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Anti-linker antibodies: a universal key for CAR-T detection
Every new CAR-T needs a new detection tool – until now. Anti-linker antibodies could change how researchers develop and track these therapies.
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Melanoma research: targeted drug duo reactivates immune response
Researchers at Sutter’s California Pacific Medical Center have discovered a potential new treatment strategy for melanoma patients who stop responding to immunotherapy.
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How circulating tumour cell organoids are transforming oncology
Circulating tumour cell (CTC)-derived organoids are changing cancer research, providing scientists with a powerful tool for studying drug resistance and informing the development of new personalised therapies.
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Tumour stress drives T cell exhaustion – antioxidants may reverse it
A new research study has discovered that targeted antioxidants could restore T cell function – offering a potential boost for cancer immunotherapies like CAR-T.
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Single-cell technique tracks boron in live tumour cells
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a single-cell technique to track boron inside live tumour cells – making Boron Neutron Capture Therapy more effective in treating head and neck cancers.
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New SMART tool maps RNA modifications to tackle cancer and infections
Researchers have developed the first high-throughput tool to rapidly profile RNA modifications – a breakthrough that could lead to more precise treatments for cancer and antibiotic-resistant infections.
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Blocking GPNMB may halt triple-negative breast cancer progression
A new study has revealed that the protein GPNMB alters immune cells to aid cancer spread – pointing to the GPNMB-Siglec-9 pathway as a potential target for future treatments.
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Breakthrough glioblastoma research wins £400k charity funding
King’s College London and Medicines Discovery Catapult have secured £400,000 from The Brain Tumour Charity to fast-track a new drug delivery approach for glioblastoma, the most aggressive brain cancer. The project will support preclinical studies to move potential treatments closer to patients.
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Feline cancer breakthrough could help treat human tumours
Researchers have tested a new cancer drug in pet cats with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma – a disease notoriously hard to treat. The trial showed the therapy controlled cancer in 35 percent of cats with minimal side effects – and it could help to treat humans too.
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Gene therapies that listen and respond: the power of RNA regulation
Most gene therapies rely on static DNA promoters to control gene activity, but nature uses far more sophisticated tools. Dr Matthew Dale explores how harnessing RNA-level control could enable treatments that sense and respond in real time, offering unprecedented precision and safety.
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DNA organiser STAG3 could advance infertility and cancer research
Kyoto University researchers have discovered a new DNA-organising protein complex called STAG3-cohesin – a protein that appears in human B cells and blood cancers. This discovery could potentially lead to new approaches for treating infertility and certain cancers.
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Challenges in developing robust potency assays for ADCs
Developing robust potency assays for Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) is crucial for ensuring their clinical success, but designing assays that meet both technical and regulatory standards is challenging. Here, Abzena’s CSO Campbell Bunce explores the complexities of assay development and the importance of ensuring accuracy, consistency and regulatory alignment for ADCs…
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ecDNA discovery targets ‘zombie’ cells in childhood cancers
Researchers have discovered how circular extra-chromosomal DNA drives relapse in childhood cancers and found a way to target dormant “zombie” tumour cells – which could allow for the development of more durable treatments.
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New PCAI compound targets aromatase inhibitor-resistant breast cancer
Researchers at Florida A&M University have identified a new compound – NSL-YHJ-2-27 – that disrupts key survival pathways in aromatase inhibitor-resistant breast cancer cells – offering a potential new treatment for hard-to-treat cases.
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Kidney tumour organoids offer new drug testing platform
Scientists in China have used 3D bioprinting to grow kidney tumours from patients’ own cells, creating realistic models that could speed up development of personalised treatments.
