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UT MD Anderson shares latest research breakthroughs

Researchers at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center have achieved high response rates in patients with hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) using an all-oral combination therapy. The study also provides insights into the origins of cancer, revealing that tumors evolve rapidly through bursts of genetic changes.

SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·DateJun 18, 2026

Light-sensitive microbial protein may herald new cancer therapies

Researchers developed a new approach using the microbial protein Archaerhodopsin-3 to induce apoptosis in cancer cells, leading to significant tumor shrinkage when exposed to green light. The findings, published by Okayama University, show great potential for this light-activated molecule as a novel cancer therapy.

SourceOkayama University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 2, 2025
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Graz University of Technology opens up new avenues in lung cancer research with digital cell twin

Researchers at Graz University of Technology created a highly detailed digital twin of the A549 lung cancer cell line, paving the way for individualized cancer treatment. The model simulates calcium dynamics and electrical voltages, allowing for testing of drugs and personalized treatment strategies.

SourceGraz University of Technology·JournalClinical and Translational Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 18, 2025

Live view: Stress-induced changes in generations of cancer cells

A study at the University of Zurich tracks live cellular development and epigenetic changes over multiple generations, showing how stress induces heterogeneity and increases genetic complexity. This research may lead to better understanding of cancer cell diversity and develop more effective therapies.

SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 21, 2025
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Tongue cancer organoids reveal secrets of chemotherapy resistance

A novel patient-derived organoid library of tongue cancer tissue samples reveals new insights into chemoresistance mechanisms, highlighting the importance of autophagy and cholesterol biosynthesis pathways. The research also identifies potential drug targets for overcoming chemotherapy resistance in tongue cancer.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalDevelopmental Cell·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 9, 2025

Finding function for noncoding RNAs using a new kind of CRISPR

A new study uses CRISPR-Cas13 to identify nearly 800 noncoding RNAs that are functional and essential for cell function, including in cancer and human development. The researchers found that these RNA molecules modulate key pathways for cell proliferation and can serve as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for cancer treatment.

SourceNew York University·JournalCell·DateNov 7, 2024

New research shows urine tests may detect early diseases

A new study from the University of Texas at Arlington suggests that analyzing RNA in urine can show changes in cell types, revealing early signs of cancer and other diseases. This method could help clinicians detect problems earlier when they are more easily treated without invasive procedures.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·JournalClinical Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 23, 2024
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‘Invisible’ protein keeps cancer at bay

Scientists have identified a new mechanism by which cells counteract a key cancer-promoting protein using an 'invisible' protein called RAI2. In cancer cell lines and patient samples, RAI2 levels are reduced in more severe and treatment-resistant forms of prostate cancer.

SourceEuropean Molecular Biology Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 19, 2024

Towards a better understanding of endothelial cell transformation in cancer progression

A novel reporter cell experimental system enables the visualization of sequential changes during endothelial-mesenchymal transition (EndoMT) induced by transforming growth factor-β. Researchers identified CD40 as a potential partial EndoMT marker, which suppresses the transition from partial to full EndoMT.

SourceTokyo Medical and Dental University·JournalCancer Science·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 7, 2024

Two-organ chip to answer fatty liver questions

Researchers created the integrated-gut-liver-on-a-chip platform to examine how gut and liver cells interact, particularly in relation to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The study showed significant changes in gene expression and DNA damage when free fatty acids were introduced, leading to cell death similar to severe cases of NAFLD.

SourceKyoto University·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 7, 2023
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Estimating tumor-specific total mRNA level predicts cancer outcomes

Researchers developed a mathematical technique to measure total tumor-specific mRNA levels from bulk tumor sequencing data, associating higher mRNA levels with reduced patient survival. The study suggests this approach could serve as a prognostic biomarker for various cancers, guiding treatment selection.

SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·JournalNature Biotechnology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 13, 2022

Crossing barriers: How the rabbit virus myxoma leapt into a new species

Researchers have identified a new strain of the myxoma virus that has enabled it to leap from European rabbits to Iberian hares, causing lethal disease in both species. The study suggests that this viral adaptation may also improve the virus's ability to replicate in human cancer cells.

SourceArizona State University·JournalmBio·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 26, 2022

Colorectal cancers raise defensive barrier in response to chemotherapy

Researchers discover that chemotherapy triggers the secretion of mucins in colorectal cancer cells, forming a physical barrier that prevents drugs from reaching their intended target. The study found potential new biomarkers for disease prognosis and a promising treatment strategy using NCX blockers like SN-6.

SourceCenter for Genomic Regulation·JournaleLife·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 8, 2022
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

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Flavonoid derivatives targeting NF-kappaB

Researchers synthesized 30 flavanone derivatives to target NF-kappaB, identifying compounds with potent anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities against various cancer cell lines. The top-ranked compounds exhibited improved pharmacological profiles through conjugation of two pharmacophores.

SourceBentham Science Publishers·JournalRecent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery·DateNov 6, 2017

Compounds point the way to cancer's dependencies

The Broad Institute's Cancer Therapeutics Response Portal (CTRP) has launched to match patients with potentially effective drugs. Researchers can use the portal to find therapeutically exploitable vulnerabilities in different cancer types, identifying genes that may provide new therapeutic targets.

SourceBroad Institute of MIT and Harvard·JournalCell·DateAug 29, 2013
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

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