ALKBH5, a protein that removes a specific chemical tag from RNA, is known to make head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) more aggressive. But how exactly it does this has been a mystery. Now, researchers have uncovered a new pathway involving ALKBH5, a long non-coding RNA called NEAT1, and tw
In the world of cancer research, scientists are always on the lookout for new ways to stop cancer cells from growing and spreading. One recent study focused on a protein called PCGF1. This protein is part of a larger group of proteins known as Polycomb Group proteins. These proteins play a big role
The 2024 Cancer and Bone Society (CABS) meeting, held at the University of Sheffield, brought together experts to discuss the latest in bone cancer research. This event, which also included the Bone Research Society, focused on how cancer affects bones and how new treatments are being developed. On
Cholangiocarcinoma is a tricky cancer to deal with. It starts in the bile ducts and is not easy to spot early. This makes finding good biomarkers super important. Biomarkers are like signs that can tell doctors if someone might have cancer or how it's doing. Researchers have been looking for these s
The Knight family has made a huge donation to fight cancer. They gave $2 billion to the Oregon Health & Science University's Knight Cancer Institute. This is a lot of money. It is more than double the second-biggest donation this year. Warren Buffett gave $746. 7 million to his foundation. That is a
In the world of medical research, a new player has emerged that could change the game for people with a tough type of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This cancer is notorious for being resistant to many treatments, especially in cases with complex genetic issues like MECOM rearrang
Cancer cells are sneaky. They find ways to spread and grow in the body. Scientists are trying to understand how this happens. One big clue is something called the CXCL12/CXCR4 signaling axis. This is like a secret code that helps cancer cells, especially from the breast and prostate, to spread to th
Cancer is a tricky foe. It has some common traits, but finding shared molecular patterns across different types has been a challenge. Now, with tons of data at hand, researchers are diving deep to uncover these hidden links. A recent study took a big leap. They looked at data from twelve different
Cells have tiny doors called membrane rafts. These doors let in signals from the outside. These signals start big chemical activities inside the cell. But seeing these doors in action is hard. They are very small and always moving. Scientists have a new way to watch these doors. They use a special
A federal judge recently dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge ruled that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was not lawfully appointed. This decision is a blow to former President Trump's efforts to pursue legal action
