Cancer
Genotype Matters: Tailored screening for germline CHEK2 variants
“In our study, we postulated that these differences were driven by three common low-risk (LR) missense variants: p.I157T, p.S428F, and...
Unraveling the role of CDCA7 in maintenance of DNA methylation
DNA methylation, a process by which methyl groups are added to DNA molecules, is essential for the maintenance of DNA...
Old chemo drug, new pancreatic cancer therapy?
The fight against cancer is an arms race, and one of the most effective weapons in clinicians’ arsenals is immunotherapy....
Exploring the role of cytochrome oxygenases in augmenting austocystin D-mediated cytotoxicity
Austocystin D, a natural compound produced by fungi, has been recognized for its cytotoxic effects and anticancer activity in various...
Rice bioengineers develop lotus leaf-inspired system to advance study of cancer cell clusters
HOUSTON – (Aug. 23, 2024) – The lotus leaf is a pioneer of self-cleaning, water-repellant engineering. Water droplets all but...
Study finds nearly half of U.S. counties have at least one ‘pharmacy desert’
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nearly half of counties in the United States have at least one ‘pharmacy desert’ where there is...
Dialyl-sulfide and trans-chalcone prevent breast cancer by targeting SULT1E1 and HIF1a-MMPs
“For the first time, we are revealing that advanced cancer tissue with elevated SULT1E1-protein may reactivate in a reducing-state initiated...
VA funds IU School of Medicine research projects relevant to veterans’ health
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have cumulatively been awarded nearly $4 million in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Merit Review Award and Career Development programs to support research...
When is the best time of day for cancer treatment?
How effective medications are depends on various factors, including the time of day when they are administered. Why? Because our...
Targeting the uncommon: advances in detecting and treating rare genetic variants of colorectal cancer
Recent research highlights the importance of targeted therapies for treating advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) with rare genetic variants. These mutations,...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies