Discovery of Key Genetic Driver in Neuroblastoma Paves Way to New Therapeutic Approaches
Led by the Children’s Cancer Institute , a multi-institutional study published in Nature Communications has shown for the first time...
Aug 19, 2024
Florida hospital using Zika virus to help treat one of deadliest childhood cancers
Mosquitos — not only are they annoying — they can be deadly! The Zika virus is typically spread through mosquito bites. Now, a team of...
Jun 11, 2024
Research with mice suggests new treatment for children with neuroblastoma cancer
Researchers are looking for new treatments to increase children’s survival rates from neuroblastoma, a rare solid tumour of young...
May 29, 2024
Scientists discover new insight into the genetic pathway of neuroblastoma
Researchers from the University of Sheffield have created a stem cell model designed to investigate the origins of neuroblastoma, a...
May 28, 2024
Drug targeting RNA modifications shows promise for treating neuroblastoma
New research from the University of Chicago shows the potential for a promising new approach to treating neuroblastoma by targeting RNA...
May 24, 2024
A new era for treating high-risk neuroblastoma – research advances to look out for in 2024
It's an exciting time for research into high-risk neuroblastoma. Over the past year, multiple trials testing new treatments showed...
May 16, 2024
Neuroblastoma study identifies new subgroups with distinct prognoses and potential vulnerabilities to therapies
Researchers have identified new variations in neuroblastoma that could lead to a more accurate prognosis and better-targeted treatments...
May 7, 2024
Study successfully mimics complex neuroblastoma vasculature on a chip to explore treatments
One of the research focal points of Dr. Josep Samitier's group (Nanobioengineering Group of IBEC), led by Dr. Aránzazu Villasante, is the...
Apr 19, 2024
Change in MYCN-driven cell state opens therapeutic window in high-risk neuroblastoma
A switch between cell states within MYCN-amplified neuroblastoma promotes KDM4, inhibition of which shows promising anticancer potential....
Apr 10, 2024
A team effort delivers a new tool for fighting neuroblastoma
Families of paediatric cancer patients have helped move a pioneering treatment for neuroblastoma from the lab to the clinic. Could this...
Mar 28, 2024