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Targeting MYC with antisense oligonucleotides
The realization of direct-acting agents targeting the MYC oncogene has been a long-standing challenge in cancer therapeutics. Our recent paper describes new antisense tools with potent anti-MYC effects.
Tumor evolution selectively inactivates the core microRNA machinery for immune evasion
Here we investigate the impact of different immune pressure on tumor clonal dynamics and immune evasion mechanism, by combining massive parallel sequencing of immune edited tumors and CRISPR library screens in syngeneic mouse tumor model and co-culture system.
Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows.
Springer Nature launches Research Digests with Scientific American
Springer Nature has launched a new service where research authors can purchase a promotional article on Scientific American to explain their science to a public audience
Africa and Cancer
Facilitating collaborative cancer research programs and research capacities in Africa
Breast Cancer Health in Africa: Highlights from AORTIC 2021 Abstracts
“AORTICʼs mission is to transform cancer control in Africa through collaboration in education, research, and the delivery of equitable and timely interventions to minimise the impact of cancer.”
African researchers are rising to the challenges of prostate cancer management!
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common cancer among men globally, commoner and more aggressive in black men. Genetics has a role in the behavior of the cancer. Some African researchers presented abstracts at the 2021 AORTIC conference to validate this point and narrow the knowledge gap.
Science of Gynecological Cancers in Africa: Highlights from AORTIC 2021 Abstracts
“The biennial AORTIC International Conference on Cancer in Africa is the definitive event on the African health calendar, enabling the exchange of ideas and the opportunity to learn from oncology leaders from all over Africa and around the world.”
Black in Cancer
Strengthening networks and highlighting Black excellence in cancer research and medicine.
Opportunities to join the Nature Communications editorial team
We are seeking two cancer research experts to join our cancer team; one role is for a permanent team member, the second role is for a locum - or a temporary position.
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