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Four new genes added to the 'inherited breast cancer' risk list
Jun 06, 2014
Two new studies have located four new genes called RINT1, MRE11A, RAD50 and NBN that cause increased breast cancer risk when mutated. Read More
Synthetic small molecule may help chemo get into brain
Jun 06, 2014
A synthetic peptide carrier that crosses the blood-brain barrier in lab mice offers potential as a vehicle to deliver chemotherapy and other drugs into the brain. Read More
Our own treacherous immune genes can cause cancer after viral infection
Jun 06, 2014
HPV (human papillomavirus) infection is widely known to induce cancer. Many of the mutations that cause this virally-induced cancer are caused by a family of genes that normally combats viral... Read More
Nanotechnology has potential to revolutionise orthopaedics - experts call for research into safety
Jun 06, 2014
"Nanotechnology holds enormous potential for orthopaedics. But the key question is, can we be sure it won't cause harm to patients over the long term? Read More
Elucidating the pathogenic mechanism of meningococcal meningitis
Jun 06, 2014
Neisseria meningitidis, also called meningococcus, is a bacterium responsible for meningitis and septicemia[1]. Its most serious form, purpura fulminans, is often fatal. Read More
Genome experts show value of 'next-generation sequencing' in diagnosing infection, save life of critically ill boy
Jun 06, 2014
A 14-year-old boy's turnaround and quick recovery after mysteriously being stricken by brain-inflaming encephalitis -- which led to him being hospitalized for six weeks and put into a medically... Read More
Researchers unravel mechanism of cell death, offering potential for treating inflammatory diseases
Jun 06, 2014
Researchers at VIB and Ghent University have unraveled the mechanism of necroptosis. Read More
Researchers develop search engine for identifying functionally linked genes
Jun 06, 2014
A frontier lies deep within our cells.Our bodies are as vast as oceans and space, composed of a dizzying number of different types of cells. Read More
Study finds public awareness of head and neck cancers low
Jun 05, 2014
Public awareness of head and neck cancer (HNC) is low, with few Americans knowing much about risk factors such as tobacco use and human papillomavirus (HPV). Read More
Lung cancer breath test looking more promising
Jun 05, 2014
The feasibility of a non-invasive breath test for lung cancer has already been demonstrated. Now, a new study shows it can distinguish lung cancer from COPD and stage the cancer. Read More
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