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Study of proteins opens a new avenue for cancer researchers
Feb 06, 2014
One of the hopes for victory against cancer hinges on naturally-occurring proteins whose job is to make their host cell die.Since their natural role is to stop unhealthy cell proliferation, the idea is that one or more of these proteins could be harnessed to stop the growth of tumors. Read More
A variety of auto-inflammatory diseases could be impacted by newly discovered signaling pathway
Feb 06, 2014
Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Massey Cancer Center have discovered a new signaling pathway in sterile inflammation that could impact the treatment of diseases such as cancer, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Read More
In screening mammography, novel technique increases detection rate
Feb 06, 2014
Digital mammography screening with new photon-counting technique offers high diagnostic performance, according to a study published online in the journal Radiology.As mammography screening has shifted to digital technology, a range of computed radiography (CR) and direct radiography (DR) systems have emerged. Read More
Insight into why cancer incidence increases with age
Feb 06, 2014
The accumulation of age-associated changes in a biochemical process that helps control genes may be responsible for some of the increased risk of cancer seen in older people, according to a National Institutes of Health study.Scientists have known for years that age is a leading risk factor for the development of many types of cancer, but why aging increases cancer risk remains unclear. Read More
Stomach and colorectal cancers may be treatable with existing drug
Feb 05, 2014
A class of drugs already used to treat a blood disorder could be used to treat stomach and colorectal cancer, according to new research from Australia.Called JAK inhibitors, the drugs are currently used to treat a cancer-like condition called myelofibrosis. Read More
Stomach and colorectal cancers may be treatable with existing drug
Feb 05, 2014
A class of drugs already used to treat a blood disorder could be used to treat stomach and colorectal cancer, according to new research from Australia.Called JAK inhibitors, the drugs are currently used to treat a cancer-like condition called myelofibrosis. Read More
Outdoor workers in Australia face increased cancer risk
Feb 05, 2014
Perth researchers have completed a comprehensive study into Australian workers and their exposure to Ultra Violet Radiation, which is a known human carcinogen. Read More
Cancer Research UK launches 'spaceship' smartphone game to seek cancer cures
Feb 05, 2014
Cancer Research UK has unveiled Play to Cure: Genes in Space - a world-first mobile phone game in which people across the globe will be able to help scientists unravel gene data to find the answers to some of cancer's toughest questions.It is available to download now for free here for anyone with an Android or Apple Smartphone. Read More
Queen's University cancer specialist's drive to improve survival rates for every European citizen
Feb 05, 2014
Queen's University Belfast's world renowned cancer specialist, Professor Patrick Johnston, whose work has transformed cancer care in Northern Ireland, is now leading efforts to improve survival rates across Europe. Read More
Outdoor workers in Australia face increased cancer risk
Feb 05, 2014
Perth researchers have completed a comprehensive study into Australian workers and their exposure to Ultra Violet Radiation, which is a known human carcinogen. Read More
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