Key property of stem cells inhibited by tumor suppressor
11/17/2014
A protein that plays a critical role in preventing the development of many types of human cancers has been shown also to inhibit a vital stem cell property called pluripotency, according to a study...
Glioblastoma is the most common aggressive primary brain tumor, and despite advances in standard treatment, the median survival is about 15 months (compared to 4 months without treatment).
Two mutations linked to Ewing sarcoma subtype with poor prognosis
11/17/2014
An international collaboration has identified frequent mutations in two genes that often occur together in Ewing sarcoma (EWS) and that define a subtype of the cancer associated with reduced survival.
Breast cancer prevention could be improved by genetic testing
11/17/2014
Scientists used mathematical models to show that analysing genetic data, alongside a range of other risk factors, could substantially improve the ability to flag up women at highest risk of...
Researchers discover type of toxic flame retardant in Americans for first time
11/15/2014
By finding a way to test urine for phosphate biomarkers, researchers have identified a previously undiscovered toxic flame retardant - TCEP - in Americans.
Study extols anti-prostate cancer effects of walnuts
11/14/2014
A new mouse study suggests it is a component of walnuts themselves - not their omega-3 fatty acid content - that confers health benefits of slowing prostate cancer growth.
Less than half of US cancer survivors under the age of 65 reported ever having HIV test
11/14/2014
Knowing the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) serostatus of patients at the time of cancer diagnosis or cancer recurrence is prerequisite to coordinating HIV and cancer treatments and improving...
Study finds marked benefits for cancer prevention with a higher intake of fatty fish
11/14/2014
While several other studies have recently challenged the long-held belief of the benefits of a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids, this new study led by Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute...
Secondhand smoke in vehicles exposes nonsmokers to toxic compounds
11/14/2014
Secondhand smoke in the confined space of a motor vehicle resulted in exposure to several tobacco smoke toxins, and may ultimately increase risk for cancer and for respiratory and cardiovascular...
UCLA researchers identify unique protein key to the development of blood stem cells
11/14/2014
Led by Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research member Dr.