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Researchers find a new human androgen receptor structure, key target for prostate cancer treatment
A team led by researchers of the Institute of Biomedicine of the University of Barcelona…
Research reveals vital links between brain tumours and epileptic seizures
Detecting brain tumours at the earliest possible stage and eliminating them before seizures begin might…
Computer trained to predict which AML patients will go into remission, which will relapse
Researchers have developed the first computer machine-learning model to accurately predict which patients diagnosed with…
Fast food packaging contains potentially harmful chemicals that could leach into food
The greaseproof packaging holding your burger and fries may contain potentially harmful fluorinated chemicals that…
Understanding genetic differences between breast cancer tumours is key to better treatment
Jonathan Rennhack, Michigan State University and Jing-Ru Jhan, Michigan State University Breast cancer is not…
How man’s best friend is helping cancer treatment
Nicole Ehrhart, Colorado State University “A person can learn a lot from a dog, even…
Sentinels in the blood: A new diagnostic for pancreatic cancer
Despite enormous research strides, detection methods for many diseases remain cumbersome and expensive, and often…
The molecular mechanisms of the cancer-protective effect of nuts
Roasted and salted, ground as a baking ingredient or fresh from the shell – for…
Shape of prostate and compartments within may serve as cancer indicators
Preliminary computerised imaging reveals the shape of the prostate and a compartment within the gland…
Researchers reach critical milestone for treating brain cancer
In a rapid-fire series of breakthroughs in just under a year, researchers at the University…