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Key cell division proteins also power up mitochondria; finding could influence cancer care and regenerative medicine
Apr 22, 2014
An international team led by researchers at UC Davis has shown that the cyclin B1/Cdk1 protein complex, which plays a key role in cell division, also boosts the mitochondrial activity to power that... Read More
For average-risk patients with 1 to 2 small polyps, surveillance colonoscopy recommendations consistent with guidelines
Apr 22, 2014
According to a new study, endoscopists' recommendations for timing of surveillance colonoscopy in average-risk patients with one to two small polyps are consistent with guideline recommendations in... Read More
Increased risk for colorectal cancer following radiation therapy for cervical cancer
Apr 22, 2014
Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston are the first to recommend that young women treated with radiation for cervical cancer should begin colorectal cancer screening... Read More
Technique developed to reverse engineer cells may lead to therapeutic targets for disease
Apr 22, 2014
Consider the marvel of the embryo. It begins as a glob of identical cells that change shape and function as they multiply to become the cells of our lungs, muscles, nerves and all the other... Read More
Dedicated immune cells defend a single organ
Apr 22, 2014
Scientists have uncovered a new way the immune system may fight cancers and viral infections. The finding could aid efforts to use immune cells to treat illness. Read More
Revolutionary clinical trial aims to advance lung cancer treatment
Apr 21, 2014
Cancer Research UK is partnering with pharmaceutical companies AstraZeneca and Pfizer to create a pioneering clinical trial for patients with advanced lung cancer - marking a new era of research... Read More
DNA looping damage tied to HPV cancer
Apr 21, 2014
It's long been known that certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) cause cancer. Read More
HPV vaccine benefits HIV-positive women
Apr 21, 2014
HIV-positive women respond well to a vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV), even when their immune system is struggling, according to newly published results of an international clinical... Read More
Research represents novel approach to lessening impact of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
Apr 21, 2014
A class of drugs developed to treat immune-related conditions and cancer - including one currently in clinical trials for glioblastoma and other tumors - eliminates neural inflammation associated... Read More
BMI associated with breast cancer, not whether you are pear or apple shaped
Apr 21, 2014
A study of predominantly white women finds a larger waist circumference is associated with higher risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, but not beyond its contribution to BMI. Read More
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