Mar 2017

LJI researchers unravel molecular underpinnings of exhausted T cells

One reason we survive into adulthood is that cell-killing T cells usually recognize and eliminate cancerous or pathogen-infected cells.

15 Mar 2017

Drug combination delivered by nanoparticles may keep melanoma from becoming resistant to treatment

The first of a new class of medication that delivers a combination of drugs by nanoparticle may keep melanoma from becoming resistant to treatment, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

15 Mar 2017

Evolution of immuno-oncology

Immuno-oncology did not exist four years ago, it's a term coined by Dr. Axel Hoos, Head of the newly defined immuno-oncology department at GSK. He is also Senior Vice President Therapeutic Area (TA) and Head for Oncology R&D. Previously, it was referred to as cancer immunotherapy, but now it is called immuno-oncology (IO).

13 Mar 2017

Melanoma News and Research

Latest Melanoma News and Research

Attacking TERT protein may be effective approach to destroying ALM cancer cells

Researchers track in real-time how melanoma cells move to form tumors

New gene-based blood tests can reliably detect previously unidentifiable forms of skin cancer

UAB chemists design microcapsules for guided drug delivery system to target solid tumors

Clinical research trial investigates new treatment approach for early-stage eye melanoma

Study explores new immunotherapy combinations to treat prostate cancer

Dermatology experts review current screening practice for melanoma in the U.S.

Major grant funds research effort that seeks to understand complexity of invasive cancer

Immunotherapy drug becomes first FDA-approved treatment for metastatic MCC

Researchers pinpoint Jumonji protein as key to Ewing's Sarcoma spread

Machine learning helps researchers uncover cellular control networks

Study reveals link between tanning dependence and other addictive behaviors

Combination approach holds potential for treating lung cancer patients

Study reveals novel mutations in mucosal melanoma that may pave way for new therapies

LJI researchers unravel molecular underpinnings of exhausted T cells

Drug combination delivered by nanoparticles may keep melanoma from becoming resistant to treatment

Evolution of immuno-oncology

New biomarker 'Bim' could help predict optimal treatment for metastatic melanoma patients

Researchers identify key mutation that promotes melanoma growth by suppressing immune response

New research emphasizes importance of skin cancer prevention and detection

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

Melanoma News and Research

Latest Melanoma News and Research

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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