In a JAMA Insights article, published on May 1 by JAMA, co-authors Keating and Pace summarize the current state of
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Geometry is key to T-cell triggering: Engineers discover geometric underpinnings of T-cell stimulation through precise engineering of T-cell receptor geometry, building a 3-D nanofabricated biomimetic surface that simulates the key components of an antigen-presenting cell
T cells protect the body from foreign substances (known as antigens) and are an essential component of the body’s immune
Continue reading »Distress in men following prostate cancer can be reduced
A new web-based support programme will help reduce the psychological stress that impacts men who are recovering from prostate cancer.
Continue reading »Obesity inhibits key cancer defense mechanism: Obesity could enhance cancer development while aspirin might prevent it — a new insight into potential targets for cancer prevention
Obesity is a known risk factor for certain types of cancer, including colon, pancreatic and breast cancer. Studies have shown
Continue reading »Why cancer cells go to sleep—the mystery of cancer dormancy
Cancer has always been thought of as something that grows rapidly and uncontrollably, but this view may be wrong. New
Continue reading »Belief in fake causes of cancer is rife
Mistaken belief in mythical causes of cancer is rife according to new research jointly funded by Cancer Research UK and
Continue reading »Organoids reveal how a deadly brain cancer grows
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is an incredibly deadly brain cancer and presents a serious black box challenge. It’s virtually impossible to
Continue reading »Obese patients underrepresented in cancer clinical trials
Obesity is a risk factor for a number of cancer types and can influence cancer treatment outcomes. In 2014, cancer
Continue reading »New breath and urine tests detect early breast cancer more accurately
A new method for early and accurate breast cancer screening has been developed by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the
Continue reading »Do prostate cancer cells have an Achilles’ heel?
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago describe new ways to selectively kill prostate cancer cells by exploiting the
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