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Prostate cancer diagnosis may be more accurate with semen test

Jun 09, 2014

Study shows a number of small molecules called microRNAs present in seminal fluid were surprisingly accurate in detecting prostate cancer and may have biomarker potential. Read More

Scripps Florida scientists find new targets that could increase effectiveness and reduce side effects in breast cancer treatments

Jun 09, 2014

Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have found new targets for potential intervention in breast cancer. Read More

Iron supplements improve anemia and quality of life for women with heavy periods

Jun 09, 2014

A study by researchers from Finland found that diagnosis and treatment of anemia is important to improve quality of life among women with heavy periods. Read More

Dogs and humans will benefit if research leads to new bladder cancer assay

Jun 09, 2014

Veterinary researchers at Oregon State University have identified a unique group of proteins that indicate the presence of transitional cell carcinoma - the most common cause of bladder cancer - and... Read More

A new way discovered to control genetic material altered in cancer

Jun 09, 2014

When we talk about genetic material, we are usually referring to the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) that we inherit from our parents. Read More

Stem cells spurring hippocampal cell regrowth tied to Wnt pathway and its link to Alzheimer's disease treatment

Jun 09, 2014

A study by a Korean team of neuroscientists has concluded that when mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs; multipotent structural stem cells capable of differentiation into a variety of cell types) are... Read More

Older women are more vulnerable to breast cancer, but why?

Jun 09, 2014

Scientists from the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have gained more insights into why older women are more susceptible to breast cancer. Read More

Insufficient exercise compromises survival for breast cancer survivors

Jun 09, 2014

Researchers at the University of North Carolina identified that 59% of breast cancer patients have decreased physical activity after diagnosis, which may affect quality of life. Read More

Mapping of cellular traffic control system has implications for diabetes, cancer and diverse neurological pathologies

Jun 09, 2014

Cells must transport nutrients and messenger cargos through its membrane and transport them within the cell at the correct time and place. Read More

Researchers discover 'seeds' of stem cells' development

Jun 09, 2014

Case Western Reserve researchers have discovered landmarks within pluripotent stem cells that guide how they develop to serve different purposes within the body. Read More

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