Cancer Origin Identified by Scientists Through Cell “Surgery”
Research from the University of Warwick reveals new insights on a key cause of cancer formation during cell division (or mitosis), and points towards potential…
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Medicinal Cannabis Reduces Pain and Need for Opiate Painkillers Among Cancer Patients
Medicinal cannabis reduces cancer-related pain and the need for opiate-based painkillers, reveals a new comprehensive study of its use by oncology patients. A comprehensive assessment…
“Off the Shelf” Engineered Stem Cells Created To Treat Aggressive Brain Cancer
Investigators uncovered a diagnostic method to identify receptors on cancer cells in the blood, then engineered a cell-based therapy to target and kill tumor cells…
Yale Research Identifies Causes of Cancer
Have you ever wondered, what makes a cell become a cancer cell instead of normal tissue? Was it because of exposure to UV light or…
Frozen Testicular Tissue Can Be Reimplanted After 20 Years and Go On To Make Viable Sperm
Research in mice holds implications for childhood cancer survivors. Male testis tissue that is cryopreserved can be reimplanted after more than two decades and will…
Dairy Products Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer in Major Research Study
The first major study to investigate dairy consumption and cancer risk in Chinese adults discovered that higher intake was associated with increased risks of liver…
Being Overweight Amplifies the Harmful Effects of Alcohol on Cancer Risk
UK analysis of nearly 400,000 adults suggests overweight and obesity amplifies the harmful effects of alcohol on cancer risk, particularly in those with a high…
Bye, Bye, Biopsy? Handheld Device With New Imaging Tech To Painlessly Identify Skin Cancers
Team at Stevens Institute of Technology uses millimeter-wave imaging to slash the rate of unnecessary biopsies. Skin biopsies are unpleasant: doctors carve away small lumps…
Failed Clinical Trial Leads to Scientific Breakthrough: Investigating Cancer Drug Toxicity Leads to Critical Discovery
Researchers uncover a new strategy to avoid cancer immunotherapy side effects. It’s not often that a failed clinical trial leads to a scientific breakthrough. When…
Many “Eco-Friendly” Children’s Products Actually Contain Toxic PFAS Chemicals
Clothing, bedding, and furniture labeled as water- or stain-resistant are most likely to contain PFAS. With more consumers demanding products free of toxic ingredients, determining…
Unlocking the Mystery of Why a Plant Virus Is So Powerful at Fighting Cancer – Even Metastatic Cancer
Cowpea mosaic virus, a plant virus that infects legumes, has a special power that you may not be aware of: when injected into a tumor,…
A Combination of Three Simple Treatments May Reduce Risk of Invasive Cancer by 61%
A combination of three simple treatments may reduce invasive cancer risk by 61% among adults aged 70+. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2020…
Molecular Cage Reveals Near-Atomic Level Details of Cancer Proteins
Sandwiching wiggly proteins between two other layers allows scientists to get the most detailed images yet of a protein that’s key to the spread of…
Damaged Liver Tissue Restored Faster Than Ever With Cellular Regeneration Therapy
Salk scientists improve liver regeneration in mice, which could lead to new treatments for liver disease. Mammals can’t typically regenerate organs as efficiently as other…
How To Lower Your Risk of Developing Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is common. It leads to a large number of cancer-related deaths. Causes of colorectal cancer include lack of dietary fiber, too much fat,…
Structures Considered Key to Gene Expression Are Surprisingly Dynamic and Short-Lived
MIT research finds genome loops don’t last long in cells; theories of how loops control gene expression may need to be revised. In human chromosomes,…
New Factors That Can Predict Breast Cancer Recurrence Identified by Investigators
Discovery Has the Potential To Also Benefit Treatment Choices Investigators at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center have uncovered genetics and other factors that can predict…
Scientists Discover How Air Pollution Alters Lung Tissue, Increasing Cancer Susceptibility
Research findings highlight a potential new target for preventing lung disease caused by air pollution. According to a paper published in the journal eLife on…
