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A Simple Urine Test Could Detect Brain Tumors

Researchers in Japan have developed a new device to identify proteins – which are diagnostic biomarkers of brain cancer – in urine. The study is published in ACS Nano.
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New Blood Test Detects and Profiles Prostate Cancers

A nanotechnology-based "liquid biopsy" has been shown to detect and profile prostate cancers, even when tiny amounts are present.
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Why Isn't Immunotherapy More Effective Against Lung Cancer?

Bacteria naturally found in the lungs could be responsible for dampening the immune response to cancer after immunotherapy, reducing its effectiveness, reports new study.
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AI Algorithm Provides New Insights Into Deadly Brain Cancer

An AI algorithm has helped researchers to identify and validate two proteins that drive brain cancer progression, which could be used to stratify the disease or as therapeutic targets.
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Latte Foam Inspires Oxygen-Trapping Materials to Improve Cancer Therapy

Researchers have created a gas-trapping material that could be used to deliver oxygen to tumors and possibly improve cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation.
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Cancer Trigger May Resemble Gene Switch in Early Embryos

The molecular switch responsible for "turning on" genes in early embryos has been identified in new research, and many of the trigger suspects are cancer-associated genes.
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Molecular Pathways and Subtypes of Metastatic Cancer Cells Unveiled

Researchers in a new study have studied the pathways metastatic cancer cells use and identified subtypes based on their gene expression, unveiling potential weaknesses that may have implications for therapy.
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Anti-Cancer Antibodies Boosted by Reducing Their Grip

New research from the Centre of Cancer Immunology has shown that changing how tightly an antibody binds to a target could improve treatments for cancer.
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Dog Breed, Weight and Sex May Determine Best Age for Cancer Screening

A new study using data from over 3,000 dogs has revealed links between a dog's age at cancer diagnosis and their breed, weight and sex, potentially informing future cancer screening guidelines.
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Sound Waves Trigger Anti-Cancer Immune Responses in Mice

New research has shown that sound waves can break down the cancer cell wall "cloak", revealing cancer cell markers that were previously hidden and triggering an immune response.
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