Low-calorie diet and mild exercise improve survival for young people with leukemia
In some cancers, including leukemia in children and adolescents, obesity can negatively affect survival outcomes. Obese young people with leukemia […]
A new method, described in a study published today in the journal Nature Communications, has the potential to boost international […] By combing through the entire genetic sequences of a person with a lung scarring disease and 13 of the person’s […] When bare skin is exposed to sunlight, it makes Vitamin D, which is needed by our bodies to absorb calcium […] Levels of molecules associated with genetic function, such as microRNA, can be an important indicator of abnormal activity associated with […] When two studies attempting to identify new colon cancer treatment methods found different results, a researcher at the University of […] A bone cancer known as osteosarcoma is genetically similar in dogs and human children, according to the results of a […] Rutgers researchers have created a device that can determine whether targeted chemotherapy drugs are working on individual cancer patients. The […] Eggshells can enhance the growth of new, strong bones needed in medical procedures, a team of UMass Lowell researchers has […] For years, researchers have been trying to target a gene called MYC that is known to drive tumor growth in […]Leukemia
Single cell sequencing opens new avenues for eradicating leukemia at its source
Gene coding error found in rare, inherited form of lung-scarring disorder linked to short telomeres: Genetic flaw may become part of a small but growing list of diagnostic markers for inherited ‘short telomere’ diseases
Vitamin D: How much is too much of a good thing? High doses of vitamin D may result in a decrease in bone density
Methylation of microRNA may be a new powerful biomarker for cancer
Reconciling a scientific standoff in colon cancer research
Genetic similarities of osteosarcoma between dogs and children: Novel findings for this deadly bone cancer could lead to better treatments for people and pets
Cancer device created to see if targeted chemotherapy is working: Artificial intelligence and biosensors can rapidly detect if live cancer cells remain after treatment
Eggshells can help grow, heal bones: Discovery could lead to faster recovery from injury, illness
New way to make cancer self-destruct: Penn study finds blocking the ATF4 gene causes tumors to die from too much stress