Colorectal Cancer News and Research

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The Clinical Importance of Circulating Tumor DNA

Cancer remains a leading killer among medical causes of death worldwide.

31 Aug 2023

Innovative insights into effects of hematopoietic changes on colon cancer, unveiling therapeutic avenues

Researchers investigated whether bone marrow-derived cells contribute to colitis-associated colon cancer.

29 Aug 2023

Can vitamins really fight cancer? New study uncovers surprising links between micronutrients and cancer risk

The study uses Mendelian randomization to examine the relationship between 14 micronutrients and 22 cancer outcomes, finding significant associations between higher magnesium and vitamin B12 levels and increased risks of breast and colorectal cancers, respectively.

27 Aug 2023

UofL researchers receive $11.7 million to study microorganisms throughout the body

University of Louisville researchers have received $11.7 million to study microorganisms throughout the body, including the mouth. What they find could lead to better understanding and treatment of a range of chronic conditions.

25 Aug 2023

Two new projects aim to improve health care access for underserved populations

Nansi Boghossian and Melissa Nolan, both associate professors in the Arnold School's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, have been awarded more than $600K each from The Duke Endowment to lead projects that improve access to health care for underserved populations.

25 Aug 2023

The role played by the gut microbiome in metabolizing selected sweeteners

The current evidence on the role of the gut microbiome in metabolizing sweeteners and their metabolites.

24 Aug 2023

Study shows how cancer can selfishly hijack a helpful immune pathway to spread

A study led by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and Weill Cornell Medicine discovered a new relationship between cancer cells and the immune system, and shows how cancer can selfishly hijack a normally helpful immune pathway.

23 Aug 2023

High-fat diet changes gut bacteria, bile acids, and increases colorectal cancer risk

The prevalence of colorectal cancer in people under the age of 50 has risen in recent decades. One suspected reason: the increasing rate of obesity and high-fat diets.

22 Aug 2023

Associations between alcohol intake, cancer risk, and modifying factors in women: smoking, BMI, and MHT interactions

Researchers examined the association between moderate alcohol intake and specific cancer risks.

21 Aug 2023

Can your screen time affect your bowel movements?

The causal relationship between leisure screen time and irritable bowel syndrome.

18 Aug 2023

Researchers receive DoD grant to target chemotherapy resistance in pancreatic cancer

Researchers with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)'s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program to target chemotherapy resistance in pancreatic cancer.

17 Aug 2023

Epigenetic drug-sensitive biomarkers for cancer

Researchers perform an epigenome-wide multi-omic high-throughput screen to identify actionable epigenetic drug-sensitive biomarkers.

15 Aug 2023

CORRECTION: Air pollution linked to increased risk of non-lung cancers in older adults

Chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults, according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

11 Aug 2023

Gut microbiota could affect the responsiveness and efficacy of cancer treatment

A vast number of microbes colonizes the human body to form an ecological community known as the microbiota. Microbiota are made up of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and archaea.

11 Aug 2023

Study explores the use of existing medicines to revolutionize cancer treatment

In a recent study published in the journal of Genes & Diseases, Research team led by Lu explores the potential for the use of FDA-approved hypertension and EMA-approved cough medicines to revolutionize cancer treatment.

10 Aug 2023

Study explores the diverse expression patterns of T cell priming markers across cancers

A recent study explored transcriptomics of T-cell priming markers (TPMs) across different cancers.

10 Aug 2023

Are inflammatory bowel disease patients more at risk of colorectal cancer?

Researchers analyzed data from a large cohort of inflammatory bowel disease patients and looked at the risk and frequency of colorectal cancer.

9 Aug 2023

Air pollution linked to increased risk of non-lung cancer in older adults

7 Aug 2023

Recent advances in the understanding of the role and mechanism of CCAR2 in cancer

Researchers described the dual role of cell cycle and apoptosis regulator 2 (CCAR2) in cancer progression as a tumor suppressor and promoter.

4 Aug 2023

Nutrition meets cancer therapy: How gut microbiome and diet impact immunotherapy success

Researchers investigated the complex relationship between gut bacteria, diet, and patient nutrition.

4 Aug 2023

Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Latest Colorectal Cancer News and Research

The Clinical Importance of Circulating Tumor DNA

Innovative insights into effects of hematopoietic changes on colon cancer, unveiling therapeutic avenues

Can vitamins really fight cancer? New study uncovers surprising links between micronutrients and cancer risk

UofL researchers receive $11.7 million to study microorganisms throughout the body

Two new projects aim to improve health care access for underserved populations

The role played by the gut microbiome in metabolizing selected sweeteners

Study shows how cancer can selfishly hijack a helpful immune pathway to spread

High-fat diet changes gut bacteria, bile acids, and increases colorectal cancer risk

Associations between alcohol intake, cancer risk, and modifying factors in women: smoking, BMI, and MHT interactions

Can your screen time affect your bowel movements?

Researchers receive DoD grant to target chemotherapy resistance in pancreatic cancer

Epigenetic drug-sensitive biomarkers for cancer

CORRECTION: Air pollution linked to increased risk of non-lung cancers in older adults

Gut microbiota could affect the responsiveness and efficacy of cancer treatment

Study explores the use of existing medicines to revolutionize cancer treatment

Study explores the diverse expression patterns of T cell priming markers across cancers

Are inflammatory bowel disease patients more at risk of colorectal cancer?

Air pollution linked to increased risk of non-lung cancer in older adults

Recent advances in the understanding of the role and mechanism of CCAR2 in cancer

Nutrition meets cancer therapy: How gut microbiome and diet impact immunotherapy success

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The evolution of OCT for retinal imaging and disease intervention

Supercharging Next-Gen Antibody Discovery with AI and High-Throughput Experimentation

Prof. Dr. Kristina Kusche-Vihrog

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Innovation in neuroscience drug discovery - eBook eBook

The evolution of OCT for retinal imaging and disease intervention

Supercharging Next-Gen Antibody Discovery with AI and High-Throughput Experimentation

Prof. Dr. Kristina Kusche-Vihrog

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