The Vermilion1h
A new form of hereditary breast cancer discovered
From Italian research comes the discovery of a new form of hereditary breast cancer, previously unknown. It is caused by the ...
You may have inherited risks for developing cancer: Here's what you need to know
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic ...
GEN4d
Cancer Can Form without Genetic Mutations, Just Epigenetic Changes
Tumors of epigenetic, not genetic, origin have been demonstrated, challenging the established idea that cancer is caused only by permanent changes to DNA ...
New Scientist4d
Rare mutation that causes short stature may shed light on ageing
The genetic variant, which causes people to be insensitive to growth hormone, may also protect people from heart disease ...
Science Daily7d
Discovering cancers of epigenetic origin without DNA mutation
A research team has discovered that cancer, one of the leading causes of death worldwide, can be caused entirely by epigenetic changes, in other words, changes that contribute to how gene expression ...
Nature1d
Do cutting-edge CAR-T-cell therapies cause cancer? What the data say
Regulators have identified around 30 cases of cancer linked to this blockbuster treatment. But is CAR T to blame? The hunt is ...
Breast, ovarian cancers: DNA test, regular screening reduce mortality in women with gene mutations
Men with mutated genes are also at risk of getting cancer, says a medical expert. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ultra-processed junk foods ‘TURN OFF the body’s in-built cancer defence mechanism – allowing disease to explode’
EATING lots of junk food turns off one of the body’s defence mechanisms against cancer, a study suggests. Researchers from ...
Udayavani6d
What role does genetics play in breast cancer? How can genetic testing help with early breast cancer diagnosis?
Breast cancer can have a genetic component, which means certain genetic mutations or alterations can increase the risk of ...
Medical News Today13d
Poor diet increases cancer risk: Scientists uncover missing link
Scientists have found that a poor diet leads to higher levels of a certain compound that is produced when glucose is broken ...
Fred Hutch1d
Mutant’s partner in crime could be target for future cancer therapy
Defects in RNA processing can promote cancer -- but the mutated proteins responsible can be hard to target. Fred Hutch Cancer ...
Siblings with unique genetic mutation help scientists progress drug search for type 1 diabetes
Two siblings who have the only known mutations in a key gene anywhere in the world have helped scientists gain new insights ...