All Cancer Microbiology articles
-
NewsLong-term yogurt consumption tied to decreased incidence of certain types of colorectal cancer
A new study finds that yogurt consumption over time may protect against colorectal cancer through changes in the gut microbiome. Long-term consumption of two or more servings per week of yogurt was tied to lower rates of proximal colorectal cancer positive for Bifidobacterium.
-
NewsFungal protein yields new ways to modulate cell activity remotely
A new study introduces tools that remotely and non-invasively communicate with and control the activity of engineered cells once they’ve entered the body. It focuses on a fungal protein the team have developed called Melt, which can be toggled by temperature.
-
NewsCould faecal microbiota transplantation help patients heal after stem cell transplantation?
A study, from a part of an ongoing clinical trial, has reported the safety of oral faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) to help patients recover from the loss of gut microbiome after allogeneic stem cell transplantation for blood cancers.
-
NewsA therapeutic HPV vaccine could eliminate precancerous cervical lesions
A therapeutic vaccine targeting human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16) induced regression in high-grade precancerous cervical lesions, according to the results from a phase II clinical trial.
-
NewsHepatitis B is a problem for a growing number of patients on immunosuppressive medications
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has unveiled an updated clinical practice guideline addressing the prevention and management of hepatitis B virus reactivation (HBVr) in patients on immunosuppressive drugs.
-
NewsResearch using non-toxic bacteria to fight high-mortality cancers prepares for clinical trials
A promising research study in treating high mortality late-stage cancers with a non-toxic bacterial therapy - BacID - has proven to be safe and more targeted. The newly developed treatment would undergo clinical trials with cancer patients in 2027.
-
NewsOral cancer and microbiome: new insights into tumor growth mechanisms
A recent study has made significant strides in uncovering how the oral microbiome plays a crucial role in the progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), unveiling metabolic pathways and mechanisms that may serve as potential therapeutic targets.
-
NewsRoute of entry for Semliki Forest virus into the brain revealed, yielding brain cancer treatment hope
Researchers have shown that the Semliki Forest virus enters the central nervous system by first entering the cerebrospinal fluid and binding to a specific cell type before penetrating deeper into the brain, potentially tagging the virus as an agent for treating brain cancer.
-
NewsScientists explain how a compound from sea sponge exerts its biological effects
Girolline, a compound extracted from the sea sponge Pseudaxinyssa cantharella, has been investigated for possible antitumor effects and also found to have anti-malarial effects. Now researchers have a better idea of how it works.
-
NewsWhat we eat affects our health — and can alter how our genes function
New research identifies the direct epigenetic effects of two common byproducts of fiber digestion and finds that some of the alterations in gene expression have anti-cancer actions.
-
NewsStudy links vaginal microbiome differences to higher cervical cancer rates in Native American women
Researchers found that protective microorganisms were present at higher rates in non-Native women compared with Native American women.
-
NewsStart-up EBViously announces its launch
EBViously, a spin-off of Helmholtz Munich, officially started operations on 11 November 2024. The company is developing a preventive vaccine against diseases caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
-
NewsResearchers find previously unknown links between microbial bile acids and the risk of colon cancer
Microbes living in our guts help us digest food by reshaping the bile acids that our livers produce for breaking down fats. It turns out that two of these microbially-modified bile acids may affect our risk — in opposite directions — for developing colon cancer. Source: Photo by ...
-
NewsA dial for tuning the immune system: Discovery sheds light on why COVID makes some sicker than others
A new study identifies an “immune system tuning dial,” which originated as a bug in the genetic code tens of millions of years ago. When this signaling goes awry and leads the body to under or overreact, people are more likely to develop severe or Long COVID.
-
NewsInitiative to start HPV vaccination at age 9 improved completion rates
A quality improvement program designed to increase earlier uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine raised vaccination rates significantly, according to a study.
-
NewsPossible colon cancer vaccine target uncovered in bacteria
Higher rates of certain cancers may be linked to two particular strains of bacteria. Targeting these with treatments or vaccines could help reduce the risk of colorectal, bladder, and prostate cancers.
-
NewsCommon food poison toxin speeds colon cancer spread
A toxin in the bacteria that’s one of the most common causes of foodborne illness accelerates the spread of colorectal tumors to other parts of the body, a study has found.
-
NewsCervical cancer deaths in young women plummet after introduction of HPV vaccine
Cervical cancer deaths have plunged dramatically among women under age 25, and researchers believe this is likely due to HPV vaccination.
-
NewsResearchers develop light-guided siRNA delivery system based on cyanobacteria
In a study published in Cell Reports Physical Science on Nov. 25, a research team led by Prof. Cai Lintao from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported its development of an innovative intelligent light-guided biohybrid system, the CTPA/siCSF1R system, to target tumor-associated ...
-
NewsScientists implicate a novel cellular protein in hepatitis A infection
Viruses have thrived in humans for tens of thousands of years, evolving to take advantage of the machinery of cells to replicate and survive inside us. Some can slip past our defenses and invade without even causing symptoms. Source: Shirasaki et al. (2024) (Left) Liver cells infected with ...
