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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 29-Oct-2026 23:17 ET (30-Oct-2026 03:17 GMT/UTC)

Successfully treated AML patients may hold the key to new CAR T cell therapy

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A team of researchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has developed a new type of CAR T cell therapy that shows promise against acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in preclinical models.

Journal: Cancer Discovery
Funder: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Personalized vaccine shows promise against aggressive brain cancer

WashU Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A WashU Medicine-led clinical trial conducted at Siteman Cancer Center has found that a personalized vaccine to treat glioblastoma is safe and could potentially improve outcomes.

Journal: Nature Cancer
Funder: Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund, Mark Foundation For Cancer Research, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Schnuck Family Fund, The Knight and Christopher Davidson Family Fund

Gene-edited stem cell transplant shows promise for aggressive blood cancers

WashU Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A clinical trial, led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, shows that a stem cell transplant in which the donor cells have been genetically engineered to remove a particular protein helps prevent toxic side effects and potentially improves the effectiveness of therapies given after a transplant to help prevent cancer recurrence.

Journal: Nature Medicine
Funder: Vor Biopharma

Psychological factors sustaining gastric cancer screening during the COVID-19 pandemic

University of Tsukuba
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study conducted by researchers at University of Tsukuba revealed that individuals with higher cancer-related health literacy, perceived susceptibility to gastric cancer, and encouragement from family members or healthcare providers demonstrated stronger intentions to undergo gastric cancer screening, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. These intentions were significantly associated with subsequent screening participation. In contrast, while fear of COVID-19 increased screening intention in the short term, over time it could suppress screening behavior.

Journal: Acta Psychologica

Researchers uncover role of RBPMS in AML and propose therapy

Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers led by Dr. WANG Lan from the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with their collaborators, uncovered a critical role for the RNA binding protein with multiple splicing (RBPMS) in driving AML progression. They also proposed a potential therapy involving the pathway between RBPMS and the FOXO1 protein.

Journal: Science Translational Medicine

DNA ‘barcodes’ help NUS researchers pinpoint gold nanoparticles that can strike cancer at its power source

National University of Singapore
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a high-throughput method to identify gold nanoparticles capable of delivering therapies directly to mitochondria (the energy centres inside cancer cells). By tagging nanoparticles with unique DNA “barcodes”, the team was able to track and compare dozens of designs simultaneously in living tumour models, rapidly identifying those most effective at reaching this critical subcellular target.

Journal: Advanced Materials

Novel vision-language model to support diagnosis using computed tomography scans

Meijo University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Lung cancer diagnosis relies heavily on interpreting complex computed tomography (CT) images, where accuracy can vary depending on physician’s experience. A new study introduces an artificial intelligence model that generates detailed, question-driven findings from chest CT scans instead of simple classifications. By combining structured medical data with visual question answering model, the approach enables interactive and interpretable diagnostic support. This method could improve consistency in reporting, assist clinical decision-making, and enhance training for medical professionals.

Journal: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery

Single screening sigmoidoscopy linked to lower colorectal cancer risk two decades later

American College of Physicians
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A randomized controlled trial of adults in Norway found that a single screening sigmoidoscopy led to a sustained reduction in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence for more than two decades after screening, with women seeing a more modest risk reduction than men.

Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine

CDI convenes leaders in translational immunology

Hackensack Meridian Health
Meeting Announcement

The event brought together a world-class assembly of scientists to share groundbreaking findings aimed at accelerating the next generation of cancer immunotherapies.

Cancer-detecting breakthrough earns Scott national ‘American Innovator’ recognition

Mississippi State University
Grant and Award Announcement

Mississippi State University chemist Colleen Scott has been selected for the Bayh-Dole Coalition’s 2026 American Innovator Award, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors given annually to researchers whose federally funded work leads to real-world impact.