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Cancer begins in your cells, which are the building blocks of your body. Normally, your body forms new cells as you need them, replacing old cells that die. Sometimes this process goes wrong. New cells grow even when you don't need them, and old cells don't die when they should. These extra cells can form a mass called a tumor. Tumors can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer while malignant ones are. Cells from malignant tumors can invade nearby tissues. They can also break away and spread to other parts of the body.

Novel method enables quick identification of small active substance molecules

Secondary natural substances that occur in numerous plants, bacteria and fungi can be anti-inflammatory, can ward off pathogens or even prevent the growth of cancer cells. However, making use of the riches provided by nature's medicine cabinet and identifying new natural substances is time-consuming, costly and labour-intensive. A team of bioinformaticians at Friedrich Schiller University Jena has now developed a method that enables much faster and easier identification of small active substance molecules.

18 Oct 2021

Researchers develop chimeric exosomes that co-activate immune response and tumor microenvironment

Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed macrophage–tumor chimeric exosomes that co-activate the immune response and tumor microenvironment to support cancer immunotherapy.

18 Oct 2021

Researchers uncover how killer T cells repeatedly reload their toxic weapons to keep on killing

Cambridge researchers have discovered how T cells – an important component of our immune system – are able keep on killing as they hunt down and kill cancer cells, repeatedly reloading their toxic weapons.

15 Oct 2021

Mutant clones outcompete and eliminate early tumors, mouse study shows

Cells carrying mutations can out compete early tumors in the mouse esophagus, so they never make it into cancers, new research has shown.

15 Oct 2021

Virginia Tech scientists receive $1 million grant to predict the mechanics of living cells

With advances in deep learning, machines are now able to "predict" a variety of aspects about life, including the way people interact on online platforms or the way they behave in physical environments.

15 Oct 2021

Type A immunoglobulins play a key role in keeping the intestinal flora in balance

The bacteria living in the intestine consist of some 500 to 1000 different species. They make up what is known as the intestinal flora, which plays a key role in digestion and prevents infections.

15 Oct 2021

Scientists show how skin T cells can damage other organs in stem cell transplant patients

More than 40,000 allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplants are carried out worldwide every year, mostly for patients suffering from leukemia or other diseases of the hematopoietic system.

15 Oct 2021

Study identifies DNA mutations that impact metabolism and insulin sensitivity in liver disease patients

For the first time, DNA mutations in liver cells have been identified that impact metabolism and insulin sensitivity in patients with liver disease.

15 Oct 2021

Molecular atlas of small cell lung cancer reveals signatures of metastasis and immunosuppression

Imagine you're about to go on a cross-country trip, stopping at spots along the way to admire local attractions.

15 Oct 2021

Researchers discover how neurons filter distracting signals to coordinate movements

As you read this article, touch receptors in your skin are sensing your environment. Your clothes and jewelry, the chair you're sitting on, the computer keyboard or mobile device you're using, even your fingers as they brush one another unintentionally-;each touch activates collections of nerve cells.

15 Oct 2021

Study reveals gene responsible for food-dependent form of Cushing's Syndrome

A team of scientists in Montreal and Paris has succeeded in identifying the gene responsible for the development of a food-dependent form of Cushing's Syndrome, a rare disease affecting both adrenal glands.

15 Oct 2021

Study: Sex matters when it comes to susceptibility to infections and other health conditions

A University of Alberta-led study shows that when it comes to susceptibility to infections and other health conditions, sex matters.

13 Oct 2021

Eating mushrooms may benefit a person's mental health, study reveals

Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one's risk of cancer and premature death, but new research led by Penn State College of Medicine also reveals that these superfoods may benefit a person's mental health.

From Penn State University 13 Oct 2021

Study explores the effects of epigenetic editing in various tumor settings

Recent research reports that the appropriate functioning of this mechanism is essential for tissue homeostasis and cell fate determination.

13 Oct 2021

Researchers develop a novel sensor to detect chemical changes in immune cells

Three chemists from the Indiana University Bloomington developed a novel sensor to identify chemical changes in immune cells at the time of the pathogen breakdown.

13 Oct 2021

Study provides insights on mucin degradation mechanisms by a group of gut bacteria

Recent research identified that a single sulfatase adds to the degradation of mucus that safeguards the intestinal lining.

13 Oct 2021

Oral diuretic pill may potentially be repurposed to treat Alzheimer's in people with genetic risk

A commonly available oral diuretic pill approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may be a potential candidate for an Alzheimer's disease treatment for those who are at genetic risk, according to findings published in Nature Aging.

12 Oct 2021

New technology efficiently delivers immune checkpoint inhibitors for treating brain tumors

Multi-institutional researchers have succeeded in efficiently delivering an immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) into the mouse brain, confirming its high efficacy and specificity in treating orthotopically transplanted mice with glioblastoma (GBM). The research was published in Nature Biomedical Engineering.

12 Oct 2021

Researchers unravel impacts of protein BRD4 on how DNA folds

Recent research enhances the understanding of certain cancers and complex congenital disorders.

8 Oct 2021

Study explores molecular mechanism behind cell homing

Research reveals how stem cells slow down their rolling inside the circulatory system by developing long tethers that bind to the inner surfaces of blood vessels.

8 Oct 2021

Cancer News and Research

Novel method enables quick identification of small active substance molecules

Researchers develop chimeric exosomes that co-activate immune response and tumor microenvironment

Researchers uncover how killer T cells repeatedly reload their toxic weapons to keep on killing

Mutant clones outcompete and eliminate early tumors, mouse study shows

Virginia Tech scientists receive $1 million grant to predict the mechanics of living cells

Type A immunoglobulins play a key role in keeping the intestinal flora in balance

Scientists show how skin T cells can damage other organs in stem cell transplant patients

Study identifies DNA mutations that impact metabolism and insulin sensitivity in liver disease patients

Molecular atlas of small cell lung cancer reveals signatures of metastasis and immunosuppression

Researchers discover how neurons filter distracting signals to coordinate movements

Study reveals gene responsible for food-dependent form of Cushing's Syndrome

Study: Sex matters when it comes to susceptibility to infections and other health conditions

Eating mushrooms may benefit a person's mental health, study reveals

Study explores the effects of epigenetic editing in various tumor settings

Researchers develop a novel sensor to detect chemical changes in immune cells

Study provides insights on mucin degradation mechanisms by a group of gut bacteria

Oral diuretic pill may potentially be repurposed to treat Alzheimer's in people with genetic risk

New technology efficiently delivers immune checkpoint inhibitors for treating brain tumors

Researchers unravel impacts of protein BRD4 on how DNA folds

Study explores molecular mechanism behind cell homing

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