Batting practice in the genome
8/26/2015
In the biochemical game of genetics, it was thought that the proteins controlling gene regulation in animals were either spectators or players.
Relapse in leukemia tied to mutations that persist through treatment
8/26/2015
Focusing on mutations that linger through chemotherapy instead of those present at time of diagnosis may be a better way to predict relapse and survival in acute myeloid leukemia.
Majority of false-positive mammograms associated with anxiety, distress
8/26/2015
Researchers have found that patients who receive false-positive mammogram results are significantly more likely to report negative psychosocial consequences than those who do not.
Is incense bad for your health?
8/26/2015
The burning of incense might need to come with a health warning. This follows the first study evaluating the health risks associated with its indoor use.
Injectable cryogel-based whole-cell cancer vaccines
8/26/2015
A new minimally invasive vaccine that combines cancer cells and immune-enhancing factors offers a promising strategy against patient-specific cancer cellsCancerous melanoma cells shown with...
Women who have inherited mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes are more likely to develop breast cancer or ovarian cancer, especially at a younger age.
New blood test for colon cancer improves colonoscopy screening results
8/25/2015
Optical raman spectra of blood shows simple fingerprint for cancerous growth and precancerous polypsCanadian researchers have found a way to screen blood samples for molecular traces that...
Aspirin, NSAIDs linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer
8/25/2015
New research finds continuous long-term use of aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be associated with lower risk of colorectal cancer.
New study provides links between inflammation and colon cancer metastasis
8/25/2015
A new Arizona State University research study led by Biodesign Institute executive director Raymond DuBois, M.D., Ph.D.
Biocept launches its first liquid biopsy diagnostic test for colorectal cancer
8/25/2015
New test uses patient's blood sample to detect KRAS, predictive biomarker for solid tumor cancersBiocept, Inc.