Vital step in stem cell growth revealed
5/04/2015
Salk scientists' finding could aid regenerative and cancer therapiesStem cells, which have the potential to turn into any kind of cell, offer the tantalizing possibility of generating new tissues...
Scientists discover key driver of human aging
5/04/2015
Salk Institute findings on premature aging syndrome could lead to slowing or reversing the aging processA study tying the aging process to the deterioration of tightly packaged bundles of...
Protein in metabolic reprogramming restrains senescent cells from becoming cancerous
5/04/2015
In recent years, research has shown that cancerous cells have a different metabolism -- essential chemical and nutritional changes needed for supporting the unlimited growth observed in cancer ...
ACP releases advice for the proper time, test, and interval for cervical cancer screening
5/04/2015
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released clinical advice aimed at reducing overuse of cervical cancer screening in average risk women without symptoms.
Pre-existing inflammation may promote the spread of cancer
5/04/2015
A new research report appearing in the May 2015 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that allergic reactions--or at least the pre-existing inflammation from these reactions--may set the...
Uncovering new functions of a gene implicated in cancer growth opens new therapeutic possibilities
5/03/2015
Weill Cornell Medical College researchers have shown for the first time that a gene previously implicated in blood vessel formation during embryonic development and tumor growth also induces immune...
Stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma: New data did not change conclusion
5/02/2015
Update search still showed insufficient evidence base/ Conclusions possible on 6 of 9 subindicationsAn update search enlarged the pool of study data, but did not change the content of the...
Breast cancer in young women -- unique goals for treatment and research
5/02/2015
Breast cancer that occurs in young women is likely to be more aggressive and to require more intensive types of therapy with increased risk of long-term treatment-related toxicities.
Transforming all donated blood into a universal type
5/02/2015
Every day, thousands of people need donated blood. But only blood without A- or B-type antigens, such as type O, can be given to all of those in need, and it's usually in short supply.
Telomere biomarker may lead to blood test that predicts cancer years in advance
5/01/2015
Distinct changes in telomeres - protective caps on the ends of our DNA strands - in the blood can predict cancer years in advance, says a new study.