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Strep Molecule Illuminates Cancer Immune Therapies

October 6, 2023

Molecule also could help explain origins of certain enigmatic autoimmune diseases

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Scientists Discover Previously Unknown Way Cells Break Down Proteins

August 24, 2023

The mechanism degrades short-lived proteins that support brain and immune functions

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How Chromosome Imbalances Can Drive Cancer

July 6, 2023

Analysis reveals how large chromosomal changes can promote, slow tumor growth

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A New Tool for Diagnosing Cancer

June 22, 2023

Platform combines structural details with molecular information about a tumor

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Some Gut Bacteria Linked to Precancerous Colon Polyps

June 8, 2023

New study looks at microbiome’s influence, findings may help with prevention

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How Breast Cancer Arises

May 17, 2023

Researchers ID new mechanism behind certain types of breast cancer

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A New Cancer Mechanism: Failed Cell Housekeeping

May 9, 2023

Mutations found in genes that normally help cells dispose of defective RNA

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New Institute to Address Cancer, Immune, Inflammatory Diseases

May 9, 2023

Historic $100 million gift given by biotech entrepreneur Gene Lay

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To Boost Cancer Immunotherapy’s Fighting Power, Look to the Gut

May 3, 2023

Immunotherapy has redefined cancer treatment, but not all patients experience the same benefit when…

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Helping Cancer-Fighting Cells Not Run Out of Steam

April 13, 2023

Researchers ID source of T-cell exhaustion that diminishes effectiveness of therapies

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AI Tool Predicts Colon Cancer Survival, Treatment Response

April 13, 2023

New model offers insights for physicians, could help in resource-limited areas

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How a Lowly Immune Cell Helps the Immune System Fight Cancer

March 30, 2023

New research reveals that neutrophils play key role in determining success of cancer immunotherapy

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