Archive: 18/12/2014
Scientists map out how childhood brain tumors relapse
Researchers have discovered the unique genetic paths that the childhood brain tumour medulloblastoma follows when the disease comes back, according to research published in Cancer Cell today.
Dec 18, 2014
Change of diet to unmask cancer vulnerabilities and reduce cancer risk
Many recent studies showed that calorie restrictions reduce the incidence of cancer, whereas high-calorie diets cause obesity and diabetes, both of which increase the risk of developing cancers. However, tumor biology still ...
Dec 18, 2014
Malnutrition a hidden epidemic among elders
Health care systems and providers are not attuned to older adults' malnutrition risk, and ignoring malnutrition exacts a toll on hospitals, patients, and payers, according to the latest issue of the What's Hot newsletter ...
Dec 18, 2014
New technique provides novel approach to diagnosing ciliopathies
Cilia, the cell's tails and antennas, are among the most important biological structures. They line our windpipe and sweep away all the junk we inhale; they help us see, smell and reproduce. When a mutation disrupts the function ...
Dec 18, 2014