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Genes reveal which patients respond well to scleroderma drug

May 3rd, 2013

Analysis of genetic information could allow healthcare providers to identify the scleroderma patients who will respond well to mycophenolate mofetile (MMF)  treatment, thus allowing them to avoid administration of a potentially toxic therapy to sufferers who will not benefit. Read the rest of this entry »

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NHS launches DNA test to improve cancer treatments

April 28th, 2013

DNA test sequence for research and scienceThe NHS has launched a new DNA sequencing technique which should facilitate superior therapy recommendations for cancer patients, by allowing healthcare providers to better forecast and assess a person's suitability for a particular course of treatment. Read the rest of this entry »

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Scientists develop molecule which inhibits cancer-causing protein

April 25th, 2013

Crystal structure of STAT3 bound to DNA. Produced with Cn3D using coordinates from PDB (1BG1)Researchers from the Moffitt Cancer Center  and University of Florida may have developed a molecule which inhibits the activity of the cancer-causing protein STAT3. Read the rest of this entry »

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Genes linked to increased bladder cancer risk identified

April 23rd, 2013

Cancer CellResearchers have identified gene mutations which seem to be associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer, and the finding could help to improve screening and treatment methods. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tea and coffee ‘activate cancer-fighting gene’

April 18th, 2013

Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center conducted an investigation in an attempt to determine whether a person's diet could impact DNA material in such a way that it promotes cancer Read the rest of this entry »

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