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Noninvasive imaging method looks deeper inside the body to study living brain
10/14/2015

New light-based tool doubles image depth rangeResearchers at the University of Washington (UW) have used a noninvasive light-based imaging technology to literally see inside the living brain...

Malaria protein shows potential as cancer treatment
10/14/2015

Scientists have found a protein produced by the malaria parasite that could one day be used to target cancer drugs in a precise, controlled way to stop tumor growth and spread.

Study: Bacterium that causes Q fever linked to non-Hodgkin lymphoma
10/14/2015

The bacterium that causes Q fever, an infectious disease that humans contract from animals, is associated with an increased risk of lymphoma, according to a study published online in Blood, the...

Double enzyme hit may explain common cancer drug side effect
10/14/2015

Many types of leukemia are caused by loss of enzymes such as Pten, which normally keeps cell growth in check, or conversely, the over-activation of enzymes that normally enhance cell proliferation...

Study: Bacterium that causes Q fever linked to non-Hodgkin lymphoma
10/14/2015

The bacterium that causes Q fever, an infectious disease that humans contract from animals, is associated with an increased risk of lymphoma, according to a study published online in Blood, the...

A dominant evolutionary theme emerges to better predict clinical outcomes for cancer
10/14/2015

Those 'devolving' toward a more primitive, or embryonic stem cell (ESC) state -- have a worse clinical outcomeDespite the decades long battle since the 'war on cancer' was first declared, major...

Double enzyme hit may explain common cancer drug side effect
10/14/2015

Many types of leukemia are caused by loss of enzymes such as Pten, which normally keeps cell growth in check, or conversely, the over-activation of enzymes that normally enhance cell proliferation...

Fast track referral for suspected cancer is saving lives
10/13/2015

Use of the urgent referral pathway (often called the two week wait system) by general practices for patients with suspected cancer is saving lives, according to a study in The BMJ this week.

Malaria vaccine provides hope for a general cure for cancer - tests on humans to start within four years
10/13/2015

The hunt for a vaccine against malaria in pregnant women has provided an unexpected side benefit for Danish researchers, namely what appears to be an effective weapon against cancer.

World Thrombosis Day sees new focus on risk of blood clots in cancer that 20% of patients may unknowingly face
10/13/2015

AntiCoagulation Europe and LEO Pharma today announced the launch of a wide-reaching Cancer-Associated Thrombosis (CAT) awareness, education and support campaign.