Screening all women for BRCA gene mutations 'worthless'
9/04/2015
Population screening for BRCA gene mutations would prevent so few breast and ovarian cancer cases that its cost would not be worthwhile, say authors of a leading opinion article.
Inexpensive drug saves blood and money: Study
9/04/2015
Using an inexpensive drug for every hip or knee replacement since 2013 has helped St.
New role for an old protein: Cancer causer
9/04/2015
A protein known to play a role in transporting the molecular contents of normal cells into and out of various intracellular compartments can also turn such cells cancerous by stimulating a key...
Acupuncture reduces hot flashes in breast cancer survivors
9/04/2015
Findings also highlight acupuncture's ability to induce a stronger placebo effect than oral medicationsAcupuncture may be a viable treatment for women experiencing hot flashes as a result of...
Image-tracking technology helps scientists study nature v. nurture in neural stem cells
9/04/2015
One of the longstanding debates in science, that has, perhaps unsurprisingly, permeated into the field of stem cell research, is the question of nature versus nurture influencing development.
Drug for fungal infections in lung transplant recipients increases risk for cancer, death
9/04/2015
UCSF researchers recommend physicians consider patient-specific factors when using voriconazoleVoriconazole, a prescription drug commonly used to treat fungal infections in lung transplant...
Penn researchers report long-term leukemia remissions in first personalized cell therapy trial
9/04/2015
Eight of 14 patients in the first trial of the University of Pennsylvania's personalized cellular therapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) responded to the therapy, with some complete...
Mutated p53 tumor suppressor protein uses epigenetics to drive aggressive cancer growth
9/04/2015
Aggressive cancer growth and alterations in gene activity without changes in DNA sequence (epigenetics) are associated with mutant p53 proteins, according to new research from the Perelman School...
Disruption of a crucial cellular machine may kill the engine of deadly cancers
9/04/2015
In a way, cancer resembles a runaway car with a gas pedal stuck to the floor, hurling out of control.
Team decodes structure of protein complex active in DNA repair
9/04/2015
Search for new inflammatory disease and cancer drug targets aided by detailed structureThe human body, if anything, is economical.