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Five genetic changes linked to pancreatic cancer risk

27 February 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have discovered changes to five new regions in the human genome that may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer...

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MiR-223 could help treat cancer and asthma

23 February 2018 | By Drug Target Review

A microRNA that regulates inflammation shows promise as a treatment for inflammatory diseases such as asthma and cancer...

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Flexible warped nanographene developed for bioimaging

22 February 2018 | By Drug Target Review

An international team of scientists has developed a water-soluble “warped nanographene”, a flexible molecule that is biocompatible and shows promise for fluorescent cell imaging.

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Lipid asymmetry plays key role in activating immune cells

20 February 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have shown that by preventing loss of membrane asymmetry it's possible to control the immune response...

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Studying mitosis’ structure to understand the inside of cancer cells

19 February 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have uncovered the architecture of the spindle pole body in yeast...

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iPS cells could serve as an effective cancer vaccine

19 February 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

A study in mice has suggested that iPS cells may train the immune system to attack or even prevent tumours...

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Metabolomics heralded as encouraging tool for personalised treatment of cancer

16 February 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Researchers in Spain provide specific examples of metabolomics applications in the field of clinical pharmacology and precision medicine, focusing on the therapeutic management of cancer.

New machine learning algorithm uncovers time-delayed interactions in cells

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New machine learning algorithm uncovers time-delayed interactions in cells

16 February 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Scientists have designed a new machine learning algorithm that uses time-series data to uncover underlying biological networks.

Novel classification can lead to new ways to diagnose and treat cancer

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Novel classification can lead to new ways to diagnose and treat cancer

14 February 2018 | By Drug Target Review

A novel approach to studying cancer has enabled researchers to group about 10,000 human cancers of 32 different types into 10 classes based on the molecular pathways that drive tumour growth.

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Huntington’s disease provides new cancer weapon

13 February 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

Scientists have discovered why Huntington's is so toxic to cancer cells and harnessed it for a novel approach to treat cancer...

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cDC1 cells could improve cancer immunotherapy

12 February 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

Chemicals that attract specialised immune cells toward tumours could be used to develop better immunotherapies for cancer patients...

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DNMT3A crystal structure linked to cancer development

12 February 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Scientists offer important information for understanding de novo DNA methlylation...

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Genomic sequencing augments diagnosis and treatment of lymphoid cancer

9 February 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

New assay may allow screening for 'actionable' gene mutations in routinely acquired archival biopsies...

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Scientists target glioma cancer stem cells which could improve patient survival

7 February 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Dartmouth scientists have successfully uncovered a therapeutic approach that targets aggressive brain cancer stem cells and could lead to improved patient survival.

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Stealth virus for cancer therapy

1 February 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Scientists have rebuilt adenoviruses so that they effectively recognise and infect tumour cells.

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