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Study provides insights into the epidemiology and genetics of clonal hematopoiesis

A comprehensive new study from deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, published today in Nature Genetics, provides insights into the epidemiology and somatic and germline genetics of clonal hematopoiesis.

7 Nov 2023

Can selenium and vitamin E supplementation prevent recurrence and progression of non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer?

The use of vitamin E and selenium in preventing the recurrence and progression of NMIBC.

19 Oct 2023

TTUHSC receives nearly $2.3 million in CPRIT grants to support cancer research

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) recently awarded grants to four researchers from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC).

12 Oct 2023

New topical drug shows promise in preventing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer in the United States, impacting approximately 700,000 people each year.

11 Oct 2023

Blood test for pan-cancer biomarker could revolutionize early cancer detection

Diagnostic tools for timely, accurate and inexpensive early cancer detection that can assess risk or monitor response to treatment could help patients get the care they need faster and improve existing care strategies.

5 Oct 2023

Study reveals link between oral health and survival among head and neck cancer patients

An international study has revealed strong associations between oral health and survival among people diagnosed with head and neck cancer.

19 Sep 2023

How COVID-19 targets the pancreas revealed

The study uncovers the role of the PLAC8 protein in making the human pancreas vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection, leading to pancreatic injury and complications in severe COVID-19 cases. The findings open up new avenues for understanding how the virus affects multiple organ systems and offer a potential target for future treatments.

12 Sep 2023

The impact of epigenetic features on breast cancer treatment and outcomes

The impact of epigenetic features on breast cancer treatment and outcomes.

9 Aug 2023

Neoantigen discovery sheds light on cancer immunogenicity

Researchers reported a proteogenomic approach to investigate fresh solid melanoma tumor material.

4 Aug 2023

Rockefeller researchers reveal the mechanisms behind malignant turn of events in cancer

Early on, every stem cell faces a fateful choice. During skin development, for instance, the embryonic epidermis begins as a single layer of epidermal progenitor cells.

31 Jul 2023

The potential prognostic role of AhRR and PPP1R3C expression in serous ovarian cancer

Study evaluated genes with copy number alterations to identify biomarkers for ovarian cancer prognosis.

18 Jul 2023

Breast cancer and MEN1: exploring the connection

Researchers evaluated the role of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 1 (MEN1) messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) in breast cancer

17 Jul 2023

Two studies spotlight intestinal T cells that could be targeted to prevent resistance to ICB cancer therapy

Two new studies in Science and Science Immunology spotlight a group of intestinal T cells with α4β7 integrin receptors that could be targeted to prevent resistance to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) cancer immunotherapy.

8 Jun 2023

Lipid-degrading enzyme, fatty acid amide hydrolase is a predictor of long-term survival in patients with breast cancer

Scientists have identified a lipid-degrading enzyme as a prognostic biomarker for luminal breast cancer.

31 May 2023

Survey reveals the limited knowledge about actinic keratosis among most people

Almirall S.A. (ALM), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on medical dermatology, presented today the results of a survey revealing that 85% of respondents are unaware of the existence of actinic keratosis (AK).

25 May 2023

'Normal looking' skin may still carry sun-damaged DNA mutations that can trigger cancer

A University of Queensland study has found skin with few visible freckles or blemishes may still carry sun-damaged DNA mutations that can trigger cancer.

10 May 2023

The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

Researchers compared the impacts of Western and Mediterranean diets on breast cancer risk.

27 Apr 2023