Skin Cancer News and Research

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New study examines how polarity regulators control cellular mechanics in skin

The cell polarity protein Par3 controls mechanic changes in the skin and plays an important role in cell division.

31 Jul 2019

Review focuses on aging in ethnic skin

The population in the United States is expected to become increasingly older, with estimates indicating that by the year 2030, nearly 40 percent of Americans will be over the age of 65.

26 Jul 2019

Limiting UV exposure is the number one way to reduce rising female skin cancer rates

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., affecting one in five Americans in their lifetime. Limiting exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the number one way individuals can reduce their risk of skin cancer, though new data suggests that UV exposure is on the rise, particularly among Caucasian girls and young women.

25 Jul 2019

Researchers aim to develop a plaster for detecting skin cancer

Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer and, in Sweden, malignant melanoma is the most increasing of all cancer types.

25 Jul 2019

UV-DDB protein scouts DNA damage and oversees repair

In the time it takes you to read this sentence, every cell in your body suffers some form of DNA damage. Without vigilant repair, cancer would run rampant, and now scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have gotten a glimpse of how one protein in particular keeps DNA damage in check.

22 Jul 2019

New technology helps develop more personalized treatments for patients with advanced cancers

Being able to identify targets for adoptive cell therapies is one of the first steps in developing personalized treatments for people with hard-to-treat cancers.

22 Jul 2019

Embrace your natural skin tone to prevent skin cancer, say experts

According to a new report by Cancer Research UK, the incidence of skin cancer has “soared” over the last ten years.

18 Jul 2019

Scientists discover how resistance to the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil arises

Australian researchers have unlocked the mystery as to why the chemotherapy drug 5-Fluorouracil is not effective at treating certain cancers.

17 Jul 2019

AI-enabled device detects if targeted chemotherapy is working

A new portable device that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and biosensors can rapidly detect if cancer cells thrive after chemotherapy treatment.

17 Jul 2019

Experts discuss 5G health risks as network switches on in the UK

As the 5G mobile network launches in some UK cities, experts discuss whether there is any reliable evidence to suggest people should be worried.

15 Jul 2019

Research sheds light on sun-induced DNA damage and repair

It is a well known fact that the sun’s ultraviolet rays can damage the skin. Now, a new study sheds light on what happens after DNA damage occurs, and how the body initiates repair.

15 Jul 2019

GW researchers underscore need for tailored skin cancer prevention programs

Sun safety practices for attendees at skin cancer screening events differ from the general public, according to findings published by researchers from the George Washington University Cancer Center.

10 Jul 2019

New drug combination found to be effective against uveal melanoma in preclinical studies

Uveal melanoma is a very aggressive type of melanoma that affects the eye. It is a rare disorder, affecting an estimated 2,500 people in the United States each year.

8 Jul 2019

Scientists aim to develop new ointment that could reduce risks of primary skin cancer

Scientists from Far Eastern Federal University, V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Dmitry Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology, and Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, assumed the risks of primary skin cancer and its recurrences can be significantly reduced by applying the ointment with antisense oligonucleotides which are short DNA, RNA fragments used in oncology to suppress the synthesis of tumor proteins.

3 Jul 2019

Gene mutation discovery leads to novel treatment for patient with severe lymphatic condition

Faced with a preteen boy in pain and struggling to breathe from a severe, deteriorating rare condition, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia identified the responsible gene mutation and harnessed that knowledge to develop a novel treatment that dramatically improved the problem.

2 Jul 2019

Multiple Sclerosis patients may have greater risk of developing cancer

New results of a 65-year follow-up study of nearly 7,000 Norwegian patients with Multiple Sclerosis suggest that patients may have a greater overall risk of developing cancer than the general population, with an especially high risk of cancer in respiratory organs, urinary organs and the central nervous system.

1 Jul 2019

Skin Cancer News and Research

Latest Skin Cancer News and Research

New study examines how polarity regulators control cellular mechanics in skin

Review focuses on aging in ethnic skin

Limiting UV exposure is the number one way to reduce rising female skin cancer rates

Researchers aim to develop a plaster for detecting skin cancer

UV-DDB protein scouts DNA damage and oversees repair

New technology helps develop more personalized treatments for patients with advanced cancers

Embrace your natural skin tone to prevent skin cancer, say experts

Scientists discover how resistance to the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil arises

AI-enabled device detects if targeted chemotherapy is working

Experts discuss 5G health risks as network switches on in the UK

Research sheds light on sun-induced DNA damage and repair

GW researchers underscore need for tailored skin cancer prevention programs

New drug combination found to be effective against uveal melanoma in preclinical studies

Scientists aim to develop new ointment that could reduce risks of primary skin cancer

Gene mutation discovery leads to novel treatment for patient with severe lymphatic condition

Multiple Sclerosis patients may have greater risk of developing cancer

Protein linked to malignant melanoma

Promising new approaches in the fight against brain metastasis

Novel combination therapy shown to be safe and effective for prostate cancer patients

New class of radiopharmaceuticals offer fresh perspective on cancer imaging, theranostics

Industry Focus eBook - Analytical Chemistry (2nd Edition) eBook

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

Skin Cancer News and Research

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Industry Focus eBook - Analytical Chemistry (2nd Edition) eBook

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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