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Increased risk of prostate cancer in men with BRCA2 gene fault
Men with the BRCA2 gene fault have an increased risk of prostate cancer and could…
Browsing: Genetics
Ancient viruses could help kill cancers
DNA “echoes” of viruses that infected our ancestors millions of years ago could help the…
A curiosity-driven genetic discovery that should impact cancer treatments
A team of geneticists with a desire to understand the inner workings of genes implicated…
Tiny bubbles in our body could fight cancer better than chemo
Healthy cells in our body release nano-sized bubbles that transfer genetic material such as DNA…
Same but different: Unique cancer traits key to targeted therapies
Melbourne researchers have discovered that the key to personalised therapies for some types of lung…
Study identifies mutations linked to familial pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers with limited treatment options. It typically comes…
The curious tale of the cancer ‘parasite’ that sailed the seas
A contagious canine cancer that conquered the world by spreading between dogs during mating likely…
Deciphering pancreatic cancer’s invade and evade tactics
Two known gene mutations induce pathways that enhance pancreatic cancer’s ability to invade tissues and…
Genetic testing motivates behaviour changes in families at risk for melanoma
A study led by researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah…
AI reveals new breast cancer types that respond differently to treatment
Scientists have used artificial intelligence to recognise patterns in breast cancer and uncovered five new…