Oncology & Cancer

Study sheds new light on inherited testicular cancer risk

An analysis of data from five major studies of testicular cancer has identified new genetic locations that could be susceptible to inherited testicular germ cell tumors. The findings, which researchers call a success story ...

Health

Some surprising sources of germs

(HealthDay)—You might think of public restrooms as scary breeding grounds for germs, but two everyday items can spread colds and the flu as fast as a bathroom doorknob.

Medical research

New insights into infertility-causing sex chromosome disorders

Research carried out by Francis Crick Institute scientists provides new insights into sex chromosome disorders which typically cause infertility, such as Turner syndrome and Klinefelter syndrome. Through their research, the ...

Oncology & Cancer

Scientists identify unique genomic features in testicular cancer

Researchers led by scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute say they have identified unique genomic changes that may be integral to testicular cancer development and explain why the great majority are highly curable with ...

Oncology & Cancer

TP53, MDM2 alterations linked to cisplatin resistance in GCT

(HealthDay)—In germ cell tumors (GCTs), TP53 and MDM2 alterations correlate with cisplatin resistance and are associated with inferior outcome, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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