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New insights into why immunotherapy works for some cancers, not others

A multi-institutional study co-authored by University of Texas at Arlington scientists uncovered a mechanism by which cancer cells prevent the immune system from activating and attacking the cancerous invaders.

24 Jan 2024

From gut to brain: How diet can influence Alzheimer's and Parkinson's outcomes

Diet modification and alterations in the intestinal microbial population could impact the disease course of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

23 Jan 2024

Sweetener 'Stevia' does not alter gut microbiota composition, confirms new study

The impact of 12 weeks of regular consumption of stevia, non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs), on the human gut microbiota.

22 Jan 2024

New bioengineered strategy shows potential for treating ulcerative colitis

By taking advantage of mechanisms that allow cancer cells to evade immune attack, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have developed a new strategy in animal models that has potential for treating ulcerative colitis.

17 Jan 2024

Combining health data with whole genome sequence data in cancer patients can help doctors provide more tailored care

Researchers evaluated the impact of integrating whole-genome sequencing data with clinical outcomes across 13,880 tumors from 33 cancer types, assessing precision care potentials within the UK NHS through the 100,000 Genomes Cancer Programme.

16 Jan 2024

New analysis of cancer cells identifies 370 targets for smarter, personalized treatments

A new, systematic analysis of cancer cells identifies 370 candidate priority drug targets across 27 cancer types, including breast, lung and ovarian cancers.

13 Jan 2024

Study shows how cancer care can be transformed from 'one size fits all' approach into precision healthcare

In the largest study of its kind, scientists today report how combining health data with whole genome sequence (WGS) data in patients with cancer can help doctors provide more tailored care for their patients.

10 Jan 2024

Research discovers fibronectin's role in BRAF-mutant thyroid cancer resistance

New research overseen by University of Colorado Cancer Center member Rebecca Schweppe, PhD, could lead to improved treatment for people with thyroid cancer characterized by a mutation in the BRAF gene -; a mutation also responsible for some types of melanoma, colorectal cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, and ovarian cancer.

10 Jan 2024

Study reveals mangos attenuates potential against colon cancer

The chemo-preventive potential of Mangiferin (MF) (mango).

10 Jan 2024

Revolutionary study reveals Lactobacillus acidophilus could ward off liver cancer linked to fatty liver disease

Probiotic supplementation with Lactobacillus acidophilus could help prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

8 Jan 2024

Fruit fly research solves human disease and fuels new cancer immunotherapy approach

Scientists have solved a cellular murder mystery nearly 25 years after the case went cold. Following a trail of evidence from fruit flies to mice to humans revealed that cannibalistic cells likely cause a rare human immunodeficiency.

5 Jan 2024

Anti-CTLA-4 nanobodies offer promising strategy to prevent colitis in cancer immunotherapy

Microbiota-reactive T cells trigger colitis in mice harboring the microbiota of wild-caught mice following CTLA-4 blockade, according to a new study that reveals a major mechanism by which anti-CTLA-4 antibodies induce inflammatory toxicities during antitumor immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies.

4 Jan 2024

Study: High-fat diets impact genes in the intestines, brain, and immune system

A UC Riverside study to motivate your new year's resolutions: it demonstrates that high-fat diets affect genes linked not only to obesity, colon cancer and irritable bowels, but also to the immune system, brain function, and potentially COVID-19 risk.

3 Jan 2024

$4.9 million grant awarded to build EndO-trial consortium for improving the lives of Crohn's patients

Cleveland Clinic and the University of Western Ontario have been awarded a $4.9 million grant from Helmsley Charitable Trust to build a consortium to develop clinical trial outcome tools for patients with Crohn's disease and permanent ileostomy.

3 Jan 2024

Common inflammation pathway turns anthrax toxin into killer

Bacillus anthracis lethal toxin (LT) is a determinant of lethal anthrax. Its function in myeloid cells is required for bacterial dissemination, and LT itself can directly trigger dysfunction of the cardiovascular system.

26 Dec 2023

AGA releases the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on management of pouchitis

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on the management of pouchitis, the most common complication people with ulcerative colitis experience following surgery to remove their colon.

19 Dec 2023

Colon News and Research

New insights into why immunotherapy works for some cancers, not others

From gut to brain: How diet can influence Alzheimer's and Parkinson's outcomes

Sweetener 'Stevia' does not alter gut microbiota composition, confirms new study

New bioengineered strategy shows potential for treating ulcerative colitis

Combining health data with whole genome sequence data in cancer patients can help doctors provide more tailored care

New analysis of cancer cells identifies 370 targets for smarter, personalized treatments

Study shows how cancer care can be transformed from 'one size fits all' approach into precision healthcare

Research discovers fibronectin's role in BRAF-mutant thyroid cancer resistance

Study reveals mangos attenuates potential against colon cancer

Revolutionary study reveals Lactobacillus acidophilus could ward off liver cancer linked to fatty liver disease

Fruit fly research solves human disease and fuels new cancer immunotherapy approach

Anti-CTLA-4 nanobodies offer promising strategy to prevent colitis in cancer immunotherapy

Study: High-fat diets impact genes in the intestines, brain, and immune system

$4.9 million grant awarded to build EndO-trial consortium for improving the lives of Crohn's patients

Common inflammation pathway turns anthrax toxin into killer

AGA releases the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on management of pouchitis

“Forever chemicals” could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms

Simple eye test spots patients at risk for postoperative cognitive dysfunction

Study explores the intricate gut-brain-liver connection and its impact on health

Understanding why healthy cells help cancer cells to evade treatment

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Why use light scattering to analyze proteins and viral vectors?

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