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'Yorkie and Scalloped' - genes that prime stem cells for fighting infection
Oct 31, 2014
'Lineage specifying cells' are a newly discovered cell type that activate the maturation of stem cells. Now, two genes have been linked with this maturation system. Read More
New, safer way of genome editing cures hemophilia in mice
Oct 31, 2014
The ability to pop a working copy of a faulty gene into a patient's genome is a tantalizing goal for many clinicians treating genetic diseases. Read More
Clinical practice guidelines address multimodality treatment for esophageal cancer
Oct 31, 2014
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has released new clinical practice guidelines for treating cancer of the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction (area where the esophagus meets the stomach). Read More
Men with cardiovascular problems taking prostate cancer medications at greater risk of heart-related deaths
Oct 31, 2014
A new study has found that certain prostate cancer medications are linked with an increased risk of dying from heart-related causes in men with congestive heart failure or prior heart attacks. Read More
High-intensity sound waves shape platform for regenerative medicine
Oct 31, 2014
Researchers have developed a method to use sound waves to create cellular scaffolding for tissue engineering, a unique approach that could aid regenerative medicine. Read More
Bladder-cancer detection may be improved by new molecular imaging technology
Oct 31, 2014
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have developed a new strategy that they say could detect bladder cancer with more accuracy and sensitivity than standard endoscopy methods. Read More
T cell immune response activated when Integrins lose their grip
Oct 31, 2014
Integrins are adhesion molecules expressed on the surface of cells. They play a crucial role in "integrating" the cell exterior and the interior cytoskeleton in cells. Read More
Shedding light on genetic architecture of kidney cancer
Oct 31, 2014
A new study on a large cohort of kidney cancer patients in Europe sheds light on the genetic architecture of the disease - and reveals an apparent link between exposure to aristolochic acid and... Read More
Key factor in the relationship between diet, inflammation and cancer identified
Oct 31, 2014
A team of Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) researchers at the Laboratory for Pediatric Cancer Research has found that a category of lipids known as sphingolipids may be an... Read More
Tumor-in-a-dish shows promise for improving breast cancer chemo
Oct 31, 2014
One of the tragic realities of cancer is that the drugs used to treat it are highly toxic and their effectiveness varies unpredictably from patient to patient. Read More
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