1 in 5 young colon cancer patients have genetic link
ANN ARBOR, Michigan -- As doctors grapple with increasing rates of colorectal cancers in young people, new research from the...
What keeps stem cells in their undifferentiated state?
Credit: Cook Lab, UNC School of Medicine CHAPEL HILL, NC - A special cluster of proteins that helps unwind DNA...
‘Human chronobiome’ study informs timing of drug delivery, precision medicine approaches
Credit: Scientific Reports; Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Symptoms and efficacy of medications - and indeed, many aspects...
Research letter examines firefighters and skin cancer risk
What: Report of survey data collected from firefighters about skin cancer Why: To examine skin cancer history, skin cancer screening...
New Michelson Prizes for Human Immunology and Vaccine Research Launch
December 13, 2017, LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK - The Michelson Medical Research Foundation (MMRF) together with the Human Vaccines...
Malignant mitochondria as a target
Killing malignant mitochondria is one of the most promising approaches in the development of new anticancer drugs. Scientists from the...
New ultra-thin diamond membrane is a radiobiologist’s best friend
Credit: Image by Philippe Barberet WASHINGTON, D.C., December 13, 2017 -- Depending on the dose and the target, radiation can...
UTHealth study finds that male virgins can still acquire HPV
Credit: UTHealth HOUSTON - (Dec. 13, 2017) - Men who have never engaged in sexual intercourse are still at risk...
Even smokers may benefit from targeted lung cancer treatments
Credit: University of Colorado Cancer Center Smokers are less likely than non-smokers to have lung cancers caused by targetable genetic...
Scientists develop new artificial ovary prototype
Belgian researchers have taken important steps towards creating transplantable artificial ovaries. Once successful, these could be of value to women...
Plasmonic biosensors enable development of new easy-to-use health tests
Credit: Aalto University Researchers at Aalto University, Finland, have developed a biosensor that enables creating a range of new easy-to-use...
Findings show potential use of artificial intelligence in detecting spread of breast cancer
Bottom Line: Computer algorithms detected the spread of cancer to lymph nodes in women with breast cancer as well as...
Cancer-causing mutation suppresses immune system around tumors
Mutations in 'Ras' genes, which drive 25% of human cancers by causing tumour cells to grow, multiply and spread, can...
Skin cancer treatment selfie goes viral, has public health lessons
You've heard of the Katie Couric effect, the Angelina Jolie effect and the Charlie Sheen effect, but could the next...
The immune cells that help tumors instead of destroying them
Credit: E. Meylan/EPFL Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-associated deaths. One of the most promising ways to treat...
Faster, more accurate cancer detection using nanoparticles, Rutgers-led study finds
Credit: Harini Kantamneni and Professor Prabhas Moghe/Rutgers University New Brunswick Using light-emitting nanoparticles, Rutgers University-New Brunswick scientists have invented a...
Cancer-causing mutation suppresses immune system around tumours
Mutations in 'Ras' genes, which drive 25% of human cancers by causing tumour cells to grow, multiply and spread, can...
Closing in on advanced prostate cancer
Credit: Paula MartÃnez-Cristóbal, IRB Barcelona In most cases, prostate cancer is cured by surgical removal of the tumour and/or by...
Researchers develop test that can diagnose two cancer types
Credit: Georgia State University ATLANTA--A blood test using infrared spectroscopy can be used to diagnose two types of cancer, lymphoma...
Atoh1, a potential Achilles’ heel of Sonic Hedgehog medulloblastoma
Credit: Baylor College of Medicine Medulloblastoma is the most common type of solid brain tumor in children. Current treatments offer...
