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Brain tumours remodel neuronal synapses to promote growth
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine, USA, have found new evidence that glioma, a lethal…
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Micro-scaled method holds promise as improved cancer diagnostic platform
Using a single-needle biopsy and new technology for tumour diagnosis developed by Baylor College of…
Scientists identify potential drug target for BRCA-mutated tumours
A new study has uncovered a previously unknown role for the enzyme EXD2, identifying it…
Blood test can quickly match advanced breast cancer patients to targeted treatments
A blood test can help identify rare mutations in advanced breast cancer, which may enable patients…
Disorderly DNA helps cancer cells evade treatment
Each cell in the human body holds a full two meters of DNA. In order…
Researchers uncover two-drug combo that halts the growth of cancer cells
UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center, USA, researchers have discovered a two-drug combo that halts the…
Activation of a distinct genetic pathway can slow the progress of metastatic breast cancer
Metastasis, the spread of tumour cells to distant sites, is the major cause of death…
Loss of function in key Y-chromosome genes increases cancer risk in men
Numerous studies have shown that men are more susceptible to cancer than women; however, the…
Cancers engaged in evolutionary arms race with immune system
Aggressive, highly mutated cancers evolve escape routes in response to immune attacks in an ‘evolutionary…
Skin cancer suppressor found
A promising route to develop new treatments for skin cancer has been identified by University…