Cancer cells that develop resistance to drugs, pay a price for this, by simultaneously developing a new vulnerability. If this
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Molecule that supports blood-cell production under dietary stress is identified
The production of blood cells is regulated by so-called hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), which reside in bone marrow. It is
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Transplanted livers help body defend against organ rejection
For decades, transplant experts have observed that liver transplant recipients often need less anti-rejection medication, known as immunosuppressive drugs, than
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Novel discoveries on aggressive NK-cell leukemia pave the way for new treatments
An international research consortium led by researchers from the University of Helsinki, Finland, has discovered new information related to a
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Top-down approach gets to the bottom of cancer: Study characterizes proteins resulting from RAS gene mutations, found in more than 20 percent of all human cancers
When a RAS gene operates normally, it acts as an on/off switch for cell signaling to control cell proliferation. But
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Cultivating cartilage from stem cells
Stable joint cartilage can be produced from adult stem cells originating from bone marrow. This is made possible by inducing
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Three-fold higher risk of cancer after acute thrombosis in the leg
Patients with the most acute type of thrombosis in the leg — known as an arterial thrombosis — risk developing
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‘Killer’ kidney cancers identified by studying their evolution: Scientists have discovered that kidney cancer follows distinct evolutionary paths, enabling them to detect whether a tumor will be aggressive
Scientists have discovered that kidney cancer follows distinct evolutionary paths, enabling them to detect whether a tumour will be aggressive
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Viagra has the potential to be used as a treatment for rare cancers: PDE5 inhibitors such as Viagra® and Cialis® have been identified as having the potential to be repurposed for use in cancer treatment
The class of drugs currently prescribed to treat male erectile dysfunction has been flagged for its potential to be included
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Leukemia, and its treatment, may pose neurocognitive risks
(HealthDay)—Underlying leukemia, even before chemotherapy, may pose a neurocognitive risk to young patients, according to a study published online March
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