‘Bet hedging’ explains the efficacy of many combination cancer therapies
At a glance: Survival benefits of many cancer drug combinations are not due to drug synergy, but to a form of "bet hedging." Combination treatment...
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Liquid biopsy results differed substantially between 2 providers
Credit: Credit: Cathleen Nguyen and Gonzalo Torga Two Johns Hopkins prostate cancer researchers found significant disparities when they submitted identical patient samples to two different...
Frequent sun exposure may cue gene fusion found in skin cancer
Credit: Dr. Masatoshi Jinnin A fusion gene is a single composite gene that is the result of the combination of two formerly independent genes. Researchers...
New research linking cancer-inhibiting proteins to cell antennae
CANCER RESEARCH Danish researchers have just presented a previously unknown mechanism that inhibits the ability of cells to develop into cancer cells. Their findings have...
Recommendations for genetic counseling and genetic testing for hereditary prostate cancer
(PHILADELPHIA) -- To date, there have been few recommendations to guide physicians about when to offer men genetic consultation for prostate cancer risk. Now, an...
One 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 University of Michigan may offer...
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 University of Michigan may offer...
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 during cell division plays a...
‘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 of the human body itself...
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 and sun protection habits among...
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 Project announced today the establishment...
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 UK have now synthesized a...
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 cause incredible damage to healthy...
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 for acquiring HPV, according to...
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 changes. But a study published...
