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Pre-Wired T Cells Offer a New Path for Cancer Vaccines

A team of immunologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has turned what we know about T-cells, one of the most important parts of the body's immune system, on its head, opening the door to next-generation cancer vaccines.

13 Sep 2025

New Research Shows How Genes Shape Gut Bacteria

Maintaining the abundance and happiness of the good bacteria in our stomachs is a profitable endeavor supported by supplements and fad diets that promise to be the secret to gut health.

12 Sep 2025

Metastatic Lung Cancer Cells Cozy Up to Neurons and Form Synapses

Small cell lung cancer cells that metastasize to the brain cozy up to neurons and form working electrical connections, called synapses, according to an upcoming study led by Stanford Medicine researchers.

11 Sep 2025

Blocking SUMO2 Protein may be a Winning Strategy Against Synovial Sarcoma

In the sport of sumo, a bout most commonly ends when one competitor is pushed or thrown outside of a ring of straw bales partially buried in clay.

8 Sep 2025

Microbial Signatures Help Distinguish Colorectal Tumors from Other Cancers

Colorectal cancer is unique in having its own microbial 'fingerprint' – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

4 Sep 2025

Tackling KRAS Mutations Unlocks New Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Accounting for nearly 90% of all pancreatic cancers, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has a five-year survival rate of just 13%. Late-stage diagnosis, limited surgical options, and toxic chemotherapy regimens contribute to its poor outcomes.

2 Sep 2025

Discovery of Dendritic Cell Reprogramming Opens Path to Tailored Cancer Treatments

An international team led by researchers at Lund University in Sweden has identified the molecular tools needed to reprogram ordinary cells into specialized immune cells.

2 Sep 2025

Tumors Use Mitochondrial Transfer to Reprogram Surrounding Cells

Tumors have developed many strategies and tricks to gain advantages in the body. Led by cell biology professor Sabine Werner, researchers at ETH Zurich have now discovered another surprising trick that certain tumors resort to in ensuring their survival and growth.

1 Sep 2025

Study Uncovers Connection Between Neuronal Overactivation and Parkinson’s Disease

Certain brain cells are responsible for coordinating smooth, controlled movements of the body. But when those cells are constantly overactivated for weeks on end, they degenerate and ultimately die.

28 Aug 2025

PV Interneurons Regulate Social Behavior and Empathy in Mice

A special set of neurons directs mice's attention to or away from their peers, depending on the situation. The Kobe University discovery has implications for finding causes for neuropsychiatric conditions such as autism spectrum disorder or schizophrenia.

27 Aug 2025

New Computational Tool Enhances Cancer Tissue Analysis for Personalized Treatment

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a powerful new computational tool that could transform how cancer tissues are analyzed and help pave the way for more personalized treatments.

27 Aug 2025

RNA Binding Proteins and EVs Offer Clues to Cancer's Evasion of Immune Response

Certain types of biochemical processes can impair the immune system's ability to recognize and kill cancer cells. Purdue University's W. Andy Tao and his associates have developed a new way to study these processes.

27 Aug 2025

Genome-Wide Screening Approach Uncovers Genetic Brakes on Blood Cancer Growth

Australian researchers have used an innovative genome-wide screening approach to identify genes, and their encoded proteins, that play critical roles in the prevention of lymphoma development, revealing new potential treatment targets for these blood cancers.

22 Aug 2025