More than five thousand genetic variations that enhance the development of some types of cancers have been recognized by scientists. Besides, there may be a possible therapeutic target against which these forms of cancer can be fought. Wellcome Sanger Institute, The Institute of Cancer Research and University of Cambridge researchers have investigated BAP1 ‘tumour defence’ …
ANI | Updated: Mar 25, 2024 23:55 IST Washington [US], March 25 (ANI): A gene linked to colorectal cancer appears to play a role in the development of other solid tumours, according to a study.A study of over 350,000 patient biopsy samples conducted by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Centre, the Johns Hopkins …
ANI | Updated: Feb 19, 2024 04:58 IST Washington DC [US], February 19 (ANI): A study co-led by Professor Kelly Metcalfe of the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing and researchers from the Familial Breast Cancer Research Unit at Women’s College Hospital discovered that risk-reducing mastectomies (RRM) in women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic variant …
ANI | Updated: Jan 20, 2024 23:01 IST Washington, [US], January 20 (ANI): A new study found that obese people are more likely to develop monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a benign blood condition that usually arises before multiple myeloma.The results of the study were published in Blood Advances.Multiple myeloma is a cancer”>blood cancer …
ANI | Updated: Sep 01, 2022 23:46 IST England [UK], September 1 (ANI): A high intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, bowel (colorectal) cancer and death, according to a study.The study was published in the journal The BMJ.The findings add further evidence in support of policies that limit …