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Researchers have discovered a protein called MdfA that enables bacteria to shut down into dormant spores under extreme conditions. This process allows bacteria to survive in uninhabitable places and evade hospital cleaning, making them potentially deadly superbugs.
A novel subset of progenitor cells, called high-risk MSCs, reside in the stroma and promote DNA damage and tumor growth. These cells play a critical role in the initiation of ovarian cancer, particularly in older women or those with BRCA mutations.
Researchers found that a Western-style diet high in glycogen can fuel lung cancer tumors, leading to faster growth and worse outcomes. A nutrient-rich diet, active lifestyle, and reduced alcohol intake are recommended for lung cancer prevention.
A new type of antibody that stimulates the immune system to target cancer cells has shown promise in reducing tumor growth in treatment-resistant breast and ovarian cancers. The study found that the antibody, IgE, uniquely stimulated otherwise inactive immune cells to directly target HER2-expressing cancer cells.
The American Heart Association emphasizes the importance of brain health, citing a growing burden of dementia and neurological conditions worldwide. By adopting healthy behaviors and addressing modifiable risk factors, individuals can improve their cognitive function and reduce the risk of age-related decline.
Researchers found that pancreatic cancer cells gain a survival edge by carrying copies of critical cancer genes on circular pieces of DNA outside chromosomes. The discovery highlights the importance of targeting extrachromosomal DNA in treating the disease.
A team of researchers from Chiba University has developed a novel radioactive drug that targets and treats metastatic melanoma. The treatment utilizes astatine-211 labeled peptide analog, which shows high accumulation in tumors, rapid clearance from non-target organs, and significant tumor suppression.
The study found that Black patients have a higher prevalence of PD-L1 overexpression, TP53 mutations, and KRASG12R mutations compared to White patients. This could affect how their cancer progresses and responds to treatment.
A new study suggests that chronic stress and an unhealthy diet may work together to fuel the early development of pancreatic cancer. Researchers found that both stress-related neurotransmitters and obesity-related hormones activate a protein called CREB, which is linked to cancer cell growth.
The TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences hosted the 37th Student Research Week, showcasing student researchers' work and presentations from distinguished national speakers. The event featured an increase in abstract submissions and lightning talk sessions.
Researchers at University of Arizona Cancer Center found that an immunotherapy previously shown to be ineffective against prostate cancer may have therapeutic potential when combined with a specific protein inhibitor. The study's co-author, Noel Warfel, PhD, identified a way to sensitize prostate tumors to immune checkpoint inhibitors ...
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a novel method to measure PTEN gene activity, which is associated with cancer and autism. This breakthrough may lead to personalized therapeutics and earlier disease detection.
Researchers have discovered several novel downstream p53 targets that could lead to improved cancer therapies. The study highlights the critical role of p53 in preventing cancer and identifies two new genes, ALDH3A1 and NECTIN4, as potential targets for cancer treatment.
Cancer cells work together to source nutrients from their environment, a cooperative process that can be targeted for treating cancer. Researchers identified key enzymes and mechanisms behind this cooperation, including the enzyme CNDP2, which can be inhibited by the drug bestatin.
A rare case of adenomyosis in an 81-year-old postmenopausal woman closely resembles invasive endometrial cancer, emphasizing the challenges of diagnosing this condition. Further studies are needed to refine diagnostic protocols and determine risk factors for postmenopausal patients.
Researchers discovered that stomach cancers form electrical connections with sensory nerves, stimulating growth and spread. CGRP inhibitors may be a potential treatment option for stomach cancer, targeting the electrical connection between tumors and neurons. The study suggests a new understanding of how nerves drive tumor growth.
Osteosarcoma cells often have extra copies of the SETDB1 gene, making the cancer more aggressive and harder to treat. Blocking SETDB1 may help the immune system recognize and attack osteosarcoma cells, offering a promising new way to treat this type of bone cancer.
A rare case report highlights the association between systemic mastocytosis and severe osteoporosis in a young adult patient, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and consideration of SM as an underlying cause. The study aims to raise awareness about this underrecognized condition and its potential impact on bone health.
Researchers identified vitamin E succinate as an effective agent controlling tumor growth by promoting FTO degradation. The compound enhances T-cell mediated cytotoxicity through tumor-intrinsic FTO suppression, showing potential as a therapeutic strategy for cancers resistant to immunotherapy.
A study found that MAGE-4 drives the accumulation of plasma immune cells suppressing antitumor immunity in mouse and human non-small cell lung cancer models. The protein promotes tumor progression by losing a tumor suppressor gene, PTEN, accelerating development into metastasis.
Researchers aim to identify key mechanisms and molecular targets to prevent tumor progression in Rhabdomyosarcoma patients. The study focuses on the TAK1 protein, which plays a significant role in regulating cell growth, and its potential inhibition as a therapeutic approach.
Researchers at UCSF describe how to curb MYC levels by disrupting the protein assembly line controlled by RBM42. Disrupting RBM42 in pancreatic cancer cells stopped them from growing, suggesting drugs could be developed to do the same for other fast-growing cancers.
Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children have discovered a way to stop tumour growth before it starts for a subtype of medulloblastoma, the most common childhood malignant brain cancer. By blocking a key protein responsible for waking 'sleeping' stem cells, the study demonstrates a novel strategy to target cancer stem cells.
Researchers at UCSF used CRISPR gene editing technology to transform ordinary white fat cells into 'beige' fat cells that voraciously consume calories to make heat. Implanted near tumors, these cells outcompeted cancer cells for nutrients, beating back five types of cancer in lab experiments.
Researchers developed a novel microscopy technique to study metabolic changes in individual cancer cells at the single-cell level. They found that radiation treatment caused significant metabolic shifts in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cells, particularly through the activation of HIF-1α.
Researchers found a genetic change, pR552*, that could give the RB1 gene a new function leading to cancer growth. This challenges the common belief that both copies of the RB1 gene must be damaged for cancer to develop.
A review of cell death and aging in cancer research reveals the significance of cellular senescence in promoting cancer growth. The study highlights the potential of various types of programmed cell death, such as necroptosis and pyroptosis, as therapeutic targets against senescent cells.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a new way to grow T cells that can live longer and better destroy cancer cells in mice. By adding a compound called dichloroacetate to growth media, they created T cells less reliant on glucose and more efficient at using other energy sources.
Researchers at the University of Florida have identified a crucial link between a gene mutation and immune system signaling in canine hemangiosarcoma, a potentially life-threatening condition. The study findings reveal an important discovery about how this cancer grows and spreads, providing new insights for novel therapies.
A recent study found that U.S. soldiers are 10 times more likely to use nicotine pouches, which can cause serious health issues, compared to the general population. The study analyzed anonymous responses from 1,957 soldiers and found that 23.8% reported using nicotine pouches in the previous 30 days.
A recent NUS Medicine study found that a molecule called DUSP6 plays a major role in helping colorectal cancer grow, with higher levels linked to poorer prognosis and decreased survival. Researchers suggest blocking DUSP6 could lead to new therapies for CRC treatment.
Scientists at Salk Institute discovered that removing bile acid-creating protein BAAT and adding bile acid UDCA controls tumor growth in mice with liver cancer. UDCA supplements may be a quick solution to improving liver cancer patient outcomes.
Researchers discovered that the protein PIN1 drives bladder cancer by triggering cholesterol synthesis, which fuels out-of-control cell growth. A combination of statins and a PIN1 inhibitor effectively blocks tumor growth in mice, offering a promising therapeutic approach for this deadly disease.
Researchers at UCSF have discovered a new type of stem cell in the young brain that can form cells found in tumors, shedding light on how adult brain cells grow and develop into deadly brain cancers. The study provides a comprehensive roadmap for understanding healthy brain development, which could lead to better treatments for conditi...
The study found that high levels of aspartate in the lungs are associated with aggressive lung metastases, triggered by an alternative translation program driven by aspartate signaling. This discovery suggests a common feature of cancer cells growing in the lung and provides a potential target for new therapeutic interventions.
Researchers discovered that aggressive breast cancer prompts nearby immune cells to build 'molecular bridges' between themselves, suppressing the immune response. An antibody treatment that blocks these bridges was shown to restore the immune system's ability to attack with force, inhibiting tumor growth in a mouse model.
Researchers discovered a novel vulnerability in prostate cancer cells that starves them of critical nutrients called amino acids. By inhibiting two proteins, GCN2 and p53, the team found a way to effectively destroy prostate tumors.
A new Northwestern Medicine study reveals how metformin lowers glucose levels by targeting mitochondrial complex I in cells. The drug also improves COVID outcomes and reduces inflammation, suggesting that mitochondrial complex I inhibition may be a unifying mechanism behind its diverse effects.
Craniopharyngiomas, a type of brain tumor, can hijack hypothalamic neurons to enhance growth. Researchers identified a promising treatment option: amlodipine besylate, a calcium channel blocker commonly used for hypertension. The medication disrupts chemical synaptic transmission between neurons and tumor cells.
Researchers analyzed individual cells from two craniopharyngioma subtypes to identify specific cell types, their features, and interactions. The study found distinct cell types linked to tumor development and immune response in both adamantinomatous and papillary craniopharyngiomas.
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have identified HIF1α as a key regulator that induces cancer-killing capacity in T cells under hypoxic conditions. In this study, they found that HIF1α-glycolysis is indispensable for IFN-γ induction in hypoxic T cells.
Glioblastoma brain tumors synchronize their growth with the daily release of steroid hormones like cortisol, according to new research. Blocking these signals slows tumor growth and disease progression in animal models.
Researchers at TUM have grown tumor organoids that reproduce the morphological complexity of pancreatic cancer cells in the laboratory. The team used machine learning to categorize the organoids into different phenotypes based on their appearance and behavior, which react differently to treatments.
A study by Tulane University researchers found that tumors in female fruit flies grew 2.5 times larger than those in male fruit flies due to sex-based differences in immune response. The stronger innate immune response in females accelerated tumor growth.
A study led by UF Health Cancer Center researchers found that a toxin in the bacteria Campylobacter jejuni accelerates the spread of colorectal tumors. The findings could lead to new tools for detecting metastatic colorectal cancer early, ultimately helping determine patients who need more aggressive treatments.
Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys found that pancreatic cancer cells rely on a specific nutrient, glutamine, to fuel their unchecked growth. The study identified two enzymes, aPKC zeta and iota, that play a regulatory role in the process of macropinocytosis, allowing cancer cells to scavenge alternative resources.
Researchers have found that B7-H4 helps ACC tumors evade the immune system, leading to poor survival outcomes. A new drug targeting B7-H4 showed promising results in shrinking tumors in aggressive cases.
A study published in Nature reveals that dietary fructose promotes tumor growth in animal models of melanoma, breast cancer, and cervical cancer. The liver converts fructose into usable nutrients for cancer cells, a finding that could lead to new treatment avenues.
Researchers activate glycoprotein 130 and its associated signaling pathway to slow down tumor growth in prostate cancer, stimulating immune system to fight tumour cells. Studies of tissue samples from prostate cancer patients show positive correlation with better survival rates.
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) show promise in delivering treatments directly to cancer cells and boosting the immune system's fight against cancer. However, ongoing research highlights challenges related to MSC behavior, including variability in their effects and potential to create conditions that support tumor growth.
A study found that postmenopausal women with low-risk tumors experience a long-term benefit from anti-hormonal treatment of at least 20 years, while younger women do not. The researchers highlight the need for new markers to predict long-term risk and benefit in younger patients.
Researchers discovered that cancer grows uniformly throughout its mass, with every region equally active and potentially harboring aggressive mutations. This finding challenges the traditional 'two-speed' entity model of tumors, where rapidly dividing cells on the surface and slower activity in the core were thought to exist.
A new gold-based compound has been developed that slows tumour growth in animals by 82%, targeting cancers more selectively than standard chemotherapy drugs. It also blocks cancer cells' ability to form new blood vessels, a promising approach to reducing toxic side effects.
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified a molecule that can promote mucosal healing through tissue regeneration, potentially treating inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer. The study found that activation of the Liver X receptor suppresses tumor growth in colorectal cancer, offering new therapeutic strategies.
Researchers explore potential synergies between chemotherapy, cannabinoids, and intermittent serum starvation in treating colorectal cancer. Combining these therapies could create a strong synergy by depriving cancer cells of glucose, making them more susceptible to treatment.
Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University are investigating the complex relationship between fat tissue and colorectal cancer. The study aims to enhance knowledge of the tumour microenvironment, uncover new molecules crucial for cancer growth, and develop more effective treatments.
A new mathematical model of prostate cancer has been developed, revealing key findings on genetic changes and tumour growth. The study shows that strong genetic changes are necessary for aggressive tumours to develop early in the course of tumour development.
Researchers found that non-invasive stereotactic radiosurgery significantly improves tumor control and reduces symptoms such as tinnitus, cranial nerve deterioration, and vestibular dysfunction. Early treatment can prevent tumors from growing over time and spare patients from irreversible problems.
Researchers at POSTECH have identified GLUT3 as essential for the suppressive function of regulatory T cells in tumor microenvironments, which can be targeted for cancer immunotherapy. The team's findings highlight the critical role of GLUT3 in regulating protein modifications that sustain immune suppression within tumors.
A study by Texas A&M University has revealed high levels of lead, barium, and chromium in soil samples from the Greater Fifth Ward neighborhood. The findings highlight the need for environmental protection programs to address health risks associated with heavy metal exposure.