New understanding of the human immune system
Scientists used a large-scale comparison of pairwise membrane protein interactions to reveal a complete network of the immune system.
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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…
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.
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…
The mRNA vaccine platform may also help cancer research
Scientists have been developing vaccines to protect against disease for years. Most of these vaccines have been prophylactic, meaning they…
Are cancer patients at a greater risk of dying from COVID-19 after treatment?
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic began in late 2019, and it is no secret that it has shaken up the healthcare system. Severe COVID-19 symptoms are…
How many people have prostate cancer and don’t know it?
Prostate cancer is a non-fatal form of uncontrolled cellular growth that starts within the prostate gland, part of the male reproductive…