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Over 200 cyclists from across the country participated in the 7-day Empire State Ride from July 26 to August 2, raising funds for cancer research at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York. The event has become a significant movement in the fight against cancer, with its inaugural
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Researchers at CureLab Oncology have announced that their DNA plasmid therapy, Elenagen, has shown a 90% success rate in alleviating chronic pain in dogs with osteoarthritis. This breakthrough therapy, which was previously shown to be safe and effective against lethal ovarian cancer, reprograms aged or dysfunctional mesenchymal stem cells to
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As the two companies embark on a decade-long partnership, they are leveraging diagnostic innovations to accelerate the development of personalized cancer treatments. From its inception in 2017, the collaboration has evolved into a comprehensive diagnostic partnership, with bioMérieux's BACT/ALERT systems and VITEK MS for microbial identification supporting
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Research presented from Jiangsu, People's Republic of China, has demonstrated significant advancements in bladder cancer immunotherapy, particularly in addressing limitations of the current gold standard, Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG). Investigators at Kunshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine have shown that novel combinations of sasanlimab (a PD-1 monoclonal antibody) with
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Researchers at the City of Hope National Medical Center have made a significant discovery in cancer gene therapy, developing a new cell-selective and double-stranded STAT3 antisense oligonucleotide (CpG-STAT3dsASO) that targets human/mouse glioma cells and immune cells, but not T cells. This innovative approach has shown promise in reducing progression
Cancer research
Researchers at the University of Tehran have made significant breakthroughs in cancer gene therapy, specifically focusing on the combination of PTEN and p53 genes to target and kill cancer cells. This promising approach has shown remarkable antitumor effects in colorectal cancer cells, demonstrating a synergistic impact when combined. The study
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Research conducted by the Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore has led to a novel approach in cancer treatment, using the PRL3-zumab to target intracellular oncoproteins. The study, published in Cell Reports Medicine, demonstrated the efficacy of PRL3-zumab in prolonging progression-free survival in patients with late-stage
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Researchers at Aligarh Muslim University have identified the therapeutic potential of gold nanoparticles in cancer therapy, utilizing green synthesis methods that are free from toxic chemicals. According to the study, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) possess anti-cancer, apoptotic, and immune modulation properties, making them an effective candidate in various cancer therapeutics. The
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Scientists from Michigan State University and Henry Ford Health have been awarded a $3 million grant to study new treatments for patients with head and neck cancer caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). This cancer type significantly affects patients' quality of life, with symptoms including challenges with speech, swallowing,
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Research on pediatric ulcerative colitis (UC) has shown that transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) and transabdominal bowel ultrasound (TBUS) can accurately evaluate disease activity and detect remission in children. The study, conducted by the Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (IRCCS), involved 26 pediatric UC patients who underwent endoscopy and ultrasound examinations.
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Researchers at Tzu Chi University have discovered that simvastatin, a commonly used medication for cholesterol management, may have a repurposed role in cancer therapy, specifically in treating endometrial cancer. The study investigated the effects of simvastatin on endometrial cancer-associated mesenchymal stem cells (EmCaMSCs), which play a crucial role in immunosuppression
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The Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Punjab has introduced DNA and RNA-based Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) for advanced cancer diagnosis and personalized treatment in its Mohali unit. This technology enables rapid and comprehensive analysis of genetic mutations driving cancer, allowing doctors to tailor treatment plans to a
