Why can’t mTOR inhibitors kill cancer? Study explains
Credit: McGill University and Masahiro Morita, Ph.D. Anti-cancer drugs called mTOR inhibitors slow the growth of cancer cells but show...
Researchers identify genetic drivers of most common form of lymphoma
DURHAM, N.C. -- Lymphoma is the most common blood cancer, but the diagnosis belies a wildly diverse and little understood...
Genomic screening helps doctors target girl’s cancer
Credit: Sarah Pack Victoria Thompson, clutching a bag of salt and vinegar potato chips while she watches the TV show...
Anti-RAS antibodies show poor reliability in recognizing RAS proteins
Researchers from the Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute at UT Health San Antonio co-authored a paper published Sept. 26 in...
Neuro-Oncologist Dr. Howard Fine wins NIH Director’s Pioneer Award
Credit: John Abbott NEW YORK (October 5, 2017) -- Internationally renowned neuro-oncologist Dr. Howard A. Fine of Weill Cornell Medicine...
Study highlights 10 most unnecessary and overused medical tests and treatments
Unnecessary medication. Tests that don't reveal the problem, or uncover a "problem" that isn't really there. Procedures that have more...
Stealing from the body: How cancer recharges its batteries
New research published today uncovers how the blood cancer 'steals' parts of surrounding healthy bone marrow cells to thrive, in...
Discovery of a new fusion gene class may affect the development of cancer
A fusion gene occurs when a chromosomal break brings two separate genes together into a new functioning gene. So far,...
NY State Medicaid expansion widened racial gap in access to high-quality cancer surgery
WASHINGTON -- The 2001 New York State Medicaid expansion -- what is considered a precursor to the Affordable Care (ACA)...
A novel textile material that keeps itself germ-free
Credit: Surfaceskins Scientists have developed a novel weapon in the battle against deadly hospital-acquired infections - a textile that disinfects...
Fight against top killer atherosclerosis garners acclaimed NIH award
Credit: Georgia Tech / Christopher Moore Many lives may someday depend on the work of researchers like Tony Kim. He's...
Simplifying information aids fight against childhood obesity, study finds
Credit: UVA Health System Providing simplified health information designed for parents with low health literacy helps all families in childhood...
Nerve study shows how cells adapt to help repair damage
Genetic processes that allow cells to transform so they can mend damaged nerves have been identified by scientists. Their insights...
RUDN chemists identified the structure of the agent causing mutations in lionfish embryos
Credit: Fedor Zubkov Researchers from the People's Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) have refined our understanding of the structure...
Climate solution in soil?
Credit: Jennifer Harden If you want to do something about global warming, look under your feet. Managed well, soil's ability...
Salk neurobiologist receives NIH Director’s New Innovator award
Credit: Salk Institute LA JOLLA - (Oct. 5, 2017) Salk Institute Assistant Professor Eiman Azim has been named an NIH...
A need for bananas? Dietary potassium regulates calcification of arteries
Credit: UAB BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Bananas and avocados -- foods that are rich in potassium -- may help protect against...
The 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Cryo-electron microscopy explained (video)
Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2017 -- Jacques Dubochet, Joachim Frank and Richard Henderson have claimed this...
Jens Nielsen honored by ENI for research on the production of fuels from renewables
Credit: ENI Scientific Director at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability at the Technical University of Denmark, Jens Nielsen,...
A candidate genetic factor for the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure has been found
Credit: P Lehtinen / University of Helsinki Researchers at the University of Helsinki, Finland, have found a genetic variation, which...
