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Drug-Radiation Combo Eradicates Lung Cancer In Mice
Researchers have eliminated
non-small cell lung cancer
in mice by using an
investigative drug called
BEZ235 in combination with
low-dose radiation. ... > full story
New Genetic Culprit In Deadly Skin Cancer Revealed
Drawing on the power of DNA
sequencing, researchers have
identified a new group of
genetic mutations involved
in the deadliest form of
skin cancer, melanoma. This
... > full story
An Inner 'Fingerprint' For Personalizing Medical Care
Fingerprints, move over.
Scientists are reporting
evidence that people have
another defining trait that
may distinguish each of the
6.7 billion humans on Earth
... > full story
New DNA Test Uses Nanotechnology To Find Early Signs Of Cancer
Using tiny crystals called
quantum dots, researchers
have developed a highly
sensitive test to look for
DNA attachments that often
are early warning signs of
... > full story
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Genetic Analysis Helps Dissect Molecular Basis of Cardiovascular Disease
November 20, 2009 — Using highly precise measurements of plasma lipoprotein concentrations determined by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, researchers performed genetic association analysis across the whole ... > full story -
Largest Gene Study of Childhood Inflammatory Bowel Disease Identifies Five New Genes
November 16, 2009 — In the largest, most comprehensive genetic analysis of childhood-onset inflammatory bowel disease, scientists have identified five new gene regions, including one involved in a biological pathway ... > full story -
FDA Approved Leukemia Drugs Shows Promise In Ovarian Cancer Cells
November 10, 2009 — The drug Sprycel, approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia, significantly inhibited the growth and invasiveness of ovarian cancer cells and ... > full story -
Findings Key For Understanding, Interpreting Genetic Testing For Long QT Syndrome
November 8, 2009 — Results of a long QT syndrome (LQTS) study play an important role in understanding genetic testing's role in diagnosing disease, according to ... > full story -
Hunting For The Prozac Gene
November 7, 2009 — Scientists are working to find a genetic marker to determine the effectiveness of Prozac and other SSRIs before they are ... > full story -
Finding May Help Some Tonsil Cancer Patients Avoid Chemotherapy
November 6, 2009 — Clinical researchers have confirmed that patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer ("tonsil cancer") harbor a common type of human papilloma virus (HPV16), but also that such cancers are very ... > full story -
Three-Week Course Of Breast Radiation May Be As Effective As Conventional 5 To 7-Week Course For Early Breast Cancers
November 4, 2009 — A new study shows that a shortened, more intensive course of radiation given to the whole breast, along with an extra dose of radiation given to the surgical bed of the tumor (concomitant boost), has ... > full story -
Proton Therapy Is Well-Tolerated In Prostate Cancer Patients
November 2, 2009 — Proton beam therapy can be safely delivered to men with prostate cancer and has minimal urinary and rectal side effects, according to a new ... > full story -
Genetic Variation Of Enzyme Linked With Outcomes For Women Receiving Tamoxifen
November 2, 2009 — Among women with early stage breast cancer, genetic variation of a certain enzyme appears to be associated with clinical outcomes for women treated with tamoxifen, according to a new ... > full story -
Geneticists Hunt For Scleroderma Triggers
October 30, 2009 — At its most benign, the autoimmune disease scleroderma can discolor parts of the skin of its sufferers. At its most pernicious, it can thicken and harden their skin, their blood vessels, and their ... > full story
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