Common driver of a childhood brain tumor discovered by gene sequencing project
2/23/2014
The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-Washington University Pediatric Cancer Genome Project has identified the most common genetic alteration ever reported in the brain tumor ependymoma and evidence that the alteration drives tumor development. The research appears as an advanced online publication in the scientific journal Nature.
Greater cancer risks faced by LGBT youth
2/23/2014
A new study led by City College of New York psychologist Margaret Rosario found that youths of same-sex orientation are more likely to engage in behaviors associated with cancer risk than heterosexuals. The peer-reviewed findings appear in the February 2014 issue of the "American Journal of Public Health.
Molecular aberration signals cancer
2/23/2014
Several scientists, including one at Simon Fraser University, have made a discovery that strongly links a little understood molecule, which is similar to DNA, to cancer and cancer survival.EMBO reports, a life sciences journal published by the European Molecular Biology Organization, has just published online the scientists' findings about small non-coding RNAs.
In vivo endomicroscopy improves detection of Barrett's esophagus-related neoplasia
2/23/2014
New research shows that the addition of confocal laser endomicroscopy to high-definition white-light endoscopy enables improved real-time endoscopic diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus dysplasia (neoplastic tissue) by using targeted biopsies of abnormal mucosa to reduce unnecessary mucosal biopsies and potentially reduce costs.
Researchers discover targeted way to treat ovarian cancer
2/22/2014
Researchers at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island have developed a biologic drug that would prevent the production of a protein known to allow ovarian cancer cells to grow aggressively while being resistant to chemotherapy. This would improve treatment and survival rates for some women.The work coming out of the molecular therapeutic laboratory directed by Richard G.
Research looks at correlation between OCD, body dysmorphia and tanning addiction
2/22/2014
They keep tanning, even after turning a deep brown and experiencing some of the negative consequences. Skin cancer is among the most common, preventable types of the disease, yet many continue to tan to excess.Research from Lisham Ashrafioun, a Bowling Green State University Ph.D. student in psychology, and Dr.
Inherited predisposition to leukemia found in infants
2/22/2014
Babies who develop leukemia during the first year of life appear to inherit an unfortunate combination of genetic variations that can make the infants highly susceptible to the disease, according to a new study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of Minnesota.The research is available online in the journal Leukemia.
Researchers discover targeted way to treat ovarian cancer
2/22/2014
Researchers at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island have developed a biologic drug that would prevent the production of a protein known to allow ovarian cancer cells to grow aggressively while being resistant to chemotherapy. This would improve treatment and survival rates for some women.The work coming out of the molecular therapeutic laboratory directed by Richard G.
Research looks at correlation between OCD, body dysmorphia and tanning addiction
2/22/2014
They keep tanning, even after turning a deep brown and experiencing some of the negative consequences. Skin cancer is among the most common, preventable types of the disease, yet many continue to tan to excess.Research from Lisham Ashrafioun, a Bowling Green State University Ph.D. student in psychology, and Dr.
Inherited predisposition to leukemia found in infants
2/22/2014
Babies who develop leukemia during the first year of life appear to inherit an unfortunate combination of genetic variations that can make the infants highly susceptible to the disease, according to a new study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of Minnesota.The research is available online in the journal Leukemia.