Bacteria naturally present in the human intestine (known as the gut microbiota) can transform cholesterol-derived bile acids into powerful metabolites that strengthen anti-cancer immunity by blocking ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC), a type of cancer that affects the large intestine and rectum, is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide.

While doctors determined he broke his right clavicle, they wanted to do a follow-up MRI to understand why. The reason felt startling — O’Keefe had Stage 4 kidney cancer that had spread to his ...

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers and has one of the lowest survival rates—only 10% after five years.

Most cancer genome studies have focused on mutations in the tumor itself and how such gene variants allow a tumor to grow unchecked. A new study takes a deep dive into inherited cancer mutations ...

A recent study has uncovered a potential breakthrough in treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), a debilitating ...

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) developed a longitudinal atlas of neuroblastoma, a common and ...

Co-Located Cell Types Help Drive Aggressive Brain Tumors Feb. 7, 2025 — A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth ...

Cell polarity is the asymmetric organisation of several cellular components, including its plasma membrane, cytoskeleton or organelles. This asymmetry can be used for specialised functions, such ...

They'll check out your scalp, skin, and neck. Your doctor will also look for any swollen lymph nodes near your tumor. Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped parts to help your immune system fight off ...

Cysts are typically soft lumps filled with air or fluid. In contrast, tumors are masses of one type of cell. Cysts are usually not harmful, but they may be uncomfortable or cause pain sometimes.

Cell signalling is the mechanism by which stimuli are transmitted via a signalling cascade to effector molecules that orchestrate the appropriate response. Types of cell signalling pathways ...