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Can Tiny Fish Cure Cancer? Zebrafish Research Sheds New Light

Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:00:26 +0000

Zebrafish avatars are shedding new light on bladder cancer treatment, revealing how macrophages triggered by the BCG vaccine can destroy cancer cells. This innovative approach offers a faster way to personalize cancer therapies. Using zebrafish “Avatars,” an animal model developed by the Cancer Development and Innate Immune Evasion lab at the Champalimaud Foundation (CF), led [...]

Study Reveals Pesticides’ Cancer Risk Rivals That of Smoking

Frontiers — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:51:44 +0000

Researchers evaluated the effects of common agricultural pesticides on cancer rates, discovering that the use of these pesticides is linked to a higher risk of cancer. In contemporary agriculture, pesticides are crucial for maintaining high crop yields and ensuring food security. However, these chemicals can negatively impact plant and animal life, as well as pose [...]

Ancient Viruses Hidden in Your DNA Fuel Modern-Day Cancers

Lisa Marshall, University of Colorado at Boulder — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 23:46:11 +0000

Endogenous retroviruses contribute to cancer development, and silencing them can make treatments more effective, offering a new target for cancer therapies. Hidden within the human genome, among the 20,000 genes that serve as building blocks of life, are flecks of DNA left behind by viruses that infected primate ancestors tens of millions of years ago. [...]

Decades-Old Mystery Solved: Scientists Crack the Code of DNA Repair

Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Medical Sciences — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:34:57 +0000

Researchers from the LMS and LMB have discovered how the D2-I protein complex identifies and repairs DNA damage, a breakthrough that promises to enhance cancer treatments by improving our understanding of DNA repair pathways. This collaboration could pave the way for more effective therapies by targeting the mechanisms that cancer cells use to resist treatment. [...]

AI Has Uncovered Cancer Drivers Hidden in “Junk” DNA

Garvan Institute of Medical Research — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 04:36:50 +0000

Researchers at the Garvan Institute have utilized artificial intelligence to identify potential cancer-causing elements within the ‘junk’ regions of DNA, paving the way for innovative methods in diagnosis and treatment. According to a new study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, non-coding DNA—which makes up 98% of our genome and does not contain instructions [...]

New Study Reveals Disturbing Rise in Cancer Among Gen X and Millennials

American Cancer Society — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 03:14:49 +0000

Recent findings from an American Cancer Society study show rising cancer rates among younger generations, with increases in incidence and mortality across multiple cancer types. This generational shift in cancer risk highlights the critical need for targeted health interventions and improved access to healthcare. A recent comprehensive study conducted by the American Cancer Society (ACS) [...]

Brain Cancer Breakthrough: New Therapy Destroys Glioblastoma in Recently Unveiled Pathway

McMaster University — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:00:35 +0000

Researchers have discovered a new pathway used by cancer cells to infiltrate the brain and developed a promising therapy that targets this pathway with CAR T cells. Their study showed significant preclinical success in increasing survival and eradicating tumors in animal models of glioblastoma and other brain cancers. A team of Canadian and American research [...]

Could This Everyday Item Be Your Hidden Defense Against Cancer?

Mass General Brigham — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:00:49 +0000

Research indicates that regular aspirin intake can significantly lower colorectal cancer risk in people with high lifestyle-related risk factors. Among men and women followed for more than 30 years, those with less healthy lifestyles had the greatest benefit from regular aspirin use, according to a Mass General Brigham-led study. Aspirin’s Role in Colorectal Cancer Prevention [...]

At-Home Colon Cancer Test Proves Just As Effective as a Colonoscopy

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:41:17 +0000

A JAMA Network Open study finds that noninvasive at-home colorectal cancer screening can reduce death risk by 33%. Researchers from Ohio State University and Kaiser Permanente analyzed data from 11,000 patients, showing FIT’s annual effectiveness equals a ten-year colonoscopy. The study stresses improving accessibility and addressing racial disparities in cancer screening. Noninvasive Colorectal Cancer Screening [...]

125 Years After Its Discovery, Actinium’s Chemistry Still Baffles Scientists

Lauren Biron, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:31:01 +0000

A study at Berkeley Lab has revealed new insights into actinium, an element critical for emerging cancer treatments. By examining its crystal structure, researchers have noted unique properties that could enhance targeted alpha therapy, a promising method in cancer treatment. Although the element actinium was first discovered at the turn of the 20th century, researchers [...]

Breakthrough in Anti-Aging: IL-11 Deactivation Boosts Lifespan by 25%

UK Research and Innovation — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:22:06 +0000

Inhibiting IL-11 in mice extends lifespan and reduces aging signs, with potential implications for human aging treatments. Researchers from the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Science and Imperial College London have discovered that ‘switching off’ a protein called IL-11 can increase the healthy lifespan of mice by nearly 25%. Working alongside colleagues at Duke-NUS [...]

Making This Simple Dietary Change Could Significantly Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes and Cancer

University of Edinburgh — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:46:52 +0000

A study indicates that reducing processed meat consumption by about one-third in the U.S. could prevent over 350,000 diabetes cases in ten years, as well as significantly decrease cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer cases. Researchers used a microsimulation to analyze the impact of reducing both processed and unprocessed red meat intake on multiple health outcomes. [...]

Revolutionary Compound Forces Breast Cancer Cells To Self-Destruct

Oregon State University — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:17:54 +0000

OSU researchers found compounds that turn the Bcl-2 protein into a tumor killer, offering new breast cancer therapies. Studies showed these compounds effectively kill cancer cells by changing Bcl-2’s shape. Future steps involve advancing to human trials and veterinary uses. Researchers at Oregon State University have identified compounds that transform a protein known for protecting [...]

New AI Model Can Detect Cancer Clues at Lightning Speed

University of Gothenburg — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:05:30 +0000

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have created an AI model that enhances cancer detection capabilities through sugar analysis. This AI model outperforms the existing semi-manual techniques in speed and accuracy in identifying abnormalities. Mass spectrometry can be used to measure glycans, which are sugar molecule structures in our cells. These structures can reveal the [...]

The Alzheimer’s Defense Hidden in Breast Cancer Treatment

University of Pittsburgh — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:00:17 +0000

Hormone Modulating Therapy in treating breast cancer reduces Alzheimer’s risk by 7%, with effectiveness varying by age and race, highlighting the need for tailored therapeutic approaches. Hormone modulating therapy (HMT) used for the treatment of breast cancer was associated with a 7% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias later in life, according [...]

Study Debunks Popular Diabetes Drugs’ Link to Thyroid Cancer

Karolinska Institutet — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:40:46 +0000

A comprehensive study by Karolinska Institutet found no evidence that GLP-1 analogs increase the risk of thyroid cancer. Analyzing data from over 435,000 patients across Scandinavia, the study compared GLP-1 users to those on other diabetes treatments over nearly four years, consistently showing no increased cancer risk. This research is part of a broader investigation [...]

4 in 10 US Cancer Cases Linked to Modifiable Risk Factors, Study Reveals

American Cancer Society — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 17:34:07 +0000

New research finds that modifiable risk factors, especially smoking, are responsible for 40% of cancer cases and 50% of cancer deaths in U.S. adults over 30, emphasizing the need for enhanced tobacco control, obesity management, and preventive healthcare measures. A recent study by the American Cancer Society (ACS) indicates that 40% of cancer cases and [...]

New Wireless Device Uses Light To Treat Cancer

University of Notre Dame — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 11:45:36 +0000

Notre Dame scientists have created an implantable wireless LED device that uses light and a special dye to kill cancer cells and activate the immune system, offering a new approach to treat internal cancers effectively. Specific forms of light, when paired with a light-activated drug, can serve as an effective and non-invasive treatment for cancers [...]

Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough: How Tiny Proteins Could Revolutionize Oncology

IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:00:40 +0000

Scientists identified a set of microproteins that are exclusively produced in liver tumors. This makes them a clear target for immune system cells and a potential target for cancer vaccine development. A study has identified a group of small molecules exclusive to liver tumors that could be key to developing cancer vaccines. These are microproteins, [...]

Newly Discovered Mechanism Could Significantly Improve Cancer Immunotherapies

Technical University of Munich (TUM) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:32:19 +0000

A study revealed that tumors block immune responses by using prostaglandin E2, providing new insights for enhancing cancer immunotherapies. Tumors actively inhibit the development of immune responses by cytotoxic T cells, crucial for fighting cancer. For the first time, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) Hospital have discovered the [...]

Scientists Have Identified Over 5000 High-Risk Cancer Gene Variants

Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 13:18:39 +0000

Researchers have pinpointed specific variants in a gene that significantly raise the likelihood of developing various cancer types. This discovery has the potential to enhance early detection and facilitate personalized treatments for diverse populations. Scientists have identified over 5,000 genetic variants that help certain cancers thrive, as well as a potential therapeutic target that could [...]

No More Needles: Leuko’s Revolutionary Device Could Save Lives of Cancer Patients

Zach Winn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:54:45 +0000

Leuko, founded by a research team at MIT, is giving doctors a noninvasive way to monitor cancer patients’ health during chemotherapy — no blood tests needed. Chemotherapy and other treatments that take down cancer cells can also destroy patients’ immune cells. Every year, that leads tens of thousands of cancer patients with weakened immune systems [...]

Harnessing Nutrients: Scientists Discover New Way To Effectively Treat Cancer

University of Technology Sydney — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:07:42 +0000

Reactivating dormant metabolic pathways in cancer cells can aid in combating cancer. An international team of researchers has developed a novel method for treating cancer by leveraging nutrients to reactivate dormant metabolic pathways in cancer cells. The team utilized a widely available amino acid, tyrosine, delivered in nanomedicine form, to alter the metabolism of melanoma, [...]

A Natural Solution: Ethiopian Plants Show Anticancer Potential

Georgia State University — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 10:06:24 +0000

Researchers from Georgia State University and its Perimeter College are actively gathering and analyzing samples of indigenous plants from Ethiopia to explore their disease-fighting capabilities. Research centered on gathering and studying plants indigenous to Ethiopia is yielding promising results in combating cancer, particularly cervical cancer. A new partnership has enabled a team from Georgia State [...]