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Studying single cells to understand a type of pediatric brain tumor
Scientists completed the most in-depth study of medulloblastoma subtypes by studying single cells to help shed light on how cells become cancerous.
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Evaluating pediatric cancer through the lens of time
07/29/2019
New study accounts for years of life lost due to cancer. It’s the first time this metric has been used to analyze the childhood cancer burden globally.
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BRCA2 gene linked to risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
07/25/2019
A St. Jude study linked inherited mutations in the BRCA2 gene with a higher risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Learning from rare disorders
07/17/2019
Science Advances highlights St. Jude research into rare inherited Lysosomal disorders caused by mutations in the NEU1 gene.
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Too little or too much DUX4 is just right
07/11/2019
St. Jude researchers discover protein that may improve treatment for B-ALL in some patients. Learn more about how this gene’s expression impacts development.
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Scientists follow the data to a surprise
06/27/2019
Researchers surveyed the accumulation of toxic proteins in Alzheimer’s models, and discovered that a pathway nicknamed LANDO can limit the protein buildup.
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Leukemia mutations: sometimes less is more
06/26/2019
It’s true that adult tumors often have more mutations. Young ALL patients have fewer mutations, but the T cells identify more than two-thirds of them.
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Researchers discover key genetic trigger that compromises cancer immunotherapy
06/17/2019
T cell exhaustion has proven to be an obstacle for immunotherapy, and investigators hope their basic findings will result in techniques to prevent exhaustion.
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Study reveals function of cancer-linked MAGE genes
05/29/2019
The research shows that MAGE genes evolved to protect inherited DNA in men from stress, focusing on a subtype of MAGE genes called MAGE-A.
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Exploring how to get more out of vaccine protection
05/21/2019
Cell Host & Microbe study reveals the nearly 70 proteins the bacteria need to spread and set up shop (colonize) on someone new.
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Schedule changes improve treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia
05/20/2019
Scheduling delivery of the drug asparaginase with a discontinuous schedule of dexamethasone helps reduce bone damage when the two drugs were given together.
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Flu and strep team up to cause respiratory woes
05/20/2019
Researchers report for the first time that flu sticks to the surface of common respiratory bacteria.
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First St. Jude director and CEO honored as Giant of Cancer Care
05/10/2019
The Giants of Cancer Care recognition program honors those who advance the field of oncology through research or clinical care.
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Clues to help cancer survivors with hearing loss ace reading
05/02/2019
Research reveals that survivors with treatment-related severe hearing loss can benefit from personalized reading interventions to focus on reading skills.
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Researchers reveal key process that regulates cell division
04/30/2019
Read how fluctuations in the intrinsically disordered protein p27 play a key role in regulating cell division.
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Different immune cell implicated in lupus-related kidney disease
04/29/2019
This work shows for the first time that a type of immune cell called a patrolling monocyte plays a critical role in glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidneys
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Biological machinery of cell’s “executioner” yields secrets of its control
04/25/2019
Discovery of control signals for cell-killing necroptosis promises new treatment pathway for cancers and a broad array of other disorders.
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St. Jude gene therapy holds promise for treating several diseases, including SCID
04/17/2019
Out of the bubble: Newborns with SCID-X1, also known as "bubble boy" disease, have fully functional immune system for the first time after gene therapy. Learn more about the study.
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Mechanism revealed that dooms patients with Lou Gehrig’s disease
04/10/2019
Read about how the most common genetic cause of ALS disrupts cell function and how that might lead to new ways to diagnose and treat the disease
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Inherited gene variation may increase leukemia risk
04/01/2019
The scientists linked inherited variants of the gene USP7 with an increased risk of T-ALL. Changes in this gene are more common in individuals who are African American.
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Tracking the source of bone cancer mutations
04/01/2019
Read about efforts to improve cure rates for the bone cancer osteosarcoma by tracking how the chemo drug cisplatin may contribute to mutations.
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Genetic secrets yield treatment clues
03/29/2019
Genomic analysis reveals age-related subsets of acute erythroid leukemia.
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Finding a 'needle' in a 'haystack' just got easier
03/13/2019
Software helps to reduce error rates in next-generation sequencing data, expanding the clinical potential for the information.
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How one patient revealed a new route to melanoma
03/04/2019
Read latest on a mutation that drives the most common childhood melanoma plus evidence that patients who carry the alteration may respond to precision medicine.
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Radiation triples survival for a rare brain tumor
03/01/2019
Treatment success shown in ependymoma clinic trial open at more than 100 locations and with nearly 400 patients.
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Unraveling the connection between ancestry and cancer
02/21/2019
Scientists found variations in a fourth gene that is linked to a 50% increased ALL risk in Hispanic children. The risk was much lower for non-Hispanic children with the variation.
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Reducing alert fatigue
02/13/2019
A time-consuming issue for clinicians is assessing drug alerts in EHR systems. Researchers evaluated alerts and found ways to safely reduce alert overrides by 40 percent.
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Reprogramming immune cells to fight tumors from within
10/19/2018
Scientists have a new strategy to enhance the anti-cancer immune response and slow tumor growth. The goal is to reprogram macrophages to eliminate tumor cells.
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Rhabdomyosarcoma discoveries move from lab to clinic
08/23/2018
St. Jude scientists have completed the most complete analysis yet of the muscle and soft tissue tumor rhabdomyosarcoma.
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NCI awards ‘exceptional’ rating to St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center
08/22/2018
For the second time in a row, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has awarded St. Jude the highest possible rank of “exceptional” during renewal of the hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Center grant.
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Discovery may help some children avoid bone marrow transplantation
07/26/2018
Researchers have solved a decades-old mystery about which mutations cause a rare, inherited bone marrow disorder. The answer may allow some children to avoid bone marrow transplantation.
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St. Jude partners with University of Washington to improve knowledge worldwide
07/18/2018
St. Jude and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington are partnering to advance knowledge and understanding of childhood cancer around the world.
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Scientists identify a protein complex that shapes T cells’ destiny
07/06/2018
Like a mentor helping medical students choose between specialties, a protein complex helps shape the destiny of developing T cells, according to St. Jude scientists.
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Genetic counseling suggested for all childhood cancer survivors
06/19/2018
St. Jude has completed the first genome sequencing of cancer survivors and found that 12 percent of childhood cancer survivors may have a higher risk of cancer.
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Brain tumor subtype discovered that responds to less-aggressive treatment
05/17/2018
St. Jude researchers have discovered that a quarter of medulloblastoma patients have the infant SHH-II subtype. These patients may respond to less aggressive forms of chemotherapy, sparing them a lifetime of side-effects from treatment.
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WHO expands partnership with St. Jude
05/16/2018
St. Jude is the first WHO Collaborating Centre for Childhood Cancer. Read more about our exciting efforts to increase survival rates of children with pediatric cancer worldwide.
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A protein ‘gone rogue’ may lead to new cancer treatments
05/16/2018
A protein has been identified that may help researchers target and kill cancer cells more effectively. Learn more about this exciting discovery.
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Research pinpoints crucial flu mutation
04/24/2018
A mutation has been identified that may help scientists determine how to manufacture drugs to better fight the influenza virus. Learn more about the advances of treating drug resistant viruses.
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Fourth ALL predisposition gene discovered
04/19/2018
Scientists have discovered a new gene mutation that may help predetermine a child’s risk for developing ALL. Explore the latest breakthroughs.
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Injured cells and genetic variation may highlight a risk of neurocognitive problems
03/29/2018
St. Jude researchers recently discovered neurocognitive side-effects in patients may stem from leukemia itself, rather than solely from treatment-related causes. Read the latest.
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Molecule identified that serves as a sentinel for the immune system
03/22/2018
One specific molecule might be the key to preventing infections in pediatric patients. Learn more about this new discovery.
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How socially connected are cancer survivors? The answer might surprise you.
03/08/2018
As cancer survivorship increases, so do efforts to understand and strengthen social support and advice. Read the latest.
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A new avenue to prevent hearing loss
03/07/2018
The chemotherapy drug cisplatin may help save a child’s life. But that same medication can also damage a child’s hearing.
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At the deepest level, children are not just small adults when it comes to cancer
02/28/2018
A comprehensive analysis of the genes and mutations driving childhood cancer reveals just how different the disease is in children and adults.
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St. Jude Announces Plans for State-of-the-Art Advanced Research Center
02/19/2018
St. Jude announces plans for a new, state-of-the-art advanced research center that will reinforce the scientific efforts of our faculty members. Learn more about this new addition to the St. Jude community.
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Bringing hope and effective treatment to young refugees with cancer
02/18/2018
The Lebanese refugee crisis offers lessons in how to provide effective treatment for cancer and chronic diseases during emergencies.
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The chance to earn modest rewards may help get kids moving
02/12/2018
Want young cancer survivors to stay active? Pilot study finds the chance to earn stickers, T-shirts and other rewards helps keep survivors moving.
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DNA in 3-D reveals a ‘hijacking’ that drives neuroblastoma
01/23/2018
The oncogene c-MYC drives high-risk neuroblastoma in some young cancer patients. The findings lay the groundwork for much needed precision medicines.
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Improving vaccination rates in hospitals
01/10/2018
A St. Jude quality improvement initiative that greatly increased the employee vaccination rate for pertussis, or whooping cough, offers a model for other health care institutions nationwide.
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A double whammy for leukemia patients
01/04/2018
St. Jude scientists have discovered new germline variations in a tumor suppressor gene called TP53. Children with these variants are at risk of developing leukemia.
