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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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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 -
Findings Key For Understanding, Interpreting Genetic Testing For Long QT Syndrome
November 5, 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 -
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 -
Is Short-term Celecoxib Intervention A Effective Method For Preventing Gastric Carcinogenesis?
October 28, 2009 — Helicobacter pylori has been accepted as an important pathogen inducing gastric cancer. A research group from Taiwan investigated optimal intervention point of Celecoxib, to inhibit H. ... > full story -
Screening Guidelines For Breast, Cervical And Colorectal Cancers Redefined
October 27, 2009 — Drawing on years of experience in cancer research and patient care, the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center released today the most comprehensive, risk-based screening guidelines ... > full story -
Possible Link Between Autism And Oxytocin Gene Via Non-DNA Sequence Mutation
October 22, 2009 — Researchers have uncovered a new genetic signature that correlates strongly with autism and which doesn't involve changes to DNA sequence. The changes are to the way the genes are turned on and off. ... > full story
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