Cancer can hide in the body for years, like a silent sleeper. Now, scientists have found that catching the flu or COVID-19 might wake these sleeping cancer cells up. This isn't just about feeling sick for a while. It's about how these viruses can cause trouble long after you're better. Researchers did experiments on mice and looked at health records of people who ha...
Scientists have found a protein that might help spot aggressive cancers early. This protein, called SAS-6, helps cells get ready to divide. But it also seems to play a role in how cancer spreads. Researchers from Brunel University of London discovered that high levels of SAS-6 make cells grow more and longer cilia. These are tiny antennae on cells that sense their su...
In parts of the world where it's common, a virus called Epstein-Barr (EBV) is found in over 90% of people with a specific type of throat cancer. This virus, the first known human DNA tumor virus, can cause big changes in how our chromosomes are organized. When EBV interacts with human DNA, it can rearrange the 3D structure of chromosomes. This can lead to what scient...
The body's defense system against cancer is a complex battlefield. Among the soldiers are CD8+ T cells, which play a crucial role in controlling tumors and responding to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapies. But not all CD8+ T cells are the same. Some are like seasoned veterans, while others are like fresh recruits. Understanding the differences between these c...
Cancer is a complex puzzle, with each type having its own set of rules. To crack this code, scientists need to understand how genes and the immune system interact. This is where TCGAimmunosurv comes in. It's a tool designed to make sense of vast amounts of data from cancer patients. This tool does something special. It looks at the big picture and the tiny details. ...
Brain tumors, specifically glioma, are a big problem. They start in the support cells of the brain and can be very serious. Doctors have tried many treatments like surgery, drugs, and radiation, but these tumors often come back. So, what's going on? One key player in this is something called TGF-β. It's like a messenger in the body that tells cells what to do. In gl...
Cancer cells are sneaky. They find ways to survive and grow, even when the body tries to stop them. Recent research shows that cancer cells steal fat from the blood. This fat helps them build strong walls and protects them from dying. Cancer cells use special sugar chains to grab fat molecules. These chains act like fishing lines, pulling in fat-packed molecules cal...
Glioblastoma is a scary brain cancer. People with it usually don't live more than a year and a half after they're diagnosed. Scientists are trying to figure out how to fight it. One protein, called Connexin43 (Cx43), is tricky. It can do good things, like stopping tumors from growing. But in glioblastoma, it can also do bad things, like helping the cancer grow and s...
The U. S. might be changing its rules about how much alcohol is okay to drink. Right now, the guidelines say men should have no more than two drinks a day, and women should have just one. But these rules might change soon. Some people think this is a bad idea. They say drinking any alcohol can cause cancer. This includes cancers of the mouth, throat, and breast. The...
Cancer is a major health issue worldwide, causing many deaths and illnesses. Even with progress in treatment, there are still big hurdles to overcome. This is why scientists are always looking for new ways to fight cancer. One exciting area of research is m5C RNA methylation. This process involves adding a methyl group to cytosine, one of the building blocks of R...