Vitamin D is not only an essential nutrient, but also the precursor of the hormone calcitriol, indispensable for health. It regulates the uptake of phosphate and calcium necessary for bones by the intestines, as well as cell ...
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Optum and Illumina Inc. researchers documented that less than half of patients with newly diagnosed advanced cancers received any biomarker testing before starting treatment, a gap that persisted despite established guidelines ...
Liquid biopsies are tests that detect signs of cancer through a simple blood draw. Unlike traditional biopsies, which require removing a piece of tissue, a liquid biopsy typically looks for mutations or modification changes ...
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The number of colorectal cancer cases in people under 50 is rising worldwide, especially in high-income countries. Possible causes include Western diets, obesity, lack of exercise, and the use of antibiotics, especially in ...
Jul 2, 2025
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A University of Alberta research team has identified a DNA structure that activates the immune system in cancer cells that are usually resistant to immunotherapy, offering hope of new, more effective treatments for colorectal ...
Jun 25, 2025
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Scientists at Fox Chase Cancer Center have identified a mutation in a common oncogene—a gene that can cause cancer—that may play an important role in colon cancer. Researchers also showed how this mutation could be targeted ...
Jun 24, 2025
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Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of tumor and is responsible for around 10% of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The tumor is particularly dangerous when it forms metastases—i.e. secondary tumors—in other ...
Jun 12, 2025
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First-line treatment with the triplet combination of encorafenib, cetuximab and mFOLFOX6 significantly improved survival compared to the standard of care in patients with BRAF V600E-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer, according ...
May 30, 2025
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Tumor cells in colorectal cancer exploit an important signaling pathway that normally controls embryo development. Researchers have now shown how a protein that controls the development of the arms and heart contributes to ...
May 22, 2025
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A joint research team affiliated with UNIST has developed a 3D-printed artificial tumor tissue capable of replicating the in vivo conditions of patient-derived cancer cells. This innovative model not only simulates the tumor ...
May 13, 2025
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