Leading cancer-causing gene silenced
11/18/2014
A novel siRNA-based molecule, developed by Chad Pecot, MD, successfully targets KRAS, a well-studied but hard to halt protein important for cancer development and metastasis.
Radiation treatments that kill cancer but protect normal cells
11/18/2014
Although radiation treatments have become much more refined in recent years, it remains a challenge to both sufficiently dose the tumor while sparing the surrounding tissue.
Researchers find elevated carcinogen markers in car passengers of smokers
11/18/2014
Nonsmokers sitting in an automobile with a smoker for one hour had markers of significantly increased levels of carcinogens and other toxins in their urine, indicating that secondhand smoke in motor...
More than 400 'blind spots' in DNA discovered that may conceal cancer-causing mistakes
11/18/2014
Cancer Research UK scientists have found more than 400 'blind spots' in DNA which could hide cancer-causing gene faults, according to research published* in Cancer Research.
What are the health benefits of watercress?
11/18/2014
Find out about the health benefits of watercress including cancer prevention, maintaining blood pressure, maintaining healthy bones and treating diabetes.
Molecule fights cancer on 2 fronts
11/18/2014
Researchers at the University of Leeds have made a new synthetic anti-cancer molecule that targets two key mechanisms in the spread of malignant tumours through the body.
Synthesized platelet-like nanoparticles can do more than clot blood
11/18/2014
Bio-Inspired Bleeding Control - Taking a cue from the human body's own coagulation processes, researchers at UC Santa Barbara synthesize platelet-like nanoparticles that can do more than clot...
NSAIDS associated with serious bleeding and thromboembolism in patients with atrial fibrillation
11/17/2014
A study being published in Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that people with atrial fibrillation (AF) who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be at risk for serious bleeding...
'Blind spots' in DNA may conceal cancer genes
11/17/2014
New research has located blind spots in DNA that may contain cancer-causing genes. They occur in parts of the genome that are not easy to decode with gene-reading technology.
Expression of SIP1 protein indicates poor prognosis in pharyngeal cancer
11/17/2014
The expression of SIP1 protein in pharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma tumours often indicates an advanced tumour stage, a high risk of recurrence and a poor prognosis, according to research from the...