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“Randomness” Drives Cancer Cell Resistance or Sensitivity to Chemotherapy

A new study shows that cancer cells have an innate randomness in their ability to respond to chemotherapy.
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Cell "Squeezing" Technology Shows Promise Against Head and Neck Cancers

Research involving a cell "squeezing" process has shown promising results in a trial for the treatment of a subtype of HPV16-driven head and neck cancer.
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Light-Induced System Accelerates Drug Delivery Into Cells

A new system that uses light to help transport drugs into cells has been developed and has been shown to effectively deliver drugs to target cells.
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New Genetic Study in Large Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patient Cohort

A large-scale study in a cohort of leukemia patients has thrown light on the impact of rare gene mutations on patient prognosis.
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Nail Manicure Dryers Cause Cell Death and DNA Damage

A new study from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) has called into question the safety of the ultraviolet (UV) light devices used to cure gel manicures.
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Improved Anti-Tumor Drug Delivery Across Blood–Brain Barrier

Researchers have developed a new drug delivery approach that uses nanoparticles to enable more effective and targeted delivery of anti-cancer drugs to treat brain tumors in children.
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AI Predicts Cancer Patient Survival Using Medical Records

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that can predict cancer patient survival more accurately using more readily available data than previous tools.
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Epigenetic "Traffic Lights" Controlling Gene Activity Discovered

A study has revealed a "traffic light" mechanism controlling genetic activity within cells that could potentially be targeted by cancer drugs already in development.
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Immunotherapy Before and After Surgery Improves Outcomes for High-Risk Melanoma

Starting the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before surgery, instead of waiting until after surgery, significantly improves the outlook for patients with high-risk melanoma.
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More Paid Sick Leave Increases Cancer Screening

When employers are mandated to provide paid sick leave, more people get screened for cancer, reports a new study.
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