Neoplasms: News and Research on Melanoma

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Age-related biological changes cause tumors to spread

In a preclinical study, Cedars-Sinai investigators have demonstrated how age-related changes to cells surrounding a tumor make melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, more likely to spread in patients aged 70 and older. Their study, ...

PBAF chromatin may explain melanoma spread to the brain

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a possible reason why some cases of melanoma—a dangerous form of skin cancer—spread to the brain. Their study, published in Molecular Cell, highlights ...

Exploring the effect of oxidizing compounds on melanoma cells

Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer. Although less common, it is the most serious due to its high potential for metastasis. Despite the health benefits of sunlight, prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays is ...

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