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Identical twins can share more than identical genes
An international group of researchers has discovered a new phenomenon that occurs in identical twins:…
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Cancer immunotherapy may work better in patients with specific genes
Cancer cells arise when DNA is mutated, and these cells should be recognised as “foreign”…
The evolution of the gene responsible for red meat to produce cancer has been revealed
A sugar called Neu5Gc, present in red meat, some fish and dairy products, is related…
Breakthroughs in understanding the genetic basis of aggressive prostate cancer
The retinoblastoma (RB) susceptibility gene was the first gatekeeper gene discovered for cancer. When it…
Genetic link found between the immune system and lymphoma
People who inherit genetic changes which alter the function of their immune system are at…
Scientists take early step to personalised breast cancer care
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have developed a method to map protein changes that occur…
Scientists visualise structure of key DNA repair component with ‘near-atomic resolution’
Cells continuously replicate to repair and replace damaged tissue, and each division requires a reprinting…
Researchers discover BRCA cancer cells’ last defense
In a new paper published in Nature Communications, a team led by Saint Louis University researcher…
Small but mighty: The tiny molecules that regulate cancer cell survival
A study led by researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has provided a…
Newly identified laryngeal cancer subtypes can help determine treatment options
Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have…