Study reveals somatic mutation profile of colorectal tumor with simultaneous APC and MLH1 germline mutations

by Zhao Weiwei; Hong Bo, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of SciencesThe pedigree of the studied family, and hematoxylin-eosin staining of colorectal adenocarcinoma or adenomas in

Updated on: February 20,2024

Study reveals somatic mutation profile of colorectal tumor with simultaneous APC and MLH1 germline mutations

by Zhao Weiwei; Hong Bo, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of SciencesThe pedigree of the studied family, and hematoxylin-eosin staining of colorectal adenocarcinoma or adenomas in

Updated on:February 20,2024

Colorectal cancer 'not an old people's disease anymore'

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere are two statistics that Dr. Rachel Issaka would like people to seriously consider:In the last 30 years, the incidence

Updated on: March 20,2024

Colorectal cancer 'not an old people's disease anymore'

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere are two statistics that Dr. Rachel Issaka would like people to seriously consider:In the last 30 years, the incidence

Updated on:March 20,2024

Study sheds light on the function of a long-mysterious PCSK9 mutation

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHigh levels of low-density lipoproteins, parcels of lipids and protein that carry cholesterol, are a leading ris

Updated on: April 18,2024

Study sheds light on the function of a long-mysterious PCSK9 mutation

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHigh levels of low-density lipoproteins, parcels of lipids and protein that carry cholesterol, are a leading ris

Updated on:April 18,2024

Tracking the epigenetic evolution of a cancer, cell by cell

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeDr. Dan Landau. Credit: Rene PerezA powerful new set of scientific tools developed by Weill Cornell Medicine and New York Genome Center (NYGC) researchers enables

Updated on: May 23,2024

Tracking the epigenetic evolution of a cancer, cell by cell

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeDr. Dan Landau. Credit: Rene PerezA powerful new set of scientific tools developed by Weill Cornell Medicine and New York Genome Center (NYGC) researchers enables

Updated on:May 23,2024

Virus-targeting white blood cells in tumors offer intriguing insights into responsiveness to immunotherapy

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeGreen and red tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes expressing CD39 in human lung cancer. Credit: A*STAR Singapore Immunology NetworkBys

Updated on: March 06,2024

Virus-targeting white blood cells in tumors offer intriguing insights into responsiveness to immunotherapy

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeGreen and red tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes expressing CD39 in human lung cancer. Credit: A*STAR Singapore Immunology NetworkBys

Updated on:March 06,2024

Study outlines targeted treatment option for aggressive breast cancer

by University of MarylandMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainNew findings put forth by the University of Maryland Fischell Department

Updated on: March 01,2024

Study outlines targeted treatment option for aggressive breast cancer

by University of MarylandMammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public DomainNew findings put forth by the University of Maryland Fischell Department

Updated on:March 01,2024

Can the body's own 'killer torpedoes' derived from NK cells fight cancer?

by Elin Martine Doeland,University of OsloAn NK cell meeting a cancer cell. The killer torpedoes, illustrated with chocolates, attack the cancer cell. The image was taken at the Medical research

Updated on: December 28,2023

Can the body's own 'killer torpedoes' derived from NK cells fight cancer?

by Elin Martine Doeland,University of OsloAn NK cell meeting a cancer cell. The killer torpedoes, illustrated with chocolates, attack the cancer cell. The image was taken at the Medical research

Updated on:December 28,2023

Study finds older cancer patients would benefit from geriatric assessment screening

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoEORTC QLQ C30 global health subscale QOL over time. Model predicted QOL stratified by curative versus palliative on the basis of our latent growth curve mo

Updated on: February 01,2024

Study finds older cancer patients would benefit from geriatric assessment screening

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoEORTC QLQ C30 global health subscale QOL over time. Model predicted QOL stratified by curative versus palliative on the basis of our latent growth curve mo

Updated on:February 01,2024

Common diabetes drug slows growth of normal cells carrying cancer mutation, finds study

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstitutePIK3CA mutant clones in human esophageal epithelium. Credit:Nature Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01891-8A common diabetes medication, metfo

Updated on: September 28,2024

Common diabetes drug slows growth of normal cells carrying cancer mutation, finds study

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstitutePIK3CA mutant clones in human esophageal epithelium. Credit:Nature Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01891-8A common diabetes medication, metfo

Updated on:September 28,2024

Accurately diagnosing genetic disease prevents cancer, saves lives

by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA single, upfront genomic test is more effective for detecting Lynch syndrome in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients than

Updated on: April 01,2024

Accurately diagnosing genetic disease prevents cancer, saves lives

by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA single, upfront genomic test is more effective for detecting Lynch syndrome in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients than

Updated on:April 01,2024

Staying safe in the sun — a dermatologist helps separate facts from hype

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Elena ZhukovaSkin cancer is the number-one cancer diagnosis in the United States – it's more common than breast, prostate, and lung cancers c

Updated on: April 20,2024

Staying safe in the sun — a dermatologist helps separate facts from hype

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Elena ZhukovaSkin cancer is the number-one cancer diagnosis in the United States – it's more common than breast, prostate, and lung cancers c

Updated on:April 20,2024

Study finds behavior matters far more to lifetime exposure to cancer-causing radiation than previously believed

by Allie Miller,University of CalgaryResidential radon exposure periods modified by radon awareness behavior and test decision-making that can differ by age, sex/gender or parental status. Credi

Updated on: January 23,2024

Study finds behavior matters far more to lifetime exposure to cancer-causing radiation than previously believed

by Allie Miller,University of CalgaryResidential radon exposure periods modified by radon awareness behavior and test decision-making that can differ by age, sex/gender or parental status. Credi

Updated on:January 23,2024