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Increased sitting time linked with breast and ovarian cancer risk
7/16/2015

Although no link was found between cancer and extended sitting time among men, a new study suggests women who spend a lot of time sitting may be at risk.

PET adapted treatment improves outcome of patients with stages I/II Hodgkin Lymphoma
7/16/2015

Final results of the randomized intergroup EORTC, LYSA (Lymphoma Study Association), FIL (Fondazione Italiana Linfomi) H10 trial presented at the 13th International Conference on Malignant Lymphoma...

Defective telomeres are now being linked to dozens of diseases, including many types of cancer
7/16/2015

Two CNIO researchers have published a detailed review on what is known today about the structures that protect the ends of chromosomes and its future importance in medicineStudying telomeres, the...

In search of a healthy and energy efficient building
7/16/2015

Concordia researchers reveal dangerous by-products released by a filter already in commercial useThis is an inside-view of the photocatalytic reactor.

Penn Vet team shows a protein modification determines enzyme's fate
7/16/2015

The human genome encodes roughly 20,000 genes, only a few thousand more than fruit flies.

A portable 'paper machine' can diagnose disease for less than $2
7/16/2015

In the U.S. and other industrialized nations, testing for infectious diseases and cancer often requires expensive equipment and highly trained specialists.

Magnetic nanoparticles could be key to effective immunotherapy
7/16/2015

In recent years, researchers have hotly pursued immunotherapy, a promising form of treatment that relies on harnessing and training the body's own immune system to better fight cancer and infection.

Aelan Cell Technologies publishes new research identifying biomarkers that could serve as companion diagnostics for patients being treated with IL-2
7/16/2015

Aelan identified the age of patients as a key determining factor in the efficacy of IL-2 cancer treatmentsAelan Cell Technologies, with an international research team, have released a study that...

Few states require HPV vaccine
7/15/2015

An examination of state vaccination requirements for adolescents finds that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is currently required in only two states, many fewer than another vaccine...

Few states require HPV vaccine
7/15/2015

An examination of state vaccination requirements for adolescents finds that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is currently required in only two states, many fewer than another vaccine...