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Preventing tumor development in liver cells
Oct 06, 2014
A University of Tokyo research group has discovered that AIM (Apoptosis Inhibitor of Macrophage), a protein that plays a preventive role in obesity progression, can also prevent tumor development in... Read More
Discovery of microRNA tied to colon cancer tumor growth
Oct 06, 2014
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have identified microRNAs that may cause colon polyps turning cancerous. Read More
Are changes in fashion, tanning perceptions to blame for rising melanoma rates?
Oct 06, 2014
A new study claims cultural and historical factors over the past century, such as evolution of clothing trends and tanning perceptions, have contributed to rising melanoma rates. Read More
New molecule could fight oxidative stress, lead to therapies for cancer, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
Oct 06, 2014
Breathing oxygen helps the body create energy for its cells. As a result of the breathing process, reactive molecules called "free radicals" are produced that often cause damage to proteins and genes... Read More
Novel therapeutic strategies show promise for treating glioblastma multiforme
Oct 06, 2014
Glioblastma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most lethal primary brain tumors, with median survival for these patients only slightly over one year. Read More
Fighting cancer with the help of green tea
Oct 06, 2014
A molecule that is a major ingredient in green tea can be used as a carrier for anticancer proteins, forming a stable and effective therapeutic nanocomplex. Read More
Scientists uncover structure, mechanisms of BRCA2 protein
Oct 06, 2014
Mutations in the gene that encodes BRCA2 are known to increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancers. Now, researchers have uncovered the protein's structure and how it works. Read More
Clues to human cancer provided by dogs' epigenome
Oct 06, 2014
The bond between humans and dogs is strong and ancient. From being the protector of the first herds in a faithful pet, dogs and people share many aspects of life. Read More
New research suggests treatment in Australia and New Zealand for patients with sepsis is the best in the world
Oct 06, 2014
Australia's high survival rates shed doubt on global sepsis guidelines.The large-scale six-year study, led by the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre at Monash University... Read More
Ibrutinib ameliorates chronic graft-versus-host disease in mice
Oct 05, 2014
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) can differentiate into all types of blood cells, including red blood cells and immune cells. Read More
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