Oncology & Cancer
Cancer gene dependency maps help reveal proteins' relationships
By merging cancer functional genetic data with information on protein interactions, scientists can explore protein complexes at massive scale.
May 17, 2018
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News tagged with cell interactions
Oncology & Cancer
Shifting protein networks in breast cancer may alter gene function
A given gene may perform a different function in breast cancer cells than in healthy cells due to changes in networks of interacting proteins, according to a new study published in PLOS Computational Biology.
Nov 30, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Side effects not a major problem for new class of breast cancer drugs
A ground-breaking new class of oral drugs for treating breast cancer, known as cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) inhibitors, are generally well-tolerated, with a manageable toxicity profile for most patients. This is the conclusion ...
Jul 13, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers identify interaction among proteins that cause cancer cells to metastasize
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have identified an interaction among proteins that allows cancer cells to grow and metastasize. They say the discovery may play a role in developing a better understanding of how tumors grow in ...
Mar 28, 2017
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Immunology
Long noncoding RNA found to quell inflammation
A long non-coding RNA (lincRNA) - called lincRNA-EPS - responsible for regulating innate immunity has been identified by a team of scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Abundantly found in macrophages, ...
Jul 14, 2016
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Autism spectrum disorders
Mouse study suggests autism is not just a disease of the brain
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are characterized by impaired social interactions and repetitive behaviors, often accompanied by abnormal reactions to sensory stimuli. ASD is generally thought to be caused by deficits in ...
Jun 9, 2016
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Neuroscience
'Love hormone' helps produce 'bliss molecules' to boost pleasure of social interactions
The hormone oxytocin, which has been associated with interpersonal bonding, may enhance the pleasure of social interactions by stimulating production of marijuana-like neurotransmitters in the brain, according to a University ...
Oct 26, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Targeting gene interactions to kill tumor cells
(Medical Xpress)—A particular kind of genetic interaction called synthetic dosage lethality (SDL) is a promising avenue for future cancer treatment, according to a study reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy ...
Medical research
New technique lets scientists see and study the interface where two cells touch
Interactions between brain cells hold the key to healthy brain function and cognition, but many of those interactions are notoriously difficult to study.
Sep 18, 2015
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Medical research
Team discovers key to preventing blindness and stroke devastation
Research led by Nicolas Bazan, MD, PhD, Boyd Professor, Ernest C. and Yvette C. Villere Chair of Retinal Degeneration Research, and Director of the Neuroscience Center of Excellence at LSU Health New Orleans, has discovered ...
Jan 30, 2015
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