Researchers have developed a minimally invasive 'intelligent tattoo' for the early detection of melanoma.

A highly magnified view of melanoma tumours growing in the skin. CD169+ macrophages are shown in green and yellow, forming a biological boundary wall to contain the tumours. Image courtesy Garvan Institute of Medical Research For the first time, researchers have observed macrophages attacking melanoma cells in real time and identified a subpopulation of the immune cells involved in resisting the skin cancer. The findings, published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, rev

Image by freepik The composition of gut bacteria can predict which melanoma patients will experience cancer recurrence after surgical resection and immunotherapy, but only when matched to patients with similar microbial profiles, according to research published April 17 in Cell. The findings from a 674-patient international clinical trial offer a novel approach to stratifying recurrence risk in high-risk melanoma patients undergoing adjuvant immune checkpoint blockade. Resear

Image courtesy the American Academy of Dermatology Findings from the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) annual Practice Safe Sun Survey, released on May 1, 2026, show that misinformation, social media, and persistent tanning myths are driving many Americans to continue to engage in risky sun behaviours. A statement released by the AAD says the survey results underscore a perception gap between what Americans understand to be safe sun practices and the reality of good hab

Nerves (in green) within a melanoma tumour. Photo by: Dr. David J. Simon Nerve fibres within melanomas can slow tumour growth, according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings help clarify the emerging field of cancer neuroscience and may inform future therapeutic strategies. In the study, published April 29 in Neuron, the researchers used mouse models of melanoma to examine the presence and the effects of peripheral nerves that grow into tumours

How high school students perceive the costs of sun protection and rewards of tanning significantly affect sun-safe behaviours

The tumour immune cell environment may determine whether or not a melanoma patient will respond to combination immunotherapy

According to a recent study, a plateauing of second primary invasive cutaneous melanoma cases in Australia may be linked to the success of sun safety campaigns.