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Treatment identified that prevents tumor metastasis
Jul 28, 2014
Metastasis, the strategy adopted by tumor cells to transform into an aggressive form of cancer, are often associated with a gloomy prognosis. Read More
Heart disease risk in childhood cancer survivors 'reduced by healthy lifestyle'
Jul 28, 2014
Childhood cancer survivors are at risk of developing metabolic syndrome, but a new study shows that following a healthy lifestyle can reduce this risk. Read More
Cancer drug offers potential for an oral therapy for Alzheimer's disease
Jul 28, 2014
Currently, no cure exists for Alzheimer's disease, the devastating neurological disease affecting more than 5 million Americans. Read More
New computational method pinpoints gene changes in breast cancer cells
Jul 28, 2014
Computer scientists at Carnegie Mellon University, working with high-throughput data generated by breast cancer biologists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, have devised a computational... Read More
Tumorigenicity in induced pluripotent stem-cell based therapies significantly reduced
Jul 27, 2014
The potential for clinical use of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology for transplant-based therapeutic strategies has previously been hindered by the risk of dysregulated cell growth... Read More
Dyes used to paint new picture of disease
Jul 27, 2014
By using brightly hued dyes, George Mason University researchers discovered an innovative way to reveal where proteins touch each other, possibly leading to new treatments for cancer, arthritis... Read More
Barrett's esophagus less of a risk for those on statins
Jul 26, 2014
Statins, a class of drugs commonly used to lower cholesterol levels, significantly reduce a patient's risk of developing Barrett's esophagus, according to a new study in Gastroenterology1, the... Read More
Study identifies genes linked to breast cancer in East Asian women
Jul 26, 2014
A new study in East Asian women has identified three genetic changes linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. Read More
New insight into alternative treatment options for postmenopausal breast cancer patients using hormone therapy
Jul 26, 2014
It's no wonder that breast cancer ranks highest among women's health concerns. Read More
Night light exposure could make breast cancer tumors tamoxifen resistant
Jul 25, 2014
A study in rats reveals that tamoxifen - a drug typically used to treat breast cancer that has spread - is less effective when subjects are exposed to dim light at night. Read More
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