Posts Tagged ‘cancer’
Scientists discover a potential ‘thinness’ gene
An international team of researchers has discovered a gene linked to thinness, or resistance to weight gain. …
Read Full ArticleStudying the development of ovarian cancer with organoids
Researchers have modeled the development and progression of high-grade serous ovarian cancer in mini-versions of the female reproductive organs of the mouse. …
Read Full ArticleResearchers discover how a protein inhibits cancer development in mice
Researchers discovered how tumor suppressor protein PP2A works at the molecular level. …
Read Full ArticleStudy reveals first evidence inherited genetics can drive cancer’s spread
A new study suggests that differences in a single gene, carried within someone’s genome from birth, can alter progression of melanoma, a type of skin cancer. …
Read Full ArticleA ‘switch’ that turns autoimmunity drugs into powerful anti-cancer treatments
Scientists have discovered a way to transform antibody drugs previously developed to treat autoimmunity into powerful anti-cancer treatments. …
Read Full ArticleJust a little physical activity pays big dividends to high risk breast cancer patients
High-risk breast cancer patients who exercise not only live longer, but also are more likely to remain cancer-free after their treatment. …
Read Full ArticleGenome study links DNA changes to the risks of specific breast cancer subtypes
A genome study covering 266,000 women has revealed 32 new sites associated with breast cancer risk. …
Read Full ArticleA combo of fasting plus vitamin C is effective for hard-to-treat cancers
Scientists have found that a fasting-mimicking diet could be more effective at treating some types of cancer when combined with vitamin C. …
Read Full ArticleCancer patients face high mortality from COVID-19
Largest study of cancer patients with COVID-19 provides guidance on how to protect this vulnerable population. …
Read Full ArticleStudy of nearly 10,000 women explores feasibility and safety of multi-cancer blood test
A multi-cancer blood test successfully detected some cancers in a study of nearly 10,000 women, including early cancers that could be localized and surgically removed. …
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