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A new study identifies genetic modifications that make “natural killer” cells more effective at destroying cancer cells

Scientists engineered immune cells that can hunt and destroy cancer

Scientists unveil a faster, safer weapon against cancer.

Irritable bowel syndrome

Simple stool test detects 90% of colorectal cancers

Gut bacteria can reveal colorectal cancer.

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Study uncovers DNA flaw behind cancer treatment responses

A new layer to our understanding of how cancer drugs work.

CellLENS

AI tool maps cancer in 3D detail

Imagine trying to describe a city using only drone photos, or judging a restaurant based on the menu font. That’s how scientists have long...

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Rare skin cancers linked to higher risk of early death

Patients with rare skin cancers need close monitoring for infections.

Young child in a hospital bed smiling joyfully

New drug combination could transform treatment for childhood leukemia

New treatment with the potential to be less toxic than current treatment.

Electron microscopy image of young naïve CD8+ T cells.

Aging reduces CAR-T cell effectiveness by impairing metabolism

Researchers identify a decline in NAD levels as a key driver of T cell dysfunction.

In therapy- or illness-induced brain fog (right), microglia produce inflammatory chemicals that deplete oligodendroglial cells and their created myelin. Researchers have partly reversed this process in mice

CAR-T cell therapy causes mild cognitive impairments

The identified compounds that may help reverse it.

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Study sheds light on the biological mechanisms of aging

Clusterin expression marks aging in Hematopoietic stem cells.

Researchers and Women Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness and New Treatment

A ‘metal detector’ algorithm to hunt down vulnerable tumors

Cambridge researchers have created a ‘metal detector’ algorithm that can hunt down vulnerable tumours.

Professional tattoo artist makes a tattoo on a young girl's hand.

Tattoos can increase the risk of cancer

The findings raise new questions about the long-term health effects of tattoos.

A glowing tardigrade showcases bioluminescence in a dark mysterious environment highlighting its unique resilient nature

Tardigrade proteins show promise in cancer care

A new strategy that may protect cancer patients from the side effects of radiation therapy.

The removal of the fallopian tube while preserving the ovary.

Reducing ovarian cancer risk with fallopian tube removal

Mathematical modeling study suggests this approach could also reduce total healthcare costs in Germany.

Porcelain cup of green tea

Green tea-based adhesive films: A novel treatment for oral mucositis

The film adheres to the mouth and delivers active ingredients directly to affected areas.

Study links forever chemicals in drinking water to a range of rare cancers

An association between levels of manmade “forever chemicals” in drinking water and a range of rare cancers.

osteosarcoma

What drives aggressive bone cancer?

Study reveals a novel mechanism driving osteosarcoma.

DNA damage on chromosomes

A big mystery in cancer research solved

Breakthrough in understanding how tumor cells die after radiotherapy.

skin stem cell layer

Study uncover key insights into how the body tolerates cancer mutations

Tracking metabolic origins of cancer from a mosaic of cells.

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Smartwatches could help people give up smoking

The technology has the potential to help over two thirds of trial participants quit the habit.

cancer cells to cells

Reverting cancer cells to normal cells

A technology to create a digital twin of the gene network.

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The impact of coffee and tea on head and neck cancer prevention

Head and neck cancer (HNC) is the seventh most common cancer worldwide, and its rates are on the rise, especially in low- and middle-income...

Lymphomoid spiral

Lymphomoids: A lab model of lymphoma tumors

New cancer models could help personalize lymphoma treatments.

Stained pancreatic cancer organoid

First-ever tumor organoids grown in laboratory

Foundation for new cancer treatment strategies.

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