Molecular profiling could catch lung cancer early and lead to new treatments
The world’s first genetic sequencing of precancerous lung lesions could pave the way for very…
Browsing: Genetics
Scientists identify gene contributing to prostate cancer drug resistance
Researchers have discovered how a gene involved in regulating hormone receptors may contribute to drug…
As the oceans rise, so do your risks of breast cancer
Jane McArthur, University of Windsor It is encouraging to see greater attention in the media…
New biomarker links cancer progression to genome instability
Our DNA is under constant attack. The delicate molecule that contains our genetic information is…
Genetics may influence the effects of vitamin E on cancer risk
Almost half of all Americans take a vitamin supplement, and yet many large-scale, placebo-controlled clinical…
Scientists report CRISPR gene editing system restores effectiveness of lung cancer treatment
The CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system may be able to restore the effectiveness of first-line chemotherapies…
Researchers develop personalised medicine tool for inherited colorectal cancer syndrome
An international team of researchers led by Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of…
ASH 2018: Rapid genetic screening shows feasibility of precision medicine for acute myeloid leukaemia
A new study presented at ASH 2018 in San Diego demonstrates it is feasible – and helpful…
The DNA detectives hunting the causes of cancer
By Kat ArneyCancer rates vary wildly across the world, and we don’t know why. To solve…
Fighting cancer one cell at a time
A team of scientists from Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s (A*STAR) Genome Institute of…