Cancer is a disease characterized by the abnormal growth and division of cells in the body. Tumors can affect any part of the body and…
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Glycoalkaloids are a class of naturally occurring compounds found in many plants, particularly those from the Solanaceae family, which includes the potato, tomato, eggplant and…
A new study has determined that altering a cellular process can lead stem cells to die or regenerate. The findings, published in the journal Cell…
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has issued its annual Cancer Statistics report for 2023. The report highlights a 33% decrease in overall cancer mortality since…
Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells divide and grow in an uncontrolled way. These abnormal cells can form tumors and can spread to…
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in the cells (melanocytes) that produce pigment in the skin. It is a more aggressive form…
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. It is a leading cause of death worldwide. Some…
Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer, is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the uterus (the endometrium). It is most commonly…
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the fats (lipids) in your blood. While your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, too much cholesterol…
Clear cell renal carcinoma (CCRC) is a type of kidney cancer that is characterized by the presence of clear cells in the tumors. It is…
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have found a way to use cancer cells to fight cancer. In a study published in Science Translational Medicine,…
A cross-section of mini bone marrow organoids showing cells that produce blood platelets, in a network of blood vessels. Credit: Dr. A. Khan, University of…
Cancer-causing bacteria are types of microorganisms that can contribute to the development of cancer in humans. These bacteria can infect various parts of the body…
Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses powerful drugs to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy can be used to cure cancer, reduce the size…
The study has two innovative aspects: the discovery of a new therapeutic target and the development of an effective nanocarrier for the selective delivery of…
The new drug may provide a new type of protection against COVID-19, one that will be effective even when new strains emerge. University of Southern…
The researchers discovered that inhibiting RNA synthesis with the THZ1 compound and analogs following therapies that cause DNA breakages, such as radiation therapy, dramatically improves…
When genetic mutations cause chromosomes to break apart and fuse together in different ways, normal cells can become cancerous. In this image, normal chromosomes (blue)…
To find new ways to treat triple-negative breast cancer, researchers have differentiated cancer cells to convert them into less harmful cells that no longer divide.…
The high conversion rate of curcumin prodrug TBP1901 to curcumin in bone marrow warrants its clinical application for diseases growing in the marrow like multiple…