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1-May-2026

Blood stem cells evade immunity in aplastic anemia by similar genetic mutations arising independently

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A genomic study of the largest pediatric and adult aplastic anemia cohort genetically profiled to date, finds that protective mutations arise as independent events in different stem cells years before diagnosis.

Journal: Nature Genetics

30-Apr-2026

How a cell doubles its DNA matters more than we thought

Hokkaido University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study shows that how a cell fails to divide after copying its DNA can determine its fate.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Funder: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Princess Takamatsu Cancer Research Fund, Kato Memorial Bioscience Foundation, The Orange Foundation, Smoking Research Foundation, Daiichi Sankyo Foundation of Life Science, Akiyama Life Science Foundation, Hoansha Foundation, Sumitomo Electric Group CSR Foundation, Terumo Life Science Foundation

30-Apr-2026

Cervical cancer: A growing gap between high- and low-income countries

Université Laval
Peer-Reviewed Publication

While high-income countries like Canada could eliminate cervical cancer by 2048 through human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and screening, the gap with lower-income countries is widening. A study published in The Lancet by a team from Université Laval and the CHU de Québec – Université Laval Research Center shows that these inequalities could skyrocket within a few decades if nothing changes in terms of prevention.

Journal: The Lancet

30-Apr-2026

Dana-Farber experts offer perspective on link between pesticide exposure and early-onset colorectal cancer

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Advanced technologies are helping researchers identify environmental contaminants that could potentially be contributing to the rising incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer. However, epigenetic studies on such associations should be interpreted with caution, according to researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, who are leading experts in the disease.

Journal: Nature Medicine

30-Apr-2026

Novel theranostic approach for radioimmunotherapy achieves curative responses in colorectal cancer tumors

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new pretargeted radioimmunotherapy (PRIT) technique has been shown to be safe and effective in eradicating tumors from a preclinical colorectal cancer model. The multi-step theranostic approach delivers alpha-emitting radiation directly to tumors while limiting exposure to healthy tissues. This research was published in the May issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

Journal: Journal of Nuclear Medicine

30-Apr-2026

Researchers uncover strategy to help exhausted immune cells fight tumors

University of California - San Diego
Peer-Reviewed Publication

UC San Diego biologists have identified a way to reinvigorate immune system cells, which can become exhausted after fighting disease. They found that protein recycling malfunctions after a cell burns out. Restoring a proper recycling system allows T cells to regain their cancer-fighting functions.

Journal: Cell
Funder: ImmGenT

30-Apr-2026

Liquid biopsy predicts response to breast cancer immunotherapy

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Peer-Reviewed Publication

This minimally invasive and cost-effective alternative to tissue biopsy offers “an accessible tool for tailoring treatment strategies in breast cancer,” researchers reported in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

Journal: Science Translational Medicine
Funder: Department of Defense Era of Hope Award, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Breast Cancer Research — Atwater Trust, Stand Up To Cancer, California Breast Cancer Research Program, Give Breast Cancer the Boot

30-Apr-2026

Retrieval-augmented AI may improve accuracy and trust in oncology applications

SAGE
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are increasingly being explored in cancer care, but they can sometimes produce outdated or incorrect information. In medicine, where accuracy is critical, that risk is a serious concern.

Journal: AI in Precision Oncology

30-Apr-2026

Caregivers of ovarian cancer patients face high stress and major gaps in support

University of Toronto
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new scoping review from the University of Toronto reveals that caregivers of loved ones with ovarian cancer face significant emotional strain, heavy caregiving responsibilities, and limited support throughout the disease trajectory. The scoping review, published in PLOS One this week, analyzed 32 studies spanning 25 years and identified consistent challenges experienced by caregivers before, during, and after their loved one’s illness.

Journal: PLOS One

30-Apr-2026

AI-assisted approach identifies IRS4 as a promising drug target in multiple solid tumors

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Leveraging AI capabilities combined with genetic data led St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital investigators to predict new cancer drug targets that carry a limited risk of side effects.

Journal: Science Advances