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cancer, microbiology

Cheese Preservative Slows Oral Cancer Spread in Mice: Study
Max Kozlov | Oct 1, 2020 | 4 min read
The results add to mounting evidence of microbes’ roles in tumor growth and point to the possibility of impeding malignancies by inhibiting bacteria.
Microbial Signatures in Blood Are Associated with Various Cancers
Shawna Williams | Jul 13, 2020 | 2 min read
A study suggests the potential for a noninvasive diagnostic that could detect tumors early and differentiate between disease types.
Zika as Cancer Buster?
Amy Schleunes | Apr 1, 2020 | 2 min read
By infecting glioblastoma cells but not healthy brain tissue, some form of the virus could serve a therapeutic purpose.
Does the Microbiome Help the Body Fight Cancer?
Catherine Offord | Jul 10, 2019 | 4 min read
Research in mice and humans is beginning to establish a link between the composition of microbes in the gut and immune responses to tumor cells, but the mechanisms are not yet clear.
Fecal Transplant Heals Colitis Caused by Immunotherapy
Anna Azvolinsky | Nov 12, 2018 | 4 min read
A case study of two patients with advanced cancer shows it might be possible to avoid a common and severe side effect of immunotherapy treatment.
Caught on Camera
The Scientist | May 1, 2018 | 1 min read
Selected rare-disease Images of the Day from the-scientist.com
Cancer-Fighting Chemical Found in Human Skin Bacteria
Diana Kwon | Mar 1, 2018 | 2 min read
A molecule produced by a strain of Staphylococcus epidermis interferes with DNA synthesis.
Toward Killing Cancer with Bacteria
Ruth Williams | Feb 8, 2017 | 3 min read
Researchers employ an engineered microbe to destroy tumor cells in mice.
Microbes Meet Cancer
Kate Yandell | Apr 1, 2016 | 10+ min read
Understanding cancer’s relationship with the human microbiome could transform immune-modulating therapies.
Immune Influence
Kate Yandell | Mar 31, 2016 | 1 min read
In recent years, research has demonstrated that microbes living in and on the mammalian body can affect cancer risk, as well as responses to cancer treatment.
Capsule Reviews
Bob Grant | Nov 1, 2015 | 3 min read
The Psychology of Overeating, The Hidden Half of Nature, The Death of Cancer, and The Secret of Our Success
Manipulative Microbiomes
Jenny Rood | Apr 1, 2015 | 2 min read
Gut bacteria control tumor growth via the mammalian immune system.
Week in Review: March 3–7
Tracy Vence | Mar 7, 2014 | 3 min read
The gene behind a butterfly’s mimicry; the evolution of adipose fins; bacteria and bowel cancer; plants lacking plastid genomes
Bacteria’s Role in Bowel Cancer
Ashley P. Taylor | Mar 3, 2014 | 3 min read
The development of serrated polyps depends on bacteria present in the gut, a mouse study shows.  
It’s in the Genes
Jef Akst | Oct 24, 2013 | 3 min read
Researchers find strong correlations between the composition of the human microbiome and genetic variation in immune-related pathways.
Week in Review: September 23–27
Tracy Vence | Sep 27, 2013 | 4 min read
Antibiotic cycling makes a comeback in the lab; how life scientists can learn from astronauts; napping to conquer fears; deconstructing the cancer R&D crisis
Modeling the Cell
Jef Akst | Jul 23, 2012 | 2 min read
The first full computer model of a single-celled organism mimics the bacterium’s behaviors and paves the way to more complete disease models.
Top 7 in immunology
Edyta Zielinska | Jun 21, 2011 | 3 min read
A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in immunology and related areas, from Faculty of 1000.
Gays have higher cancer risk?
Jef Akst | May 14, 2011 | 1 min read
Gay men are nearly twice as likely to report that they've had cancer as heterosexual men, according to a US health survey published in Cancer.
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