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Lack of Oxygen in Cancer Cells Leads to Growth and Metastasis
September 13, 2012 — The proteins HIF-1a and CD24 have both been implicated in the aggressive characteristics of hypoxic cancers. A new study shows that HIF-1a drives CD24 overexpression, and that CD24 then drives ... > full story -
Chemotherapy-Resistant Cancer Stem Cell Could Be 'Achilles' Heel' of Cancer
September 10, 2012 — Scientists have discovered a subpopulation of cells that display cancer stem cell properties and resistance to chemotherapy, and participate in tumor progression. This breakthrough could lead to the ... > full story -
Ovarian Cancer Cells Hijack Surrounding Tissues to Enhance Tumor Growth
September 4, 2012 — Researchers have discovered that ovarian cancer cells activate the HOXA9 gene to compel stromal cells to create an environment that supports tumor ... > full story -
Overactive Bladder Linked to Sleep Apnea in Women
September 2, 2012 — Sleep apnoea in women has been linked to overactive bladder syndrome in a new ... > full story -
Diabetes Drugs Prescribed to More Than 15 Million Americans Raises Risk of Bladder Cancer
August 13, 2012 — A popular class of diabetes drugs increases patients’ risk of bladder cancer, according to a new study that found that patients taking thiazolidinedione (TZDs) drugs – which account for ... > full story -
Cichlid Fish: How Does the Swim Bladder Affect Hearing?
August 8, 2012 — In bony fish the swim bladder primarily serves for buoyancy. Moreover, in many species it also possesses acoustic functions: it plays a role in sound production and improves hearing in numerous ways. ... > full story -
Childhood Obesity Linked to Cancer Risk
July 23, 2012 — Researchers have found that obesity in adolescence, defined as a Body Mass Index in the 85th percentile and above, has a direct link to the incidence of bladder, urinary tract, and colorectal cancers ... > full story -
Some Diabetes Drugs May Increase Risk of Bladder Cancer
July 3, 2012 — An increased risk of bladder cancer is linked to the use of pioglitazone, a medication commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes, according to a new ... > full story -
Multiple Sclerosis Patients Have Lower Risk of Cancer
June 21, 2012 — Multiple sclerosis patients appear to have a lower cancer risk, according to a new ... > full story -
Possible New Cancer Treatment Identified
April 19, 2012 — New research findings show how it may be possible to render cancer tumors harmless without affecting the other cells and tissues in the body. The findings apply to cancers including breast, lung and ... > full story
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