New signposts in DNA for cancer and disease risk uncovered
By sequencing entire genomes for DNA modifications, and analysing both cancer tissues and healthy ones,…
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Low-dose chest CT leaves DNA intact
The low-dose chest CT scans used in lung cancer screening do not appear to damage…
Protecting DNA origami for anti-cancer drug delivery
Scientists have designed and synthesised chains of molecules with a precise sequence and length to…
DNA discovery can lead to new types of cancer drugs
Cells can both survive and multiply under more stress than previously thought, shows research from…
Comprehensive study finds mutations in non-coding genome are infrequent drivers of cancer
A clearer picture of how DNA changes lead to cancer has emerged, following the most…
Cancer-causing culprits will be caught by their DNA fingerprints
Causes of cancer are being catalogued by a huge international study revealing the genetic fingerprints…
Disorderly DNA helps cancer cells evade treatment
Each cell in the human body holds a full two meters of DNA. In order…
Non-coding DNA located outside chromosomes may help drive glioblastoma
One of the ways a cancer-causing gene works up enough power to turn a normal…
Turning ‘junk’ DNA into gold
Mining the rich uncharted territory of the genome or genetic material of a cancer cell…
Protective protein guards against DNA damage and could help target fast growing cancer cells
The discovery that an essential protein plays a protective role during cell division, could open…