Using engineered bacteria to breach tumor defenses
Baylor University researchers have published a novel approach to fight colorectal cancer, using modified bacteria as a courier…
How somatic mutations shape disease and reveal new drug targets
Scientists reveal how evolution within our own tissues can drive disease, protect cells, and uncover hidden therapeutic targets…
MAT2A enhances PARN transcription via SRF to accelerate glycolysis and drive malignant progression in osteosarcoma
Prater, S. & McKeon, B. in StatPearls (StatPearls Publishing Copyright © 2024, StatPearls Publishing LLC., 2024). Du, X.…
Study shows one in ten young cancer patients develop metastatic recurrence
A new study of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with seven common cancers reveals that nearly one in…
Drug shows striking success in treating children with multi-metastatic Ewing sarcoma
Ewing sarcoma is one of the most common bone cancers seen in children, and if it spreads, it…
Highly targeted gene therapy could revolutionize treatment for cancers linked to herpesvirus
In a preclinical study, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center scientists developed a highly targeted gene therapy that could…
Gene expression maps explain why diseases often occur together
By grouping patients based on gene activity, scientists show that shared molecular pathways, especially immune-related ones, help explain…
Colorectal cancer identified by its unique microbial fingerprint
Colorectal cancer is unique in having its own microbial ‘fingerprint’ – according to new research from the University…