Cells go through a life cycle that includes growing to the right size, being equipped to perform its functions, and finally dividing into two new cells. The cell cycle is critical because it ensures ...

Checkpoint inhibitors are antibody-based cancer therapies that unlock the immune system’s natural ability to fight cancer. These treatments work by blocking special proteins called immune checkpoints, ...

When many cancers advance, spread and reoccur, checkpoint inhibitors can help keep difficult tumors at bay. These antibody-based immunotherapies can restore the body’s ability to recognize and ...

Just like a runaway eighteen-wheeler on the interstate is a scary sight to behold, an immune system without brakes can quickly transform from a cherished protector to a host’s worst nightmare. To ...

Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have developed a new anticancer strategy that they suggest could bolster the effectiveness of immune-checkpoint therapy. The team said their findings ...