There goes the neighborhood: Changes in chromosome structure activate cancer-causing genes
3/04/2016
In a finding with enormous implications for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, Whitehead Institute scientists have discovered that breaches in looping chromosomal structures known as "insulated...
There goes the neighborhood: Changes in chromosome structure activate cancer-causing genes
3/04/2016
In a finding with enormous implications for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, Whitehead Institute scientists have discovered that breaches in looping chromosomal structures known as "insulated...
Scientists reveal alternative route for cell death
3/04/2016
Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have uncovered a new pathway for mitochondrial cell death that involves the protein BCL-2 ovarian killer otherwise known as BOK.
Tumours contain the seeds of their own destruction
3/03/2016
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding how the genetic complexity of tumours can be recognised and exploited by the immune system, even when the disease is at its most...
Healthy cells 'collaborate' with tumours to help build new blood vessels
3/03/2016
Healthy cells actively collaborate with tumours by creating a mesh of collagen that encourages cancer cells to build new blood vessels, a new study shows.
Small, regular dose of aspirin keeps colorectal cancer at bay
3/03/2016
A new study confirms that taking 0.5-1.5 regular aspirin tablets each week significantly decreases the risk of gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers.
Small, regular dose of aspirin keeps colorectal cancer at bay
3/03/2016
A new study confirms that taking 0.5-1.5 regular aspirin tablets each week significantly decreases the risk of gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers.
How effective is Twitter to share cancer clinical trial information and recruit
3/03/2016
Could Twitter be a way to communicate with the public about cancer clinical trials and increase awareness and patient recruitment?
Next-generation immunotherapy offers new hope for beating brain cancer
3/03/2016
High-grade glioma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Despite improvements in surgical procedures, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, this type of brain tumour is still notoriously hard to...
Toward diagnosing diseases such as cancer in their earliest stages
3/03/2016
Detecting diseases such as cancer in their earliest stages can make a huge difference in patient treatment, but it is often difficult to do.