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Novel Cellular Atlas of the Human Gastrointestinal Tract

Spatial and single-cell data from 1.6 million cells have been combined to produce the most complete cell map of the human stomach to date.

21 Nov 2024

MicroQuin's Space Research Paves Way for Potential Cancer Treatment

In October, we think pink, and for a good reason—one out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and each year, 2 million women are given this frightening diagnosis.

4 Nov 2024

Understanding the Dynamics of Stem Cells

Age influences stem cell survival and immune diversity, according to new research on the long-term dynamics of transplanted stem cells in a patient’s body.

1 Nov 2024

CHIEF Model Transforms Cancer Evaluation with Enhanced Generalizability Across Diverse Histopathology Samples

The CHIEF model revolutionizes cancer diagnosis, leveraging histopathological imaging to predict tumor origins and survival outcomes with exceptional accuracy.

16 Sep 2024

Common Skin Fungus Identified as a Potential Factor in Tumor Growth

A common skin fungus, Malassezia globosa may invade deep tissues through the skin or by other means, then cause tumor growth, according to a new study.

6 Sep 2024

AI Uncovers Cancer Drivers in Non-Coding DNA

Researchers at the Garvan Institute have discovered putative drivers of cancer concealed in so-called "junk" DNA regions, creating opportunities for novel approaches to diagnosis and treatment using artificial intelligence.

3 Jul 2024

Gut Microbiota Signatures Linked to KRAS Mutations in Colorectal Cancer Patients

For about 40% of people diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC), the tumor carries a mutation in a gene called KRAS. Many of those mutations have been linked to shorter survival and more aggressive forms of disease.

5 Apr 2024

Bioinformatics Tool Recognizes Chromosome Changes in Cancer Cells

A group from IRB Barcelona and the University of Barcelona has created a novel bioinformatics instrument to recognize the chromosomal changes characteristic of cancerous cells.

22 Mar 2024

Unveiling the Orchestration of Cells With Single-Cell Time Tracking

While physicists continue to argue about whether time is indeed an illusion, as Albert Einstein claimed, biologists have no doubt about its significance for understanding life as a dynamic system.

26 Dec 2023

Cryo-EM Analysis Uncovers Unexpected Enzymatic Switch in Bacterial Anti-Phage System

Scientists have revealed a never-before-seen phenomenon in a protein: Alone, the enzyme processes DNA and RNA but, when bound to another protein as part of a defense system, interacts with a completely different type of compound to help bacteria commit suicide.

14 Dec 2023

Developing a Microfluidic Device that Captures Circulating Tumor Cells

In the book titled “Microfluidic Systems for Cancer Diagnosis,” the UPV/EHU’s Microfluidics Cluster group outlines a method for constructing a bioelectronic device.

11 Sep 2023

Unknown Membrane Proteins for Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

Three previously undiscovered membrane proteins in ovarian cancer have been discovered by a study led by Nagoya University in Japan.

10 Jul 2023

Inaugural college and career program for oncology, hematology patients helps 'unlock' their future

On Thursday, March 2, 42 teens and young adults, all patients in the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program (AYA), attended “Unlock Your Future,” the inaugural college and career program for oncology and hematology patients.

21 Mar 2023

Easy-to-use method quantifies exosomal miRNAs

Most cancer diagnostic procedures, like endoscopies, biopsies, and mammograms, are stressful and invasive. Although blood samples may be a less unpleasant option, only a few forms of the disease can as of now be diagnosed this way.

2 Feb 2023

Researchers use nanopore-based DNA computing technology to detect cancer

The cancer type cholangiocarcinoma, often known as bile duct cancer, is characterized by a high fatality rate.

1 Jul 2022

A new Yale study identifies a deeper understanding of cancer-relevant genes

According to a Yale Cancer Center study, there is cancer-relevant value in a substantially greater portion of human genes than existing cancer research models suggest, based on a study of over 12,000 human genes.

15 Apr 2022

Researchers discover new fluorescent DNA label, likely to help detect cancer risk

Scientists develop a new fluorescent label that provides a sharper image of how DNA architecture is disturbed in cancer cells.

From University of Pittsburgh 7 Mar 2022

Depixus Raises EUR 30.6M (USD 35.4M) in Series A Financing

Depixus®, a biotechnology company, today announces it has raised EUR 30.6 million in an oversubscribed Series A financing.

From Depixus® 15 Dec 2021

Immune cell patterns can help predict kidney cancer patients' response to immunotherapy

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and UCL have found immune cell patterns within tumors that can help predict if patients with kidney cancer will respond to immunotherapy.

29 Oct 2021

Diet-associated molecules in the gut are linked with aggressive prostate cancer

Cleveland Clinic researchers have shown for the first time that diet-associated molecules in the gut are associated with aggressive prostate cancer, suggesting dietary interventions may help reduce risk. Findings from the study were published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

29 Oct 2021