New algae gel provides realistic platform for breast cancer research
In 2020, right when Jane Baude was starting her Ph.D. research at UC Santa Barbara, she learned that…
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…
Boosting the immune system to prevent cancer recurrence and improve survival
In experiments with mouse models of breast, pancreatic, and muscle cancers, researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital…
Post-operative radiation therapy reduces pelvic relapse in high-risk bladder cancer
Radiation therapy could be an underused tool to reduce pelvic relapse risk for patients with locally advanced, muscle-invasive…
Greek yogurt after exercise lowers inflammation more than carbs
Researchers discovered that young men who ate Greek yogurt after training showed lower levels of inflammation than those…
Genetic testing guides personalized radiation patients with HPV-positive throat cancer
Genetic testing can identify patients with HPV-positive throat cancer who may benefit from lower radiation doses, according to…
Loss of Trp53 gene affects immune responses in ovarian cancer
A new research paper was published in Volume 16 of Oncotarget on September 22, 2025, titled “Loss of Trp53 results in…
Study reveals a new oncogenic role of NBL1 in ovarian cancer metastasis
Ovarian cancer (OC), one of the three most common gynecological malignancies, is characterized by low early detection rates…
Understanding how lipids activate LC3-associated phagocytosis
LC3-associated phagocytosis (LAP) is a specialized process for degrading dead cells, microbes or other particles. It plays a…
Regular mammograms linked to longer survival in women over 80
For many older women, the question of whether to continue breast cancer screening has been uncertain. While most…
Magnetically-powered nanorobots enhance drug uptake in tumors
Spiky nanorobots powered by magnets have been developed to carry drugs and pierce tumor cell membranes, a key…
Genomic testing speeds patient accrual in high-risk prostate cancer trial
The NRG Oncology NRG-GU009 (PREDICT-RT) study evaluating intensified and de-intensified concurrent radiation regimens based on the genomic risk…