Young donor age proves critical for survival after stem cell transplantation
The selection of suitable donors is crucial for the long-term recovery of patients after an allogeneic hematopoietic stem…
Researchers identify key differences between two subtypes of chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and their international collaborators have identified key developmental and molecular differences…
Genetic modification enhances “living drugs” for blood cancers
CAR T cells are patient-derived, genetically engineered immune cells. They are “living drugs” and constitute a milestone in…
New method reveals how mitochondrial DNA mutations influence cancer growth
Mitochondria act as energy factories in cells and have their own, separate DNA. Mutations to mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)…
New method uncovers how extracellular vesicles impact immune response in cancer
Certain types of biochemical processes can impair the immune system’s ability to recognize and kill cancer cells. Purdue…
Research examines how cancer may invalidate forensic age-estimation tools
A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 7 of Aging (Aging-US) on July 17, 2025, titled “The influence of cancer…
Dual epigenetic marks found to regulate cell identity
Shedding light on what determines how cells become what they are meant to be-nerves, bone, muscles, etc.-can also…
New leukemia drug offers hope for children and adults
When Madi Seivert was diagnosed with leukemia at age 3, her parents worried about her future. “Cancer is…