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Small molecule in pregnant women's urine apparently blocks cancer growth

University of Montreal scientists have identified a small molecule found in pregnant women's urine that apparently blocks the growth of several types of cancers, including AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma, which currently has no cure.

24 Jun 2014

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation lamps used for indoor tanning increases risk of developing BCC

Dartmouth researchers have found that early exposure to the ultraviolet radiation lamps used for indoor tanning is related to an increased risk of developing basal cell carcinomas (BCC) at a young age.

23 Jun 2014

Third-line treatment options remain elusive for advanced, EGFR wild-type NSCLC

Phase II study findings show only marginal positive effects of third-line treatment with afatinib for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer in patients with wild-type epidermal growth-factor receptor tumour status.

23 Jun 2014

Study paves way to develop novel therapies for nasopharyngeal cancer

A team of scientists from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore, National University Cancer Institute Singapore (NCIS) and National University Hospital Singapore (NUH), discovered a distinct mutational signature and nine significantly mutated genes associated with nasopharyngeal cancer, paving the way to developing novel therapies for this deadly disease.

23 Jun 2014

Researchers identify two oncogenes that drive the development of medulloblastoma

A new collaborative study carried out by researchers at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, UC San Diego, the German Cancer Research Center, the University of Heidelberg (Germany), and 33 other research institutions has identified two oncogenes, called GFI1 and GFI1B, that drive the development of medulloblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor in children.

23 Jun 2014

Investigators discover novel cellular genes by uncovering uncharacterized RNAs that encode proteins

Case Western Reserve School of Medicine scientists have made an extraordinary double discovery. First, they have identified thousands of novel long non-coding ribonucleic acid (lncRNA) transcripts.

23 Jun 2014

People with significant hypothyroidism can experience impaired driving

People with significant hypothyroidism can experience impaired driving similar to those who are driving when intoxicated by alcohol, a new study finds.

23 Jun 2014

Denosumab increases bone density for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis

Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who take denosumab long-term have increased bone density, sustained low rate of fractures, and a favorable benefit/risk profile, a new multinational study finds.

23 Jun 2014

BPA appears to increase proliferation of breast cancer cells, diminish effectiveness of treatments

Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical commonly used in plastics, appears to increase the proliferation of breast cancer cells, according to Duke Medicine researchers presenting at an annual meeting of endocrine scientists.

23 Jun 2014

FEI announces the sale of a complete correlative workflow to the University of Maastricht

FEI (NASDAQ: FEIC) announces the sale of a complete correlative workflow to the University of Maastricht. The systems will be installed at the University’s Institute of Nanoscopy, a new research facility that will use the high-resolution microscopes to understand the working mechanisms of protein complexes in an effort to develop new and improved treatment and prevention for disease, such as cancer and tuberculosis.

23 Jun 2014

BioLineRx announces in-licensing of BL-1110 compound for treatment of neuropathic pain

BioLineRx Ltd., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to identifying, in-licensing and developing promising therapeutic candidates, announced today it has in-licensed BL-1110, a novel compound for the treatment of neuropathic pain.

23 Jun 2014

Physician describes ways to combat post-cancer pain

More and more people are surviving their cancer. Unfortunately, sometimes survival can come with pain. Although many people won't feel any pain after their cancer treatment, some may have chronic, bothersome pain.

23 Jun 2014

Clovis Oncology begins TIGER2 study for treatment of NSCLC patients with EGFR/T790M mutations

Clovis Oncology, Inc. announced today that the TIGER2 study has commenced with the dosing of the first patient at a U.S. study site.

23 Jun 2014

New concept of organs on a chip may help study cancer metastasis

The recent development of the concept of organs on a chip opens the possibility of realistically studying human organs without the use of patients or animal testing.

23 Jun 2014

A new breakthrough for treating nasopharyngeal carcinoma

23 Jun 2014

NCL collaborates with PeptiMed to evaluate safety and efficacy of nanocomplex materials

PeptiMed announced today that under a Material Transfer Agreement it will collaborate with the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory (NCL), located at the Frederick National Laboratory of Cancer Research in Frederick, MD.

23 Jun 2014

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Small molecule in pregnant women's urine apparently blocks cancer growth

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation lamps used for indoor tanning increases risk of developing BCC

Third-line treatment options remain elusive for advanced, EGFR wild-type NSCLC

Study paves way to develop novel therapies for nasopharyngeal cancer

Researchers identify two oncogenes that drive the development of medulloblastoma

Investigators discover novel cellular genes by uncovering uncharacterized RNAs that encode proteins

People with significant hypothyroidism can experience impaired driving

Denosumab increases bone density for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis

BPA appears to increase proliferation of breast cancer cells, diminish effectiveness of treatments

FEI announces the sale of a complete correlative workflow to the University of Maastricht

BioLineRx announces in-licensing of BL-1110 compound for treatment of neuropathic pain

Physician describes ways to combat post-cancer pain

Clovis Oncology begins TIGER2 study for treatment of NSCLC patients with EGFR/T790M mutations

New concept of organs on a chip may help study cancer metastasis

A new breakthrough for treating nasopharyngeal carcinoma

NCL collaborates with PeptiMed to evaluate safety and efficacy of nanocomplex materials

Children of cancer patients show increased levels of emotional/behavioral problems

SOCIENTIZE project asks citizens to use their skills and time to advance scientific research

Definiens closes €15M financing round to expand into digital tissue diagnostics

Experts from 96 countries gather in Chicago to attend ICE/ENDO 2014

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