Variation of normal protein could be key to resistance to common cancer drug 14 hours ago | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Researchers at the Moores Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego (UC SD) in La Jolla have found evidence explaining why a common chemotherapy drug, cisplatin, may not always work for every cancer patient. ... | |
Black raspberries slow cancer by altering hundreds of genes August 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 45 vote(s)
| No comments yet
New research strongly suggests that a mix of preventative agents, such as those found in concentrated black raspberries, may more effectively inhibit cancer development than single agents aimed at shutting down a particular ... | |
OU researchers developing new tool to detect cancer August 26, 2008 | User rating: 4.9 / 5 after 17 vote(s)
| User comments: 5
Early cancer detection can significantly improve survival rates. Current diagnostic tests often fail to detect cancer in the earliest stages and at the same time expose a patient to the harmful effects of radiation. Led by ... | |
Normalizing tumor vessels to improve cancer therapy August 25, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
Chemotherapy drugs often never reach the tumors they're intended to treat, and radiation therapy is not always effective, because the blood vessels feeding the tumors are abnormal—"leaky and twisty" in the words of the late ... | |
FDA investigates possible Vytorin link to cancer August 23, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
(AP) -- Federal drug safety regulators said Thursday they are investigating whether the cholesterol-lowering drug Vytorin can increase patients' risk of developing cancer. | |
Dense tissue promotes aggressive cancers August 22, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
New research may explain why breast cancer tends to be more aggressive in women with denser breast tissue. Breast cancer cells grown in dense, rigid surroundings step up their invasive activities, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer ... | |
Positive thinking may protect against breast cancer August 22, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 8 vote(s)
| User comments: 3
Feelings of happiness and optimism play a positive role against breast cancer. Research published today in the open access journal BMC Cancer suggests that while staying positive has a protective role, adverse life ... | |
First detection of 'odor profile' for skin cancer may lead to rapid, non-invasive diagnostic test August 20, 2008 | User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
| No comments yet
Chemists today described the first identification of a specific "odor profile" for skin cancer, a discovery that could form the basis of a rapid, non-invasive test for diagnosing the most common type of cancer in the United ... | |
New insights into the regulation of PTEN tumor suppression function August 20, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
The PTEN tumor suppressor gene controls numerous biological processes including cell proliferation, cell growth and death. But PTEN is frequently lost or mutated; in fact, alteration of the gene is so common among various ... | |
Synthetic moleculues could add spice to fight against cancer August 20, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
| No comments yet
Turning up the heat on the red tomato during processing has the potential to give the popular garden staple added disease-fighting power, Ohio State University research suggests. | |
Scientists discover major genetic cause of colorectal cancer August 14, 2008 | User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
| No comments yet
About one-third of colorectal cancers are inherited, but the genetic cause of most of these cancers is unknown. The genes linked to colorectal cancer account for less than 5 percent of all cases. | |
Moisturisers cause skin cancer in mice: study August 14, 2008 | User rating: 3.1 / 5 after 13 vote(s)
| User comments: 3
Moisturisers used by millions of people induced skin cancer in experiments on mice, a study released Thursday said, as experts expressed strong doubts over any possible risk to humans from creams. | |
Scientists use old enemy to K.O. cancer August 12, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 24 vote(s)
| User comments: 2
Chemists are pulling cancer onto a sucker punch by getting infected cells to drop their guard – according to research published today. They are using the metal ruthenium as a catalyst to a cancer-busting reaction which calls ... | |
Key to Treating Cancer May Be Finding its Original Cell August 11, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
| User comments: 1
(PhysOrg.com) -- Cancer biologists are turning their attention to the normal cells that give rise to cancers, to learn more about how tumor growth might be stopped at the earliest opportunity. | |
Australian scientists in potential leukaemia breakthrough August 11, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Australian scientists said Monday they had mapped a blood cell structure which could hold the key to improved drug treatments for diseases such as leukaemia, asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. | |
Pages: 1
Next »
PhysOrg Video
- Hurricane Nears Haiti, Drives Up Oil Prices - video , August 26
- Rice Tries to Speed-up, Slow Peace Talks - video , August 26
- Clinton Gets Share of Convention Spotlight - video , August 26
- Raw Video: Tropical Storm Julio Hits Baja - video , August 26
- AP Top Stories - video , August 25
- Raw Video: Tornadoes Touch Down Near Denver - video , August 25
- PhysOrg Video »
Most popular stories
-
New Zealand's colossal squid defies legends: scientists,
August 21, 2008
-
Study says eyes evolved for X-Ray vision,
15 hours ago
-
Intel cuts electric cords with wireless power system,
August 22, 2008
-
First particles observed in Large Hadron Collider,
August 26, 2008
-
Operating quantum memory at room temperature,
August 25, 2008
- Most popular »
News Pix
-
Phoenix Lander Pictures Show Robotic Arm's Workspace After 90 Sols,
7 hours ago
-
The sophisticated sex lives of sea squirts,
August 26, 2008
-
Artist concept of GLAST,
August 26, 2008
-
NASA Mars Lander Digs Deeper as Third Month Nears End,
August 26, 2008
- More news pix »
PhysOrg Forum
Video
Editorials
Free Magazines
Free White Papers
PhysOrg Jobs
Newsletter
Goto Archive
Suggest a story idea
Send feedback
