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Study links gene mutations to heart rhythm risks seen in cancer patients

Study links gene mutations to heart rhythm risks seen in cancer patients

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA-led research team has found that a gene mutation that affects insulin signaling in the heart may raise the risk of

Study links gene mutations to heart rhythm risks seen in cancer patients

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA-led research team has found that a gene mutation that affects insulin signaling in the heart may raise the risk of
The fluid that feeds tumor cells

The fluid that feeds tumor cells

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPancreatic cancer cells (nuclei in blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). By growing cancer cells in the lab, researchers can

The fluid that feeds tumor cells

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPancreatic cancer cells (nuclei in blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). By growing cancer cells in the lab, researchers can
Software program that looks for the most effective drugs helps to personalize cancer treatments

Software program that looks for the most effective drugs helps to personalize cancer treatments

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreGraphical Abstract. Credit:Nucleic Acids Research(2023). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad412Precision medicine seeks to adapt treatments to the char

Software program that looks for the most effective drugs helps to personalize cancer treatments

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreGraphical Abstract. Credit:Nucleic Acids Research(2023). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad412Precision medicine seeks to adapt treatments to the char
Eliminating common bacterial infection significantly decreases gastric cancer risk

Eliminating common bacterial infection significantly decreases gastric cancer risk

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile it is well known within the medical community that there is a link between the bacteria Helicobacter

Eliminating common bacterial infection significantly decreases gastric cancer risk

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile it is well known within the medical community that there is a link between the bacteria Helicobacter
New blood test for noncoding RNA significantly improves cancer detection

New blood test for noncoding RNA significantly improves cancer detection

byUniversity of California - Santa CruzCell-free RNA transcriptome profiling using repeat-aware COMPLETE-seq.a, Diagram of COMPLETE-seq RNA liquid-biopsy technology, highlighting the use o

New blood test for noncoding RNA significantly improves cancer detection

byUniversity of California - Santa CruzCell-free RNA transcriptome profiling using repeat-aware COMPLETE-seq.a, Diagram of COMPLETE-seq RNA liquid-biopsy technology, highlighting the use o
New drug targets for BRCA-driven cancer uncovered

New drug targets for BRCA-driven cancer uncovered

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainBRCA1 and BRCA2 ("BReast CAncer genes") are critical tumor suppressor genes—women carrying a mutation in one of these genes h

New drug targets for BRCA-driven cancer uncovered

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainBRCA1 and BRCA2 ("BReast CAncer genes") are critical tumor suppressor genes—women carrying a mutation in one of these genes h
Anal cancer rates and mortality have risen dramatically among Americans: study

Anal cancer rates and mortality have risen dramatically among Americans: study

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonRates of new anal cancer diagnoses and deaths related to human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection, have in

Anal cancer rates and mortality have risen dramatically among Americans: study

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonRates of new anal cancer diagnoses and deaths related to human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection, have in
Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 28% of U.S. women are aware that a healthful diet can lower the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a j

Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 28% of U.S. women are aware that a healthful diet can lower the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a j
Detecting breast cancer earlier with 3D X-rays

Detecting breast cancer earlier with 3D X-rays

by Werner Siefer,ETH ZurichComparison of conventional computed tomography with the new GI-CT images. The increased image quality of the GI-CT is particularly evident for small features (indicate

Detecting breast cancer earlier with 3D X-rays

by Werner Siefer,ETH ZurichComparison of conventional computed tomography with the new GI-CT images. The increased image quality of the GI-CT is particularly evident for small features (indicate
New preclinical model could accelerate research on thymic cancer

New preclinical model could accelerate research on thymic cancer

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: AI-generated imageA new preclinical model for thymic cancer developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators has revealed insights into how a common mutat

New preclinical model could accelerate research on thymic cancer

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: AI-generated imageA new preclinical model for thymic cancer developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators has revealed insights into how a common mutat
Researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with over 90% response rate

Researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with over 90% response rate

by Indiana University School of MedicineMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Indiana University Melvin and Bren

Researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with over 90% response rate

by Indiana University School of MedicineMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Indiana University Melvin and Bren
Germline testing underused in cancer patients

Germline testing underused in cancer patients

by Lori SolomonFew patients diagnosed with cancer between 2013 and 2019 in California and Georgia underwent germline testing, according to a study published online June 5 in theJournal of the Am

Germline testing underused in cancer patients

by Lori SolomonFew patients diagnosed with cancer between 2013 and 2019 in California and Georgia underwent germline testing, according to a study published online June 5 in theJournal of the Am