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Can a ‘molecular crowbar’ fight pancreatic cancer?
Can a ‘molecular crowbar’ fight pancreatic cancer? Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have developed a novel “molecular crowbar” strategy to degrade the oncogenic enzyme Pin1, which is overexpressed in many tumors, including pancreatic cancer. The approach targets not only cancer cells but also tumor-supporting cells like cancer-associated fibroblasts and macrophages, potentially overcoming treatment […]
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Sound waves could activate chemo drugs
Sound waves could activate chemo drugs Researchers at Syracuse University have developed a method to activate chemotherapy drugs precisely where they’re needed using sound waves, sparing healthy cells. The approach uses ultrasound waves to trigger a chemical transformation in a specially designed prodrug, releasing the active drug only in targeted areas like tumors. The technology […]
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Water bears survive cosmic radiation with one DNA-protecting protein – learning how could boost human resilience, too
Water bears survive cosmic radiation with one DNA-protecting protein – learning how could boost human resilience, too Tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, are microscopic creatures that can survive extreme conditions such as boiling heat, freezing cold, and crushing pressure, making them one of the toughest animals on Earth. A newly discovered […]
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New trick could stop lung cancer in its tracks
New trick could stop lung cancer in its tracks A researcher at the University of Missouri has discovered that tiny bubble-shaped packages called extracellular vesicles (EVs) may hold the key to stopping lung cancer in its tracks. EVs are released by nearly every cell in the body, including cancer cells, and can carry harmful signals […]
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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment – new research
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment – new research COVID-19 mRNA vaccines have shown promising antitumor effects when used alongside immunotherapy treatments for late-stage melanoma and lung cancer, with patients receiving the vaccine being more than twice as likely to be alive after three years compared to those who didn’t […]
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Focused sound energy holds promise for treating cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases
Focused sound energy holds promise for treating cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases Focused sound energy holds promise for treating various diseases, including cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other conditions, by directing powerful beams of energy to specific disease targets in the body. Researchers have made significant advances in focused ultrasound technology, overcoming technical hurdles such as skull […]
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Meet Irene Curie, the Nobel-winning atomic physicist who changed the course of modern cancer treatment
Meet Irene Curie, the Nobel-winning atomic physicist who changed the course of modern cancer treatment Irene Joliot-Curie was a Nobel Prize-winning atomic physicist who made groundbreaking discoveries that changed the course of modern cancer treatment, including the synthesis of artificial radioactivity. In 1934, Irene and her husband Frederic discovered phosphorus-30, the first artificially made radioisotope, […]
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Common pain med ingredient could treat blood cancers
Common pain med ingredient could treat blood cancers Researchers at Texas A&M University Health Science Center have discovered a new way to treat blood cancers using salicylic acid, a common pain medication ingredient. The new technology, called Salicylic Acid-Mediated Binary Association (SAMBA), uses salicylic acid to turn therapeutic cell functions on or off, allowing for […]
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Why does cancer immunotherapy work for some and not others?
Why does cancer immunotherapy work for some and not others? A new study published in Nature found that naturally occurring autoantibodies can significantly boost or hinder the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy by up to 10-fold. The researchers mapped autoantibodies from 374 cancer patients treated with checkpoint immunotherapy and 131 untreated healthy individuals, using a novel […]
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‘Flagging’ shows promise against tough cancers
‘Flagging’ shows promise against tough cancers Researchers have developed a new treatment approach called “flagging” that uses synthetic antigens to teach the immune system to recognize and eliminate cancer cells, offering promise against tough-to-treat cancers like brain, breast, and colon tumors. The experimental therapy works by marking tumor cells with a synthetic antigen delivered via […]
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