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Elimination of c-Raf kinase induces regression of advanced lung tumours
A study has shown how the elimination of the c-Raf kinase by genetic manipulation causes the regression of Kras oncogene-driven advanced lung tumours...
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Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
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MSK1 protein keeps metastatic breast cancer cells dormant
A study has identified the genes involved in the latent asymptomatic state of breast cancer metastases...
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Altered gut microbiome populations may cause blood infections in paediatric cancer patients
Scientists discover that altered gut microbiome populations appear to influence the onset of blood infections in paediatric cancer patients.
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Researchers develop a remote-controlled cancer immunotherapy system
Researchers have developed an ultrasound-based system that can non-invasively and remotely control genetic processes in live immune T cells so that they recognise and kill cancer cells.
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Discovery into cells’ energy supply could lead to targeted cancer treatment
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how the molecular machines that produce key proteins are cleaned and maintained. ..
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Drugs targeting the cells circadian rhythm offers hope for glioblastoma
An experimental drug demonstrated selective cancer-killing ability against breast, colon, leukaemia, brain and melanoma cancer cells with no apparent effects on normal cells...
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CXCR4 receptor provides therapeutic target for ovarian cancer
Researchers have described a key cellular receptor in the processes of metastasis in ovarian cancer, the findings may lead to the use of CXCR4 inhibitors as a therapeutic target...
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Epigenetic compound inhibits the growth of melanoma cells
Researchers have developed a compound that successfully inhibits the growth of melanoma cells by targeting specific epigenetic modifying proteins...
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Nano-medicine inhibits progression of pancreatic cancer
Survival rates in pancreatic cancer linked to the inverse correlation between specific oncogene and tumour suppressant microRNA...
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Using 3D cell cultures to fight anti-cancer therapy resistance
An international team of researchers have developed 3D cell cultures in which genes can be specifically modified to improve the use of targeted anti-cancer drugs...
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Innovative probe visualises tumours
A new probe has the potential to help surgeons visualise primary non-fluorescing, low-grade gliomas during surgery to remove the tumour.
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Novel compound restores immune response in patients with melanoma
A novel compound may restore immune response in patients with melanoma, according to a study presented at the ESMO Immuno Oncology Congress 2017.1
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New weakness found in most common childhood malignant brain tumour
A new weakness found in medulloblastoma could lead to more personalised medicine and improved treatment for some patients.
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Pancreatic cancer: specific protein promotes development of pancreatitis and tumours
A study has shown that disruption to cell autophagy is involved in the development of pancreatic cancer.
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UV light microscope proves useful diagnostic tool
Recent study shows how a microscope using ultraviolet (UV) light to illuminate samples enables pathologists to assess high-resolution images of biopsies and other fresh tissue samples for disease, quickly and effectively.
