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MicroRNA holds clues to why some mammals are cancer-prone

MicroRNA holds clues to why some mammals are cancer-prone

by Sheri Hall,Cornell UniversityCanine and equine mammosphere-derived epithelial cells (MDECs) respond differently to 7, 12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) and have distinct microRNA (miRNA) ex

MicroRNA holds clues to why some mammals are cancer-prone

by Sheri Hall,Cornell UniversityCanine and equine mammosphere-derived epithelial cells (MDECs) respond differently to 7, 12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) and have distinct microRNA (miRNA) ex
Loss of function in key Y-chromosome genes increases cancer risk in men

Loss of function in key Y-chromosome genes increases cancer risk in men

by Carol Pozo,Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that men are more susceptible to cancer than women; however, the reason for this differenc

Loss of function in key Y-chromosome genes increases cancer risk in men

by Carol Pozo,Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainNumerous studies have shown that men are more susceptible to cancer than women; however, the reason for this differenc
Genetic study provides most comprehensive map of risk to date of breast cancer risk

Genetic study provides most comprehensive map of risk to date of breast cancer risk

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA major international study of the genetics of breast cancer has identified more than 350 DNA 'errors' that increase an individual's

Genetic study provides most comprehensive map of risk to date of breast cancer risk

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA major international study of the genetics of breast cancer has identified more than 350 DNA 'errors' that increase an individual's
Shorter course of radiation therapy yields comparable results for patients with non-metastatic soft tissue sarcoma

Shorter course of radiation therapy yields comparable results for patients with non-metastatic soft tissue sarcoma

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with non-metastatic soft tissue sarcoma (STS) who need pre-operative radiation therapy can safely rec

Shorter course of radiation therapy yields comparable results for patients with non-metastatic soft tissue sarcoma

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with non-metastatic soft tissue sarcoma (STS) who need pre-operative radiation therapy can safely rec
The convergence of epigenetics and math to predict and intercept cancer cell behavior

The convergence of epigenetics and math to predict and intercept cancer cell behavior

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineEpigenetic landscapes and phenotypic plasticity in cancer. Regulatory networks can define the number and probabilities of stable cellular states adop

The convergence of epigenetics and math to predict and intercept cancer cell behavior

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineEpigenetic landscapes and phenotypic plasticity in cancer. Regulatory networks can define the number and probabilities of stable cellular states adop
Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a statement on behalf of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) published Dec. 13 in the organiz

Breast cancer patients to be evaluated for genetic testing

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a statement on behalf of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) published Dec. 13 in the organiz
Less than half of pregnant women get the flu shot: New data from UPMC Children's might change that

Less than half of pregnant women get the flu shot: New data from UPMC Children's might change that

by Abby Mackey, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJohn Williams knows the risks associated with riding motorcycles, but they don't deter him. Neither do warnings from physic

Less than half of pregnant women get the flu shot: New data from UPMC Children's might change that

by Abby Mackey, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJohn Williams knows the risks associated with riding motorcycles, but they don't deter him. Neither do warnings from physic
Scientists develop mathematical model to evaluate potential cancer treatment protocols

Scientists develop mathematical model to evaluate potential cancer treatment protocols

by Luke Auburn,Rochester Institute of TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Rochester Institute of Technology scientist helped develop a new mathematical model that could aid doctors and

Scientists develop mathematical model to evaluate potential cancer treatment protocols

by Luke Auburn,Rochester Institute of TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Rochester Institute of Technology scientist helped develop a new mathematical model that could aid doctors and
New AI model detects 90% of lymphatic cancer cases

New AI model detects 90% of lymphatic cancer cases

by Chalmers University of TechnologyCredit:The Lancet Digital Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00203-0Medical image analysis using AI has developed rapidly in recent years. No

New AI model detects 90% of lymphatic cancer cases

by Chalmers University of TechnologyCredit:The Lancet Digital Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00203-0Medical image analysis using AI has developed rapidly in recent years. No
Study suggests liquid biopsy could detect and monitor aggressive small-cell lung cancer

Study suggests liquid biopsy could detect and monitor aggressive small-cell lung cancer

byFred Hutchinson Cancer CentercfDNA sequencing for integrated mutation detection and inference of tumor TF activity and gene expression. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/

Study suggests liquid biopsy could detect and monitor aggressive small-cell lung cancer

byFred Hutchinson Cancer CentercfDNA sequencing for integrated mutation detection and inference of tumor TF activity and gene expression. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/
Researchers uncover dangers of celebrating 'victory' over cancer

Researchers uncover dangers of celebrating 'victory' over cancer

by Eric Lindberg,University of Southern CaliforniaResearchers find that bell-ringing rituals might reinforce negative memories of cancer treatment. Credit: Photo/F. Carter SmithIt's a staple

Researchers uncover dangers of celebrating 'victory' over cancer

by Eric Lindberg,University of Southern CaliforniaResearchers find that bell-ringing rituals might reinforce negative memories of cancer treatment. Credit: Photo/F. Carter SmithIt's a staple
Targeted cancer treatment: Innovative approach could prevent serious side effects

Targeted cancer treatment: Innovative approach could prevent serious side effects

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageTargeted, highly effective cancer treatments often produce debilitating side effects. This is the case with one commonly used therapy whic

Targeted cancer treatment: Innovative approach could prevent serious side effects

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageTargeted, highly effective cancer treatments often produce debilitating side effects. This is the case with one commonly used therapy whic