A protein that lets the immune system “see” lung cancer
Personalized cancer treatment is on the rise. Cancer is not just one disease but thousands of different types and subtypes that each respond…
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How the HPV virus causes cells to become cancer
By analyzing cervical tissue of women who had hysterectomies, researchers found that the virus sets off a domino effect in the tissue that…
New therapy for non-small cell lung cancer
Scientists at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute recently completed a Phase 1 trial for a new therapy for non-small cell…
Recent study suggests mono increases cancer risk
The Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infects over 90% of the adult population in the world and causes the disease commonly known as “mono” or…
First two cancer patients treated with CAR T cells still in remission
Their original killer T cells had turned into special helper T cells with two abilities: killing invading cells and helping other immune…
How mosquitoes sniff out their prey
Mosquitoes’ brains uniquely respond to a special blend of compounds found in human body odor, allowing them to track us by smell.
Do depression and anxiety affect cancer prognosis?
Depression and anxiety are associated with breast cancer recurrence and mortality. However, anxiety is less associated with these outcomes…
Using a modified herpes virus to treat skin cancer
A modified herpes virus is being tested for its ability to treat skin cancer, and it is predicted to work best when the tumors are small.
Why did a bunch of asteroids hit the Earth billions of years ago?
The first cells of life on Earth had a lot to contend with. Conditions were harsh and unpredictable. The air was thick with volcanic gases.…
Using the immune system to fight childhood brain and bone cancers
A recent study in mice demonstrated that "immunotherapy," using a special cell called a B7-H3 CAR T Cell, was able to shrink bone and brain…