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Tumor-targeting fluorescent bacteria illuminate cancer for precision surgery

National Research Council of Science & Technology
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A joint research team led by Dr. SeungBeum Suh (Center for Bionics) and Dr. Sehoon Kim (Center for Chemical and Biological Convergence) at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST, President Sang-Rok Oh), and Professor Hyo-Jin Lee at Chungnam National University Hospital, has developed a next-generation intraoperative imaging platform using engineered beneficial bacteria that emit fluorescence specifically at tumor sites.

Journal: Advanced Materials
Funder: Ministry of Science and ICT

July Tip Sheet from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Reports and Proceedings

New research shows patients needing stem cell transplants can achieve good outcomes with partially matched donors, taking skin cancer precautions this summer, and lifestyle medicine now plays a pivotal role in cancer treatment. These story ideas and more are included in this month’s tip sheet from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Study finds link between hypertension and breastfeeding outcomes

Yale University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New Haven, Conn. — Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) — like chronic or gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia — are among the leading causes of maternal and infant death in the United States.

Between 2017 to 2019, 16% of all U.S. pregnancies were complicated by an HDP diagnosis, with much higher rates seen among non-Hispanic Black/African Americanand American Indian/Alaskan Native women. But HDPs don’t just affect women in the short term; these disorders can increase their long-term risk for heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke.

But there could be an opportunity to mitigate these longer-term health risks through breastfeeding, Yale researchers have found. In a new study, they discovered that an HDP diagnosis before or during pregnancy related to higher odds of never breastfeeding, or for those who initiated breastfeeding, higher probability of stopping. The findings suggest women with HDPs may benefit from targeted interventions that promote their exposure to the cardioprotective benefits of breastfeeding.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

Heart-healthy habits also prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, COPD, other diseases, Emory study finds

Emory Health Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research from Emory University reveals that even seemingly small lifestyle improvements decreased one’s risk of developing heart disease, and these decreases also translate to lower risk of subsequent conditions, such as cancer, dementia, type 2 diabetes, and eye, liver, and kidney diseases. The study also links heart health to vision, hearing, and dental health. The study analyzed more than 450 peer-reviewed studies, assessing the overall impact of implementing the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7™ metrics, a series of preventative measures, which include: not smoking, healthy eating, regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Even a 1-point improvement on Life’s Simple 7™ scale, which ranges from 0-14 points, translates to critical health gains for the heart and other organs.

Journal: Journal of the American Heart Association
Funder: American Heart Association, NIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NIH/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Systematic investigation of tumor microenvironment and antitumor immunity with IOBR

FAR Publishing Limited
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a critical factor in antitumor immunity and treatment outcome in cancer therapy. We have developed an analysis tool called the immuno-oncology biological research (IOBR) to investigate the TME and its role in antitumor immunity. Leveraging multi-omics data, IOBR facilitates comprehensive analysis of TME characteristics, immune interactions, and their impact on immunotherapy outcomes.

Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Guang Dong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation, Guangzhou Science and Technology Project

GLP-1 RA use and survival among older adults with cancer and type 2 diabetes

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: In older patients with cancer and type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) use was associated with lower all-cause mortality compared with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP4i) use, with no significant difference relative to sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor. The survival benefit over DPP4i persisted across age, sex, non-Hispanic white race, obesity status, and several cancer types (colorectal, lung, and breast).

Journal: JAMA Network Open

microRNAs emerge as biomarkers and diagnostic tools in soft tissue sarcoma

Impact Journals LLC
Peer-Reviewed Publication

BUFFALO, NY – July 18, 2025 – A new editorial was published in Volume 16 of Oncotarget on July 16, 2025, titled “microRNAs in soft tissue sarcoma: State of the art and barriers to translation.”

Journal: Oncotarget

Coexistence of APC and KRAS mutations in familial adenomatous polyposis and endometrial cancer: A mini-review with case-based perspective

FAR Publishing Limited
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Scientists report a rare case of coexisting APC and KRAS mutations in a woman with familial adenomatous polyposis and prior endometrial cancer, highlighting a potential genetic synergy in multi-organ tumorigenesis.

Funder: Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Committee Technical Research Project

AI-powered biomarker system redefines thyroid cancer progression and subtypes

FAR Publishing Limited
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study introduces an AI-integrated dynamic biomarker system that detects early disease tipping points and classifies thyroid cancer into actionable subtypes, paving the way for precision diagnosis and treatment.

Funder: the 2020 Medical Science and Technology Research (Key) Program of Henan Province

How tumor microbes shape cancer: New insights into microbial diversity in the tumor microenvironment

FAR Publishing Limited
Peer-Reviewed Publication

This comprehensive review highlights the compositional and functional heterogeneity of intratumoral microbiota within the tumor microenvironment (TME), and their implications in tumorigenesis and cancer progression. The findings underscore the dual roles of these microbes in modulating immune responses and metabolic processes, offering new directions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutic interventions.

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