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2 articles from the last 30 days matching "advanced cancer"

GrantNIH REPORTERMay 11

New NIH Grant: Lysine Methylation as a Novel Regulatory Mechanism of HPV E2 Function — $209K at Unknown Institution

Scientists are studying how a virus called HPV (human papillomavirus) uses a process called lysine methylation to survive in human cells. HPV can cause several types of cancer, including cervical cancer. This research aims to understand how the virus works so doctors can develop better treatments to stop HPV infections before they turn into cancer.

WHY IT MATTERSThis basic research could eventually lead to new non-invasive treatments for high-risk HPV infections, which currently have no effective alternatives to invasive procedures and surgery.
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GrantNIH REPORTERMay 11

New NIH Grant: Programmable Multiplexed Detection of Cell-free DNA Mutation for Liquid Biopsy — $415K at Unknown Institution

Researchers are developing a new blood test that can detect tiny pieces of cancer DNA floating in the bloodstream to catch lung cancer early. Instead of invasive procedures like biopsies or CT scans, this simple blood test could help doctors find lung cancer sooner and monitor how well treatment is working. The National Institutes of Health is funding this $415,000 research project starting in 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSFor lung cancer patients, this blood-based test could enable earlier detection when treatment is most effective and reduce the need for invasive biopsies or repeated imaging scans.
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