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More accurate markers identified for detecting response to epigenetic drugs for myelodysplastic syndromes

Researchers have identified and validated two DNA methylation markers that could help physicians to more accurately determine a patient's response to epigenetic drugs for treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), according ...

Cancer created Apr 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mechanism of mutant histone protein in childhood brain cancer revealed

(Medical Xpress)—Most cancer treatments are blunt. In an attempt to eradicate tumors, oncologists often turn to radiation or chemotherapy, which can damage healthy tissue along with the cancerous growths. ...

Cancer created Apr 01, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New form of intellectual disability discovered

Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) led a study discovering a gene for a new form of intellectual disability, as well as how it likely affects cognitive development by disrupting neuron functioning.

Genetics created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1