
DNA Sequencing Helps Identify Cancer Cells for Immune System Attack
DNA sequences from tumor
cells can be used to direct
the immune system to attack
cancer, according to
scientists. The immune
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Scientists Use Old Theory to Discover New Targets in Fight Against Breast Cancer
Reviving a theory first
proposed in the late 1800s
that the development of
organs in the normal embryo
and the development of
... > full story

Gene Mutation Discovery Sparks Hope for Effective Endometriosis Screening
Researchers have, for the
first time, described the
genetic basis of
endometriosis, a condition
affecting millions of women
... > full story

Using Immune Cells from Healthy People to Fight Cancer
Immune cells from healthy
individuals can be the new
immune cure for cancer. This
treatment can kill cancer
cells without destroying
neighboring cells. The hope
... > full story
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Nanotube Therapy Takes Aim at Breast Cancer Stem Cells
February 9, 2012 Researchers have again shown that injecting multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) into tumors and heating them with a quick, 30-second laser treatment can kill ... > full story -
Fasting Weakens Cancer in Mice
February 8, 2012 New study finds that short fasting cycles can work as well as chemotherapy, and the two combined greatly improve ... > full story -
Heart Disease May Be a Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer
February 8, 2012 In a large analysis of men participating in a prostate drug trial, researchers found a significant correlation between coronary artery disease and prostate cancer, suggesting the two conditions may ... > full story -
Ovarian Cancer Risk Related to Inherited Inflammation Genes
February 7, 2012 Genes that are known to be involved in inflammation were found to be related to risk of ovarian ... > full story -
Three 'Targeted' Cancer Drugs Raise Risk of Fatal Side Effects
February 6, 2012 Treatment with three "targeted" cancer drugs has been linked to a slightly elevated chance of fatal side effects, according to a new analysis. These risks remain low, but they should be factored in ... > full story -
Discovery Predicts Patient Sensitivity to Important Drug Target in Deadly Brain Cancer
February 6, 2012 A recent discovery enables the prediction of patient sensitivity to proposed drug therapies for glioblastoma – the most common and most aggressive malignant brain tumor in ... > full story -
PET Techniques Provide More Accurate Diagnosis, Prognosis in Challenging Breast Cancer Cases
February 6, 2012 Researchers are revealing how molecular imaging can be used to solve mysteries about difficult cases of breast cancer. One recent article focuses on an imaging agent that targets estrogen receptors ... > full story -
Key Finding in Stem Cell Self-Renewal
February 6, 2012 Scientists have proposed a mechanism for the control of whether embryonic stem cells continue to proliferate and stay stem cells, or differentiate into adult cells like brain, liver or skin. The work ... > full story -
Zinc Linked to Breast Cancer: Insight Into Body's Zinc Controls Has Implications for Disease
February 6, 2012 Zinc has long been known to play a vital part in human health. However, the mechanisms for delivering zinc into cells are not well understood. New research has identified one switch which allows zinc ... > full story -
New Virtual Tool May Provide More Accurate Diagnosis of Genetic Mutations
February 6, 2012 DNA sequencing to detect genetic mutations can aid in the diagnosis and selection of treatment for cancer. Current methods of testing DNA samples, Sanger sequencing and pyrosequencing, occasionally ... > full story
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