New test for rare immunodeficiency
Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a test to quickly and reliably diagnose a rare and severe immune defect, hepatic veno-occlusive disease with...
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Crystal structure reveals new details of nonstandard RNA transcription
Credit: Murakami laboratory, Penn State University Out through the window: Crystal structure reveals details of nonstandard RNA transcription University Park, PA -- High-resolution crystal structur..
A potential breeding site of a Miocene era baleen whale
Credit: Nobumichi Tamura Baleen whales are amongst the largest animals to have ever lived and yet very little is known about their breeding habits. One...
Mothers’ responses to their babies’ distress help predict infant attachment
The security of the relationship infants establish with their mothers is important for children's development. Although most babies establish secure attachment relationships with their mothers,...
Common antiseptic ingredients de-energize cells and impair hormone response
A new in-vitro study by University of California, Davis, researchers indicates that quaternary ammonium compounds, or "quats," used as antimicrobial agents in common household products...
CRC screening with flexible sigmoidoscopy reduces risk for death
1. CRC screening with flexible sigmoidoscopy reduces risk for death A re-analysis of all-cause mortality in the USPSTF 2016 evidence report suggests that CRC screening...
Study sheds light on why some breast cancers have limited response to immunotherapy
Credit: Brian Strickland/UNC Lineberger CHAPEL HILL - UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have identified a possible reason why some aggressive breast cancers are unresponsive...
Immune cells contribute to treatment resistance in aggressive breast cancers
Breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related death for women in the United States. Early detection and targeted therapies have improved overall patient outcomes,...
Zebrafish larvae could be used as ‘avatars’ to optimize personalized treatment of cancer
Credit: Rita Fior/CCU Portuguese scientists have for the first time shown that the larvae of a tiny fish could one day become the preferred model...
Comprehensive genomic analysis offers insights into causes of Wilms tumor development
A comprehensive genomic analysis of Wilms tumor - the most common kidney cancer in children - found genetic mutations involving a large number of genes...
Newly developed nomograms provide accurate predictions for patients with oropharyngeal cancer
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- NRG Oncology researchers recently developed and validated a nomogram that can predict 2-year and 5-year overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS)...
How a non-coding RNA encourages cancer growth and metastasis
Credit: Medical University of South Carolina A mechanism that pushes a certain gene to produce a non-coding form of RNA instead of its protein-coding alternative...
Spaser can detect, kill circulating tumor cells to prevent cancer metastases, study finds
Credit: Georgia State University ATLANTA -- A nanolaser known as the spaser can serve as a super-bright, water-soluble, biocompatible probe capable of finding metastasized cancer...
JAX receives $2 million NIGMS grant to study role of RNA structure in gene regulation
Credit: The Jackson Laboratory With new funding from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences totaling $2,059,618 over five years, JAX Assistant Professor Zhengqing Ouyang,...
Few women with history of breast cancer and ovarian cancer take a recommended genetic test
Credit: UCLA Health Of the nearly 4 million women in the United States who have had either breast cancer or ovarian cancer, at least 1.5...
