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Molecular Link Identified Between Metabolic Diseases And Cancer
Jul 05, 2012
In the complex chain of molecular events that underlie eating behaviors and body weight, the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) enzyme has proven to be a critical link... Read More
Furthering The Development Of Cancer Research: The Genomics Symposium
Jul 05, 2012
The symposium themed "The Era of Next Generation Sequencing in Cancer", co-organized by BGI, the world's largest genomics organization, and Imperial College London, was successfully conducted in London, UK... Read More
Surprising Genetic Connections Discovered Between Breast Size And Breast Cancer
Jul 05, 2012
Using data from its unique online research platform, 23andMe, a leading personal genetics company, has identified seven single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) significantly associated with breast size, including three SNPs also correlated with breast cancer in a genome-wide association study (GWAS) now published online in BMC Medical Genetics... Read More
Hookworm Infections Cured In Hamster Model
Jul 05, 2012
A drug candidate that is nearing clinical trials against a Latin American parasite is showing additional promise as a cure for hookworm, one of the most widespread and insidious parasites afflicting developing nations, according to a collaborative study at UCSF and Yale University... Read More
Hookworm Infections Cured In Hamster Model
Jul 05, 2012
A drug candidate that is nearing clinical trials against a Latin American parasite is showing additional promise as a cure for hookworm, one of the most widespread and insidious parasites afflicting developing nations, according to a collaborative study at UCSF and Yale University... Read More
Biomarker Found That Predicts Response To Chemotherapy For Osteosarcoma
Jul 05, 2012
Discovery could refine treatment strategy for children with bone cancer Scientists have found that a protein expressed by some cancers is a good predictor of how the cancer will respond to standard chemotherapy for osteosarcoma, the most common bone cancer in children... Read More
'Magic-Bullet' Cancer Therapy To Be Investigated
Jul 05, 2012
Scientists at the University of Sheffield will investigate a new 'magic-bullet' cancer therapy that exploits tumour cells' greed for fat following an award from Yorkshire Cancer Research. Higher rates of the most deadly cancers, such as colorectal and breast cancer, have been linked to obesity or high fat diets because cancer cells use fat to grow larger and more dangerous... Read More
Activity Of Rare Genetic Variant In Glioma Validated
Jul 05, 2012
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center working with colleagues at three other institutions have validated a link between a rare genetic variant and the risk of glioma, the most common and lethal type of brain tumor. The validation study also uncovered an association between the same rare genetic variant and improved rates of survival for patients with glioma... Read More
Risk Of Bladder Cancer May Increase With Some Diabetes Drugs
Jul 05, 2012
An increased risk of bladder cancer is linked to the use of pioglitazone, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). People with type 2 diabetes are at risk of several types of cancer, including a 40% increased risk of bladder cancer, compared to people without diabetes... Read More
Anticoagulant Drugs For Atrial Fibrillation - Safety Indicators Confirmed
Jul 05, 2012
A new study by medical scientists coordinated from the University of Manchester has for the first time used patients' results to establish that "safety indicators" for people taking anticoagulant drugs to regulate a common heart condition are correct. More than 760,000 patients in the UK have atrial fibrillation (AF), a defect that causes an irregular heart rate... Read More
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