Cancer

Cancer

Keeping a friend group together long-term is no easy task. As people get older, move away, change jobs, or go back to school, it makes it tougher to maintain a connection - and just like that, you all lose touch. While it's natural for some friendships to fade away over time, certain members of the zodiac aren't going to stand back and watch it happen for no reason. In fact,

"B-cells, which are responsible for producing antibodies, rely on BCRs for survival and growth. While most research has focused on the IgM variant of BCRs, this study sheds light on the lesser-understood IgG1 variant," said Vipul Shukla, PhD, assistant professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, who was co-senior author of the study. "Our lab focuses on understanding the molecular control of B-cell function, which are a key component of the immune system responsible for generating antibodies,"

In a wholly new approach to cancer treatment, Northwestern University biomedical engineers have doubled the effectiveness of chemotherapy in animal experiments. Instead of attacking cancer directly, the first-of-its-kind strategy prevents cancer cells from evolving to withstand treatment - making the disease easier to target with existing drugs. Not only did the approach fully wipe out the disease to near completion in cellular cultures, but it also dramatically increased the effectiveness of chemotherapy in mouse models of human ovarian cancer.

Megan Royal paid tribute to her mother during the funeral service, highlighting her bright, colorful, creative personality and how she had learned so much from her.

"I made the decision when I was diagnosed in 2022 with Hodgkin lymphoma that I wasn't going to let that define my life and dictate how I was going to go about my life."

Neil Hopper, a vascular surgeon, is accused of amputating his own legs to fraudulently claim over $600,000 in insurance money, asserting his injury was due to sepsis.

Whole-genome doubling (WGD) occurs in over 30% of solid cancers, resulting in increased metastasis rates, drug resistance, and poor therapeutic outcomes.

Tom Reilly passed away on December 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of joy and love shared with his wife and children, and fond memories of his gardening passion.

Scientists fear that the restrictions on Covid mRNA vaccines may impede progress in mRNA cancer research, potentially stalling advancements in treating aggressive cancers such as pancreatic cancer.

Wright asked guests to wear "Star Wars" memorabilia at the funeral to honor Tanner, who wanted his casket covered in stickers related to the franchise.

They had received every other known therapy and experimental therapy - nothing worked - and after CAR-T therapy they would go into remission and just a week later, be walking around like they were totally normal, even if they got really sick during the therapy.

In his memoir, Jon Gluck reveals the profound challenges he faced while battling cancer, addressing both physical and emotional aspects that reshaped his life.

Maimonides Cancer Center has provided Brooklyn with world-class cancer care for two decades, fulfilling a critical need for accessible treatment within the community.

Prof Sir John Burn from Newcastle University stated that a study involving 1,879 individuals with Lynch syndrome shows a low dose of 75mg aspirin effectively reduces cancer risk as larger doses.

These diseases are often driven by abnormal activation of a protein called JAK2. In earlier research, we discovered that another protein, PLEK2, acts downstream of JAK2...

A healthy tongue is pink in colour with a slightly rough surface, which reflects a good state of oral health. Changes can indicate health issues.

"Every person I talk to knows somebody that has [recently] had a cancer diagnosis. It's just a constant drumbeat. It's scary."