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New Cause of Resistance to Colon Cancer Treatment Identified
January 22, 2012 — Scientists point to an acquired mutation during treatment as the causative mechanism of therapeutic failure. This discovery leads to new perspectives to improve the efficiency of treatments, the ... > full story -
New Genetic Program Converts Static Cells Into Mobile Invasive Cells
December 15, 2011 — Researchers have identified the gene GATA 6 as responsible for epithelial cells -which group together and are static- losing adhesion and moving towards a new site. This process, which is common to ... > full story -
Drug Duo Kills Chemotherapy-Resistant Ovarian Cancer Cells, Researchers Find
December 7, 2011 — The use of two drugs never tried in combination before in ovarian cancer resulted in a 70 percent destruction of cancer cells already resistant to commonly used chemotherapy agents, say ... > full story -
High Blood Sugar Levels in Older Women Linked to Colorectal Cancer
November 29, 2011 — Elevated blood sugar levels are associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new study. The findings were observed in nearly 5,000 postmenopausal ... > full story -
Colorectal Cancer: Jumping Gene Named Sleeping Beauty Plays Vital Role in Investigating Cancer Pathway
November 6, 2011 — A jumping gene has helped to unlock vital clues for researchers investigating the genetics of colorectal cancer. In a new study, researchers used DNA transposon system to profile the repertoire of ... > full story -
Research Highlights Training to Improve Colorectal Cancer Detection and Assesses Impact of Pre-Cancerous Changes in the Far Reaches of the Colon
October 31, 2011 — The first study to assess improvements in detection of pre-cancerous growths in the colon through intensive physician training was presented today at ACG 2011, where CRC detection was an important ... > full story -
Physicians Who Play Mozart While Performing Colonoscopy May Improve Adenoma Detection Rate
October 31, 2011 — Physicians who listen to Mozart while performing colonoscopy may increase their detection rates of precancerous polyps, according to the results of a new ... > full story -
Short Training Course Significantly Improves Detection of Precancerous Polyps, Study Finds
October 31, 2011 — Just two extra hours of focused training significantly increased the ability of physicians to find potentially precancerous polyps, known as adenomas, in the colon, according to ... > full story -
Could Additives in Hot Dogs Affect Incidence of Colon Cancer?
October 24, 2011 — The addition of ascorbate (vitamin C) or its close relative, erythorbate, and the reduced amount of nitrite added in hot dogs, mandated in 1978, have been accompanied by a steep drop in the death ... > full story -
Dietary Patterns May Be Linked to Increased Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women
October 24, 2011 — Researchers may have found a specific dietary pattern linked to levels of C-peptide concentrations that increase a woman's risk for colorectal ... > full story
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