Scientists have developed a novel method to identify genes that, when overexpressed, make normal cells…
Month: August 2012
Poor oral health can mean missed school, lower grades
Poor oral health, dental disease, and tooth pain can put kids at a serious disadvantage…
For young adults, appearance matters more than health, study suggests
When it comes to college-age individuals taking care of their bodies, appearance is more important…
New class of proteins allows breast cancer cells to evade tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Aberrant regulation of cell growth pathways is required for normal cells to become cancerous, and…
Common antibiotics pose a rare risk of severe liver injury in older patients
The commonly used broad-spectrum antibiotics moxifloxacin and levofloxacin are associated with an increased risk of…
Protein that helps tumor blood vessels mature could make cancer drugs more effective
Since anti-cancer drugs are carried to tumors by the bloodstream, abnormal blood vessel development can…
New therapy prevents lung cancer growth in mice
Scientists have recently deciphered one of the molecular pathways behind lung cancer. Using this information,…
New key element discovered in pathogenesis of Burkitt lymphoma
Burkitt lymphoma is a malignant, fast-growing tumor that originates from a subtype of white blood…
Gene discovery could improve treatment for acute myeloid leukemia
Scientists have made a discovery involving mice and humans that could mean that people with…
Chromosomal translocations point the way toward personalized cancer care
A recent review shows the role of chromosomal translocations in causing a range of cancers….