New research highlights wide variation in prostate cancer testing between GP practices
A large-scale study has found huge variation between GP practices on whether they are likely…
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Scientists identify epigenetic key that ‘opens’ door to colon cancer
A gene called high mobility group A1 (HMGA1) may be the key that opens the door to…
GATA6 identified as a key factor in pancreatic cancer and a potential therapeutic target
A new review article has highlighted the crucial role of GATA6, a transcription factor, in…
Researchers identify new p53 targets to combat cancer growth
A new research paper published in Oncotarget has highlighted how p53 affects cancer cell growth, treatment resistance, and…
New cancer vaccine method boosts potency and scope
Vaccines to treat cancers have been around since 2010, the first being approved for prostate…
New scientific method could revolutionise understanding of the gene PTEN, which is associated with cancer and autism
A novel scientific method promises to accelerate our understanding of the gene PTEN, a key…
New research identifies FAM20C as a critical protein kinase in cancer progression and disease mechanisms
A new review published in Genes & Diseases explores the multifaceted role of FAM20C, a Golgi protein kinase,…
New advances in targeted therapies for PIK3CA-mutated cancers
A newly published review in Genes & Diseases explores the oncogenic activation of PIK3CA in cancer and highlights emerging…
DNA methylation as a biomarker for early diagnosis of lung cancer
Early diagnosis of lung cancer is a critical priority in clinical practice. It may help…
The US Leukemia & Lymphoma society denounces government actions that threaten cancer patients
Statement from the US Leukemia & Lymphoma Society As the nation’s largest organisation serving the…