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The Cure's Roger O'Donnell reveals rare and aggressive' blood cancer diagnosis

Early detection and testing for lymphoma can lead to better outcomes.
Emotional support is crucial for those suffering from illness.

Intelligencer's 20 Most-Read Stories in 2024

In-depth reporting on political dynamics and medical advancements engaged readers in 2024.

The Cure's Roger O'Donnell reveals rare and aggressive' blood cancer diagnosis

Early detection and testing for lymphoma can lead to better outcomes.
Emotional support is crucial for those suffering from illness.

Intelligencer's 20 Most-Read Stories in 2024

In-depth reporting on political dynamics and medical advancements engaged readers in 2024.
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HERVolution Therapeutics Raises $11.7M Series A to Advance Dark Genome-Based Immunotherapies for Cancer and Aging

HERVolution secures $11.7 million Series A funding to advance HERV-targeting immunotherapies.

Dutch biotech firm Citryll secures 85M funding - Silicon Canals

Citryll has raised €85M in Series B funding for its innovative therapy targeting Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) in inflammatory diseases.

HERVolution Therapeutics Raises $11.7M Series A to Advance Dark Genome-Based Immunotherapies for Cancer and Aging

HERVolution secures $11.7 million Series A funding to advance HERV-targeting immunotherapies.

Dutch biotech firm Citryll secures 85M funding - Silicon Canals

Citryll has raised €85M in Series B funding for its innovative therapy targeting Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) in inflammatory diseases.
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Drug that melts away' tumours could replace surgery for bowel cancer, say doctors

Pembrolizumab immunotherapy before surgery boosts bowel cancer cure rates, potentially replacing chemotherapy and surgery.

Tak Mak, immunologist: The immune system is the orchestra for most of life's symphonies'

Immunotherapy represents a revolutionary advancement in cancer treatment, surpassing traditional methods like chemotherapy and radiotherapy in efficacy.

B-Cells Hold Promise for Treating Glioblastoma - News Center

B-cell therapy may offer a new, promising approach to treating glioblastoma.

Pembrolizumab improves outcomes in high-risk bladder cancer

Pembrolizumab nearly doubles cancer-free duration post-invasive bladder surgery, offering a crucial treatment option for high-risk patients.

Researchers find new strategies to help immunotherapy annihilate cancer

Combining checkpoint inhibitors with targeted drugs like JAK inhibitors enhances immune system response in resistant cancer cases.

Breast Cancer Vaccines? Four Things You Need to Know

Breast cancer vaccines are in development, focusing on treating advanced cases and possibly preventing recurrence.

Drug that melts away' tumours could replace surgery for bowel cancer, say doctors

Pembrolizumab immunotherapy before surgery boosts bowel cancer cure rates, potentially replacing chemotherapy and surgery.

Tak Mak, immunologist: The immune system is the orchestra for most of life's symphonies'

Immunotherapy represents a revolutionary advancement in cancer treatment, surpassing traditional methods like chemotherapy and radiotherapy in efficacy.

B-Cells Hold Promise for Treating Glioblastoma - News Center

B-cell therapy may offer a new, promising approach to treating glioblastoma.

Pembrolizumab improves outcomes in high-risk bladder cancer

Pembrolizumab nearly doubles cancer-free duration post-invasive bladder surgery, offering a crucial treatment option for high-risk patients.

Researchers find new strategies to help immunotherapy annihilate cancer

Combining checkpoint inhibitors with targeted drugs like JAK inhibitors enhances immune system response in resistant cancer cases.

Breast Cancer Vaccines? Four Things You Need to Know

Breast cancer vaccines are in development, focusing on treating advanced cases and possibly preventing recurrence.
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Immunotherapy achieves remarkable survival rates in a handful of tumors

Immunotherapy has significantly improved prognosis and survival rates for patients with metastatic melanoma over the past 15 years.

Researchers discover possible key to enhance immunotherapy cancer treatment: certain anti-inflammatory drugs

The discovery of PD-1 has revolutionized cancer treatment through immunotherapy, but resistance remains a challenge.

YouTube shares a final blog post from Susan Wojcicki on fighting lung cancer

The author's diagnosis led to a significant life change, focusing on health and cancer research.

Drug Reprograms Immune Responses to Target Glioblastoma - News Center

Using a novel drug to target the STING pathway in glioblastoma reprograms immune responses, offering a promising therapeutic strategy for non-responsive patients.

EU backs Dutch scaleup Lumicks to fast-track discovery of cancer treatments

Lumicks has secured €20mn funding to enhance immunotherapy drug discovery by improving its real-time cell avidity analyser technology.

Understanding How Deadly Lung Cancers Control the Local Immune System - News Center

Discovery of HDAC3's role in regulating immune response to KRAS-driven lung cancer indicates potential for new therapeutic approaches.

Immunotherapy achieves remarkable survival rates in a handful of tumors

Immunotherapy has significantly improved prognosis and survival rates for patients with metastatic melanoma over the past 15 years.

Researchers discover possible key to enhance immunotherapy cancer treatment: certain anti-inflammatory drugs

The discovery of PD-1 has revolutionized cancer treatment through immunotherapy, but resistance remains a challenge.

YouTube shares a final blog post from Susan Wojcicki on fighting lung cancer

The author's diagnosis led to a significant life change, focusing on health and cancer research.

Drug Reprograms Immune Responses to Target Glioblastoma - News Center

Using a novel drug to target the STING pathway in glioblastoma reprograms immune responses, offering a promising therapeutic strategy for non-responsive patients.

EU backs Dutch scaleup Lumicks to fast-track discovery of cancer treatments

Lumicks has secured €20mn funding to enhance immunotherapy drug discovery by improving its real-time cell avidity analyser technology.

Understanding How Deadly Lung Cancers Control the Local Immune System - News Center

Discovery of HDAC3's role in regulating immune response to KRAS-driven lung cancer indicates potential for new therapeutic approaches.
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Immunotherapy Shows Potential to Treat Deadly Thyroid Cancer - News Center

Combination immunotherapy shows promise in treating anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of thyroid cancer, with a response rate of 30%.

What are cancer vaccines and have scientists finally found a cure?

Cancer vaccines are personalized treatments designed to help the patient's immune system recognize and eliminate cancer cells.

World-first lung cancer vaccine trials launched across seven countries

The world's first mRNA lung cancer vaccine, BNT116, shows promise in treating non-small cell lung cancer and improving survival rates.

Immunotherapy Shows Potential to Treat Deadly Thyroid Cancer - News Center

Combination immunotherapy shows promise in treating anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of thyroid cancer, with a response rate of 30%.

What are cancer vaccines and have scientists finally found a cure?

Cancer vaccines are personalized treatments designed to help the patient's immune system recognize and eliminate cancer cells.

World-first lung cancer vaccine trials launched across seven countries

The world's first mRNA lung cancer vaccine, BNT116, shows promise in treating non-small cell lung cancer and improving survival rates.
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Current and former smokers can now get lungs checked at mobile unit, as pilot study aims to improve the early detection of cancer

The pilot program aims to enhance early detection and treatment of lung cancer in Ireland through innovative screening methods.
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Natural killer cells show their cancer-fighting worth

Natural killer (NK) cells from umbilical-cord blood show promise as a potentially effective and less side-effect-prone alternative to T-cell therapies for blood cancer treatment.

Combination Treatment Extends Survival in Advanced Bladder Cancer - News Center

Immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy and surgery significantly improves survival in muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients compared to chemotherapy alone.

Treating Skin Cancer Without Risking Transplanted Kidneys in Organ Recipients - News Center

Immunosuppressants and immunotherapy alone may not prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant recipients with skin cancer.
Transplant recipients face higher risk for skin cancer and limited treatment options due to potential rejection from traditional therapies.

Skin Patch Improves Treatment for Pediatric Milk Allergies - News Center

Daily immunotherapy via dermal patch reduced risks in children with cow's milk allergy.

Natural killer cells show their cancer-fighting worth

Natural killer (NK) cells from umbilical-cord blood show promise as a potentially effective and less side-effect-prone alternative to T-cell therapies for blood cancer treatment.

Combination Treatment Extends Survival in Advanced Bladder Cancer - News Center

Immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy and surgery significantly improves survival in muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients compared to chemotherapy alone.

Treating Skin Cancer Without Risking Transplanted Kidneys in Organ Recipients - News Center

Immunosuppressants and immunotherapy alone may not prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant recipients with skin cancer.
Transplant recipients face higher risk for skin cancer and limited treatment options due to potential rejection from traditional therapies.

Skin Patch Improves Treatment for Pediatric Milk Allergies - News Center

Daily immunotherapy via dermal patch reduced risks in children with cow's milk allergy.
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Revolutionary Approaches to Egg Allergy Treatment

Innovative treatments for egg allergies are emerging, transforming management strategies and offering hope for affected individuals and families.
#t-cells

Fate induction in CD8 CAR T cells through asymmetric cell division - Nature

Asymmetric cell division in CARTs influences their functional divergence and has implications for improving CAR T-cell therapy efficacy.

New Cancer Vaccines Could Treat Some Types of Pancreatic, Colorectal and Other Deadly Forms of the Disease

A new experimental therapeutic vaccine shows promise for people with KRAS-mutated pancreatic or colorectal cancer.
The vaccine delivers tumor-targeting molecules directly into the lymph nodes, activating T cells and showing positive results in a phase 1 trial.

Inside the Quest to Reprogram Immune Cells Into An Anti-Aging Remedy

Senescent cells are damaged cells that accumulate in the body and contribute to age-related diseases.
Researchers have genetically engineered T cells to target and eliminate senescent cells, resulting in rejuvenation in aged mice and slower aging in young mice.

Fate induction in CD8 CAR T cells through asymmetric cell division - Nature

Asymmetric cell division in CARTs influences their functional divergence and has implications for improving CAR T-cell therapy efficacy.

New Cancer Vaccines Could Treat Some Types of Pancreatic, Colorectal and Other Deadly Forms of the Disease

A new experimental therapeutic vaccine shows promise for people with KRAS-mutated pancreatic or colorectal cancer.
The vaccine delivers tumor-targeting molecules directly into the lymph nodes, activating T cells and showing positive results in a phase 1 trial.

Inside the Quest to Reprogram Immune Cells Into An Anti-Aging Remedy

Senescent cells are damaged cells that accumulate in the body and contribute to age-related diseases.
Researchers have genetically engineered T cells to target and eliminate senescent cells, resulting in rejuvenation in aged mice and slower aging in young mice.
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Combination Therapy May Improve Outcomes for Advanced Bladder Cancer - News Center

Combination therapy of pembrolizumab chemotherapy and oncolytic adenovirus shows promise for immunotherapy-resistant non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Investigators Discover New Therapeutic Target for Pediatric Brain Cancers - News Center

Targeting TIM3 protein may enhance survival in pediatric brain cancer treatments, specifically low-grade astrocytoma, presenting a potential new therapeutic option.

Combination Therapy May Improve Outcomes for Advanced Bladder Cancer - News Center

Combination therapy of pembrolizumab chemotherapy and oncolytic adenovirus shows promise for immunotherapy-resistant non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Investigators Discover New Therapeutic Target for Pediatric Brain Cancers - News Center

Targeting TIM3 protein may enhance survival in pediatric brain cancer treatments, specifically low-grade astrocytoma, presenting a potential new therapeutic option.
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AI assistance for planning cancer treatment

AI algorithms are aiding oncologists in predicting responders to immunotherapy, improving treatment outcomes.
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Do cutting-edge CAR-T-cell therapies cause cancer? What the data say

CAR-T-cell therapy faces FDA investigation for potential link to lymphomas.

Revolutionary CAR-T cell therapy looks to break through beyond blood cancer

CAR-T cell therapy revolutionizes blood cancer treatment by enhancing T-lymphocytes to combat tumors, with potential for wider application beyond hematological cancers.

Do cutting-edge CAR-T-cell therapies cause cancer? What the data say

CAR-T-cell therapy faces FDA investigation for potential link to lymphomas.

Revolutionary CAR-T cell therapy looks to break through beyond blood cancer

CAR-T cell therapy revolutionizes blood cancer treatment by enhancing T-lymphocytes to combat tumors, with potential for wider application beyond hematological cancers.
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How mRNA vaccines could be personalized cancer cures

Personalized cancer vaccines take time to produce, allowing cancer to spread.

Targeting Protein Interactions May Boost Antitumor Immunity in Breast Cancer - News Center

Targeting OTUD4-CD73 axis boosts immune response in immune-suppressive breast cancers.

FDA approves bladder cancer treatment by Culver City company

FDA approved new bladder cancer treatment Anktiva by ImmunityBio, activating immune response in patients who didn't respond to prior therapies.

Anti-TIGIT antibody improves PD-L1 blockade through myeloid and Treg cells - Nature

Tiragolumab combined with atezolizumab shows improved outcomes in cancer treatment
High baseline of intratumoral macrophages and regulatory T cells may lead to better outcomes in patients receiving combination therapy.

New treatment hope for blood cancer patients

New injection boosts immune system against cancer

New era of medicine breaks through against the most aggressive lung cancer

New drugs offer hope for small cell lung cancer treatment.

New Glioblastoma Treatment Reaches Human Brain Tumor and Helps Immune Cells Recognize Cancer Cells - News Center

Ultrasound technology penetrated the blood-brain barrier to administer immunotherapy and chemotherapy for glioblastoma, boosting immune recognition of cancer cells.

Protein May Hold Key to Transplant Tolerance - News Center

Protein HIF-2a contributes to heart transplant tolerance in mice, offering potential for precise immunotherapy for humans.
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