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3D structure of a melanoma cell
Science

Is cancer more than a genetic disease? scientists call for a new paradigm shift

PLOS

Cancer research calls for a paradigm shift

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

Tattoos can increase the risk of cancer

Pranjal Malewar

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

FOLFOXIRI
Health

Study reveals lipid signatures associated with chemotherapy-resistant cells

Pranjal Malewar

Lipids can predict treatment efficacy.

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

Tardigrade proteins show promise in cancer care

Amit Malewar

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

alcohol bottle with empty label
Health

New WHO/Europe report suggests that alcohol labels should warn of cancer risk

Pranjal Malewar

Closing the information gap.

cell walk
Biology

mRNA helps cells ‘walk’: A new role of mRNA

Pranjal Malewar

Feet first!

Section of human melanoma showing the expression of the CH25H enzyme (in yellow) by lymphatic endothelial cells (in red, the lymphatic vessels), and their interaction with an anti-tumour immune cell (in green). © David Tarussio
Biology

Newly discovered enzyme’s properties enable the immune system to fight tumours

Pranjal Malewar

An enzyme to disarm tumours.

The removal of the fallopian tube while preserving the ovary.
Biology

Reducing ovarian cancer risk with fallopian tube removal

PLOS

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

Porcelain cup of green tea
Invention

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

Pranjal Malewar

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

Health

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

Pranjal Malewar

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

osteosarcoma
Biology

What drives aggressive bone cancer?

Pranjal Malewar

Study reveals a novel mechanism driving osteosarcoma.

DNA damage on chromosomes
Health

A big mystery in cancer research solved

Pranjal Malewar

Breakthrough in understanding how tumor cells die after radiotherapy.

skin stem cell layer
Biology

Study uncover key insights into how the body tolerates cancer mutations

Amit Malewar

Tracking metabolic origins of cancer from a mosaic of cells.

smartwatch to stop smoking
Technology

Smartwatches could help people give up smoking

Pranjal Malewar

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

cancer cells to cells
Health

Reverting cancer cells to normal cells

Pranjal Malewar

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

Coffee mugs on an old paper textured
Neuroscience

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

Pranjal Malewar

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
Health

Lymphomoids: A lab model of lymphoma tumors

Pranjal Malewar

New cancer models could help personalize lymphoma treatments.

Stained pancreatic cancer organoid
Health

First-ever tumor organoids grown in laboratory

Pranjal Malewar

Foundation for new cancer treatment strategies.

human scalp
Health

Hair growth drug appears to regrow hair in most cancer patients

Pranjal Malewar

Reassurance to breast cancer patients that there is indeed a safe way.

Marlow, a black Labrador, one of the dogs used in the study that was trained by Medical Detection Dogs.
Health

Dogs can smell bladder cancer in other dogs

Ashwini Sakharkar

This could be an effective new way to diagnose the disease in dogs.

Still life world science day chemistry composition
Health

Lab experiments with cancer cells reveal two ways in which tumors evade drugs

Pranjal Malewar

Study details how cancer cells fend off starvation & death from chemotherapy.

heterogeneous lung tumor
Health

Examining antigen architectures for better cancer immunotherapies

Pranjal Malewar

MIT researchers built a therapeutic cancer vaccine.

A U-M Health neurosurgical team performing an operation.
AI & Machine Learning

AI model detects residual tumor in 10 seconds

Ashwini Sakharkar

AI can determine during surgery if any part of a cancerous brain tumor that could be removed remains.

3D medical background with brain highlighted
AI & Machine Learning

AI can be used to detect brain tumors

Pranjal Malewar

The researchers investigated how neural network models can be trained on brain cancer imaging data.

SEQUOIA
Health

AI tool reads biopsy images

Pranjal Malewar

It could guide treatment without costly genomic tests.

Pathogenic virus or bacteria cell in blood stream.
Health

Researchers discover new role of mutant proteins in deadly cancers

Pranjal Malewar

Findings could point to new ways to treat RAS-driven cancers.

a handheld device and an optical imaging agent
Invention

A handheld device gives surgeons a real-time view of breast cancer during surgery

Pranjal Malewar

The drug-device combination is poised to reduce repeat surgeries and ensure more complete tumor removal.

Skin Cancer detection with AI
Health

Using AI Framework for early skin cancer detection

Jay Kakade

Revolutionizing Skin Cancer Detection with AI

digital technology network
Science

Light-AI technology for early cancer diagnosis

Ashwini Sakharkar

Development of a non-invasive and early cancer diagnosis material technology based on bio-fluid.

Risk of liver cancer relapse in relation to obesity and diabetes
Health

Risk of liver cancer relapse to obesity and diabetes

Pranjal Malewar

This study is expected to contribute to the early detection of cancer recurrence.

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