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November 7, 2016

Early Study Finds Antibody That Neutralizes Zika

A Pack a Day: 150 Mutations in Lung Cells

Low Testosterone Therapy Tied to Dementia

Regeneration of Spinal Nerve Cells

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Scientists Develop Computer Models to Predict Cancer Cell Network Activity

Nov. 7, 2016 — A new method to broadly assess cell communication networks has been identified by a multi-institution academic-industrial partnership of researchers. The work will help clinicians identify ... read more

Adult Weight Gain Could Increase Cancer Risk

Nov. 7, 2016 — Substantial weight gain over many years increases the risk of obesity-related cancers in men by 50 per cent and in women by almost 20 per cent, according to new ... read more

Gut Microbes Linked to Immunotherapy Response in Melanoma Patients

Nov. 7, 2016 — Patients with malignant melanoma - whose disease has spread - are more likely to respond to immunotherapy treatment if they had greater diversity in their gut bacteria, according to new ... read more

New Advance in RNA Studies Holds out Hope for Cancer Drug Development

Nov. 7, 2016 — Scientists have designed a new method to find RNA structures linked to cancer. The formation of quadruplexes by RNA might allow new ways to control gene expression, they ... read more

Do Second Opinions Matter in Prostate Cancer Care?

Nov. 7, 2016 — Many men with prostate cancer obtain second opinions from urologists before starting treatment, but surprisingly, second opinions are not associated with changes in treatment choice or improvements ... read more

Punching Cancer With RNA Knuckles

Nov. 7, 2016 — Researchers achieved an unexpected eye-popping reduction of ovarian cancer during a successful test of targeted nanohydrogel delivery in vivo in mice. Adding cisplatin ... read more

Common Food Additive Promotes Colon Cancer in Mice

Nov. 7, 2016 — Emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life, can alter intestinal bacteria in a manner that promotes intestinal inflammation and colorectal cancer, ... read more

Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer

Nov. 7, 2016 — Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of developing bladder cancer, according to a systematic review of seven studies. Though further clinical studies are needed to confirm the ... read more

3-D Tumors Grown in the Lab Provide New Perspective for Cancer Drug Discovery

Oct. 27, 2016 — Understanding how cells within tumors respond to drugs is a critical issue in anticancer drug development. In a new article, researchers report a new ... read more

'World-First' 3D Mammary Gland Model Developed

Oct. 27, 2016 — A team of researchers has succeeded in creating a three-dimensional mammary gland model that will pave the way for a better understanding of the mechanisms of breast ... read more

Cancer 'smoke Alarm' Could Aid Early Diagnosis

GM Adenovirus Used by Doctors to Attack Tumour Cells

Heart Drugs May Help Breast Cancer Patients

Second Cancers on the Rise in U.S.

Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria from Chickens Pose Risk to Human Health

Nov. 4, 2016 — Isolates of a common poultry pathogen collected from animals in Indian bird markets were found to be mostly resistant to multiple classes of antibiotics. The study provides the first data on ... read more

Researchers Find Immunotherapy Treatments Better for Advanced Skin Cancer

Nov. 4, 2016 — A research team evaluated 15 randomized controlled trials published between 2011 and 2015, assessing the benefits and harms of targeted or immune checkpoint inhibitors in 6,662 patients with cancer ... read more

Tumor Cells in Blood Samples Could Predict Prostate Cancer Spread

Nov. 4, 2016 — Researchers have found a group of circulating tumor cells in prostate cancer patient blood samples that are linked to the spread of the disease, according to new ... read more

Male Sleep Habits May Increase Risk of Cancer

Nov. 4, 2016 — Men who have worked night shifts for more than 20 years, or who work night shifts without daytime napping, or sleep for more than ten hours per night on average may have an increased risk of cancer, ... read more

Identification of Gene Defects Helps Treatment of Prostate Cancer

Nov. 4, 2016 — The current method of treating prostate cancer involves identifying gene defects, which could help with the diagnosis of cancer and the development of individualized cancer treatments for patients. ... read more

Weight Loss After Obesity Doesn’t Cut Risk of Certain Types of Cancer

Nov. 3, 2016 — Losing weight may not protect against colon and liver cancer, even though obesity is associated with increased risk of certain types of gastrointestinal ... read more

Researchers Describe Method to Study Real Time Cancer Invasion

Nov. 3, 2016 — A research team has described the steps, in both written and video format, that allow cancer investigators to track, in real time, cancer cell invasion and metastasis in transparent zebrafish ... read more

Eleven Substances Added to 14th Report on Carcinogens

Nov. 3, 2016 — The recent release of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 14th Report on Carcinogens includes seven newly reviewed substances, bringing the cumulative total to 248 ... read more

Breast-Friendly, Radiation-Free Alternative to Mammogram in the Making

Nov. 3, 2016 — Each year, millions of women undergo mammograms for early detection of possible breast cancer. It’s an unpleasant procedure that uses X-rays. Researchers are working on a ‘breast-friendly’ ... read more

Automated Assessment of Early Autism

Nov. 3, 2016 — Autism Spectrum Disorder is usually diagnosed in early childhood, but genetic detection of this brain disorder could mean more timely interventions that improve life for the patient and their carers. ... read more

Single-Cell Analysis Supports a Role for Cancer Stem Cells in Brain Tumor Growth

Nov. 2, 2016 — A study analyzing brain tumor genomics on a single-cell level has found evidence that cancer stem cells fuel the growth of oligodendrogliomas, a slow-growing but incurable form of brain cancer. A ... read more

Significant Decrease Seen in Prostate Biopsy, Radical Prostatectomy Procedures Following Recommendations

Nov. 2, 2016 — Researchers examined effects on practice patterns in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment following the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation against prostate-specific ... read more

Engineers Design a New Weapon Against Bacteria

Nov. 2, 2016 — Over the past few decades, many bacteria have become resistant to existing antibiotics, and few new drugs have emerged. A recent study from a U.K. commission on antimicrobial resistance estimated ... read more

Cause of Inflammation in Diabetes Identified

Nov. 2, 2016 — Inflammation is one of the main reasons why people with diabetes experience heart attacks, strokes, kidney problems and other, related complications. Now, in a surprise finding, researchers have ... read more

Study Develops Prediction Model for Lung Cancer Risk in Never Smokers

Nov. 2, 2016 — A new personalized assessment tool has been developed that could better predict lung cancer risk in never, light and heavy smokers using a large prospective cohort ... read more

Most Breast and Cervical Cancer Deaths Occur in Developing Countries, Yet Many Could Be Prevented With Cost-Effective Interventions

Nov. 2, 2016 — By 2030, the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide could almost double to 3.2 million a year unless urgent action is taken. Routine HPV vaccination of girls in the world’s poorest ... read more

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