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Novel technique to distinguish tumours from normal tissue
New imaging technology called fluorescence lifetime (FLT) imaging improves the accuracy of cancer surgery for multiple tumour types.
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CAR-NK cells: promising for cancer therapy
The suitability of NK cells for cancer therapy has been challenged by some investor and business interests because of limited efficacy data, is this a valid belief at the present stage of development of the immune therapy field?
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Breast cancer cells invade by a physical mechanism
Findings from using a 3D hydrogel to study how cancer cells physically tear the basement membrane offers promise for targeted treatment.
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Cancer and the DNA fork reversal mechanism
Researchers find that polymerase epsilon exonuclease is an essential target for cancer diagnosis and treatments that rely on DNA damage.
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How glucose restriction causes aggressive lung cancer phenotype
New understanding of how lung cancer cells become more aggressive when nutrient deprived could lead to novel combination treatments.
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Chemotherapy success calculated by new machine learning model
Percent necrosis calculated with machine learning model for patients with osteosarcoma provides an accurate prognosis for survival.
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New understanding of early breast cancer development
Mammary organoid cultures show the effects of BRCA2 mutations on breast tissue cells, increasing the likelihood of early, targeted treatment.
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Direct link between hyperinsulinemia and pancreatic cancer found
Excessive insulin levels in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes overstimulates pancreatic cells, initiating disease.
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Protein found to control breast cancer metastasis
Scientists have discovered the motor protein dynein commands movement of cancer cells in soft tissue models, offering new clinical targets.
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New biomarker advances cancer treatments
Researchers have discovered ways to enhance NIR-PIT to ensure tumours are treated sufficiently and improve patient outcomes.
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Machine could make CAR T-cell therapy more accessible
Researchers have developed a new bioreactor that can manufacture T cells faster than other technologies, which may advance immunotherapy.
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Role of enzyme in tumour immune microenvironment identified
Researchers have found that reducing glycosylation on the T cell surface may offer new approaches to cancer immunotherapy.
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New molecule disrupts pathways that promote cancer growth
Researchers have discovered a molecule that binds to a cancer cell protein, stopping growth of breast and ovarian tumours.
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Key epitope can trigger tumour cell death
An epitope on CD95 receptor causes tumour cells to self-destruct and may prolong benefits of CAR T-cell therapy for solid tumours.
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Intratumoural bacteria drives radiation therapy resistance
Lactate producing bacteria is responsible for rewiring metabolic signalling pathways, causing resistance to radiation therapy.