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Modular gene enhancer promotes leukaemia and regulates effectiveness of chemotherapy
Every day, billions of new blood cells are generated in the bone marrow. The gene…
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Review examines the pros and cons of surgery to reduce the risk of cancer
Genetic testing is commonplace for many inheritable cancer syndromes, and with that comes the knowledge…
Are inflammation-causing diets associated with risk of colorectal cancer?
A diet high in foods with the potential to cause inflammation, including meats, refined grains…
How cancer metastasis happens: Researchers reveal a key mechanism
Cancer metastasis, the migration of cells from a primary tumour to form distant tumours in…
Can mice really mirror humans when it comes to cancer?
A new Michigan State University study is helping to answer a pressing question among scientists…
More evidence of link between severe gum disease and cancer risk
Data collected during a long-term health study provides additional evidence for a link between increased…
Scientists identify potential target genes to halt progression of thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer is a disease with good cure rates in most cases. In 5% of…
Depressive symptoms linked to shorter survival in patients with head and neck cancer
In a study of patients with head and neck cancer, even mild depressive symptoms were…
How breast cancer survivors can increase their reduced life expectancy
A USC study suggests regular exercise could add to the life expectancy of breast cancer…
New test predicts whether patients with blood cancer respond to therapy
A new method developed by UNSW Sydney medical researchers offers a way to predict whether…