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‘Kissing loops’ in RNA molecule essential for its role in tumor suppression
Human cells — like those of many other organisms — have developed mechanisms to protect us from cancer. Healthy cells…
Low doses of radiation promote cancer-capable cells: New research in mice helps to understand the risks around exposure to low doses of radiation, such as CT scans and X-rays
Low doses of radiation equivalent to three CT scans, which are considered safe, give cancer-capable cells a competitive advantage over…
New potential target in glioblastoma
Researchers are hopeful that new strategies could emerge for slowing the growth and recurrence of the most common primary brain…
Cancer genes and the tumor milieu
The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a mix of fluids, immune cells and blood vessels which envelops the tumors. Interactions between…
Nutritional cues regulate pancreatic tumor’s ‘cell drinking’
Desperate for nutrients, rapidly growing pancreatic tumors resort to scavenging “fuel” through an alternative supply route, called macropinocytosis. Scientists are…
Special fibroblasts help pancreatic cancer cells evade immune detection
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. Mostly chemoresistant, PDAC so far…
A molecular glue to overcome cancer drug resistance? Small molecule drug may prevent chemotherapy resistance
Scientists have discovered a small molecule drug that may stop cancer cells from becoming resistant to chemotherapy. Drug resistance is…
How cells in the body can sense cancer
Fresh insights into how cells alert the body when they are in danger of becoming cancerous could open new doors…
Brain changes in autism traced to specific cell types: Study of human brains links gene activity to disorder’s severity, flagging targets for future therapies
Changes in gene activity in specific brain cells are associated with the severity of autism in children and young adults…