Big step toward targeted molecular therapies for cancer - Harvard GazetteNew therapies for cancer may disrupt disease growth through innovative molecular glues and insights into genetic mutations.
Combination Treatment Improves Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer with Genetic Mutations - News CenterCombination therapy improves progression-free survival for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer with specific genetic mutations compared to individual therapies.Results indicate that combining abiraterone/prednisone with olaparib is more effective than use of either agent alone.
7 Big Questions About Cancer, AnsweredCancer understanding has evolved to include not just genetic mutations but also epigenetic changes that influence gene expression.
7 Big Questions About Cancer, AnsweredCancer development is influenced by both genetic mutations and epigenetic changes, highlighting the complexity of treatment and understanding.
Groundbreaking Ovarian Cancer Vaccine at an "Exciting" Moment, Lead Scientist SaysOxford is developing the world's first ovarian cancer vaccine, potentially transforming preventative care for women at high risk.The vaccine may empower women to avoid drastic preemptive surgeries.
Do stem-cell transplants increase cancer risk? Long-lived recipients offer cluesLong-term transplant recipients for blood cancer show no increased risk of cancer-causing mutations from donor stem cells.
Big step toward targeted molecular therapies for cancer - Harvard GazetteNew therapies for cancer may disrupt disease growth through innovative molecular glues and insights into genetic mutations.
Combination Treatment Improves Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer with Genetic Mutations - News CenterCombination therapy improves progression-free survival for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer with specific genetic mutations compared to individual therapies.Results indicate that combining abiraterone/prednisone with olaparib is more effective than use of either agent alone.
7 Big Questions About Cancer, AnsweredCancer understanding has evolved to include not just genetic mutations but also epigenetic changes that influence gene expression.
7 Big Questions About Cancer, AnsweredCancer development is influenced by both genetic mutations and epigenetic changes, highlighting the complexity of treatment and understanding.
Groundbreaking Ovarian Cancer Vaccine at an "Exciting" Moment, Lead Scientist SaysOxford is developing the world's first ovarian cancer vaccine, potentially transforming preventative care for women at high risk.The vaccine may empower women to avoid drastic preemptive surgeries.
Do stem-cell transplants increase cancer risk? Long-lived recipients offer cluesLong-term transplant recipients for blood cancer show no increased risk of cancer-causing mutations from donor stem cells.
Jumping Genes from Mitochondria Can Be Fast and DeadlyMitochondria not only produce energy but also transmit critical cell information, while numts can form rapidly within a person's life, potentially influencing health.
H5N1 virus in Louisiana bird flu patient shows mutations that could increase transmissibility to humans, CDC analysis findsH5N1 virus mutations in a Louisiana patient could enhance human transmissibility, but no human transmission has been confirmed.Risk to the general public remains low despite the observed genetic mutations in the H5N1 virus.
Bird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had Concerning' MutationsH5N1 mutations in Louisiana patient may aid virus in human infection, but mutations absent in original poultry samples offer some reassurance.
H5N1 virus in Louisiana bird flu patient shows mutations that could increase transmissibility to humans, CDC analysis findsH5N1 virus mutations in a Louisiana patient could enhance human transmissibility, but no human transmission has been confirmed.Risk to the general public remains low despite the observed genetic mutations in the H5N1 virus.
Bird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had Concerning' MutationsH5N1 mutations in Louisiana patient may aid virus in human infection, but mutations absent in original poultry samples offer some reassurance.
Just how rare is a rare-colored lobster? Scientists say answer could be under the shellLobsters exhibit color abnormalities due to genetic mutations affecting shell pigments, with rarity estimates often being uncertain and not consistently tracked.
Dementia: Healthier lifestyles could prevent it DW 08/02/2024Scientists found dementia risks can be reduced significantly with 14 health factors.New risk factors for dementia include high cholesterol and vision loss.
CryoET of -amyloid and tau within postmortem Alzheimer's disease brain - NatureAlzheimer's disease is characterized by the accumulation of aggregated Aβ peptides and tau, with mutations in genes like APP and PSEN leading to familial cases.
Dementia: Healthier lifestyles could prevent it DW 08/02/2024Scientists found dementia risks can be reduced significantly with 14 health factors.New risk factors for dementia include high cholesterol and vision loss.
CryoET of -amyloid and tau within postmortem Alzheimer's disease brain - NatureAlzheimer's disease is characterized by the accumulation of aggregated Aβ peptides and tau, with mutations in genes like APP and PSEN leading to familial cases.
Understanding Genetic Testing Techniques: The Science Behind DNA TestingDNA testing relies on molecular biology to identify genetic mutations and provide insights into health conditions and personalized medicine.
New form of mpox detected in large Congo outbreakCongo is facing a major mpox outbreak with a new, potentially more transmissible form of the disease emerging.
Understanding the Underpinnings of Sensory Hypersensitivity in SCN2A-Associated AutismSensory hypersensitivity is prevalent in ASD, linked to neural circuits that support early sensory processing, not just forebrain involvement.
Understanding Molecular Drivers of Lymphedema - News CenterScientists discovered molecular mechanisms of lymphatic valve development, crucial for treating lymphedema.