Cancer
Detroit research team to develop novel strategies to identify genetic contributions to cancer risk and overcome barriers to genetic testing for African Americans
DETROIT – A team of researchers from Wayne State University and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has received a...
Boston College biologist awarded $2.5-million NIH grant to explore the role of viral insulins and potential applications to cancers
Chestnut Hill, Mass (2/26/2024) – Boston College Assistant Professor of Biology Emrah Altindis has been awarded a five-year, $2.5-million grant...
Antibody reduces allergic reactions to multiple foods in NIH trial
A 16-week course of a monoclonal antibody, omalizumab, increased the amount of peanut, tree nuts, egg, milk and wheat that...
Rural communities face greater risks of radon exposure compared to urban areas
University of Calgary researchers have found a link between radon exposure in rural homes based on how close they are...
GZ17-6.02 with bexarotene kills mycosis fungoides cells
“The present studies were performed to extend our knowledge of GZ17-6.02 biology from that known in solid tumor cell types...
City of Hope scientists devise novel strategy to seek and destroy leukemia stem cells
FINDINGS Scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, have...
For faster access to gene and cell therapies in Europe
Gene and cell therapies are among the most important innovations in the healthcare sector. And they reflect advances in science...
A very long, winding road: Developing novel therapeutics for metastatic tumors
“Given that the MET inhibitor capmatinib caused a remarkable response in Dr. Blagosklonny, a pertinent question remains as to why...
Unlocking health: How In Our DNA SC is pioneering genetic screening for South Carolinians
Physicians and scientists have known for many years that our genetics not only shape our physical features like our smiles...
Innovative chemotherapy approach shows promise against lung cancer
Lung cancer is not the most common form of cancer, but it is by far the deadliest.Credit: Photo courtesy the...
Researchers makes promising discoveries on role of vitamin B6 in pancreatic cancer
Vitamin B6 is beneficial in many ways, notably for its role in maintaining a strong immune system. However, when pancreatic...
Gene regulatory network inference based on causal discovery integrating with graph neural network
Gene regulatory networks (GRNs) depict the regulatory mechanisms of genes within cellular systems as a network, offering vital insights for...
Study reveals new insights into immune system role in lung cancer risk
New York, NY (February 22, 2024)—Recent developments in cancer research have highlighted the vital role of the immune system, particularly...
The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research partners with Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research to jointly fund two collaborative grants totaling $1M
The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research has once again teamed up with Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research to fund...