Cancer

October 6, 2024

Example of a tumour obtained by reducing the expression levels of a Polycomb protein

Discovering cancers of epigenetic origin without DNA mutation

A research team including scientists from the CNRS1 has discovered that cancer, one of the leading causes of death worldwide,...

Tumor cells evade the immune system early on: Newly discovered mechanism could significantly improve cancer immunotherapies

Tumors actively prevent the formation of immune responses by so-called cytotoxic T cells, which are essential in combating cancer. Researchers...

Mini-colons revolutionize colorectal cancer research

As our battle against cancer rages on, the quest for more sophisticated and realistic models to study tumor development has...

Chinese Medical Journal study reviews the role of a ribonucleic acid “MALAT1” in hematological malignancies

Long non-coding ribonucleic acids (lncRNAs), despite not coding for any protein, can play a significant role in cancer formation, progression,...

CAR T cell therapy targeting HER2 antigen shows promise against advanced sarcoma in phase I trial

HOUSTON – (April 24, 2024) – Researchers at Texas Children’s Cancer Center and the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy...

European Hormone Day 2024: Endocrine community unites to raise public awareness and push for policy action on hormone health

European Hormone Day 2024: Endocrine community unites to raise public awareness and push for policy action on hormone healthCredit: copyright...

New cancer research made possible as Surrey scientists study lipids cell by cell

Imagine being able to look inside a single cancer cell and see how it communicates with its neighbours. Scientists are...

Genetics predict type 2 diabetes risk and disparities in childhood cancer survivors

(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – April 23, 2024) Survivors of childhood cancer are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, for which a...

New study points to racial and social barriers that block treatment for multiple myeloma

A UC Davis Health study reveals persistent racial and social disparities preventing access to autoHCT, a common bone marrow transplant...

New study uncovers lasting financial hardship associated with cancer diagnosis for working-age adults in the U.S.