How melanoma becomes resistant to treatment

In many cases of malignant melanoma, the effect of targeted treatment is lost over time. New research clarifies how.

U. Zurich • futurity
July 1, 2024 ~4 min

Fake tumors train AI to detect cancer early

An artificial intelligence model trained solely on synthetic cancer data works as well as models trained on real tumors, researchers report.

Jaimie Patterson-Johns Hopkins • futurity
July 1, 2024 ~5 min


Rare liver cancer has surprising origins

"These findings have the potential to both reveal the pathways of a broad range of cancers and offer new treatment possibilities."

Rockefeller University • futurity
June 24, 2024 ~8 min

Blue cheese compound may fight cancer

Researchers have discovered a way to synthesize a compound in the mold of blue cheese that has antibacterial and anticancer properties.

Max Esterhuizen-Virginia Tech • futurity
June 24, 2024 ~5 min

Honey bees can sniff out lung cancer

When researchers put honey bees in tiny 3D-printed harnesses, they learned the insects can smell lung cancer in human breath.

Emilie Lorditch-Michigan State • futurity
June 13, 2024 ~6 min

Artificial lymph nodes teaches T cells to kill cancer

Researchers have tested an artificial lymph node that teaches the immune system to recognize and kill cancer cells in mice.

Vanessa Wasta-Johns Hopkins • futurity
June 7, 2024 ~8 min

‘Chameleon’ attacks drug-resistant brain cancers

Researchers say KL-50, a "chameleon" compound, effectively targets brain tumors without harming healthy surrounding tissue.

Jim Shelton-Yale • futurity
June 6, 2024 ~5 min

Cancer treatment may work best at the right time of day

"Our findings demonstrate the pivotal role of the circadian clock in enhancing immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy."

Pat Harriman-UC Irvine • futurity
May 29, 2024 ~5 min


Plant-based diet may boost health for women with breast cancer

"It's exciting to see that these major dietary changes were feasible, well-tolerated, and acceptable to the clinical trial participants."

Leslie Orr-Rochester • futurity
May 22, 2024 ~7 min

Firefighters may have higher prostate cancer risk

On-the-job chemical exposures may put firefighters at an increased risk of prostate cancer, a new study shows.

Shipherd Reed-Arizona • futurity
May 15, 2024 ~5 min

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