Medical research
How do you get into downtown Cell City? It's kinda complicated
Think of a cell as a city, a metropolis both constructed of and populated by proteins.
Nov 16, 2015
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Page 11 - News tagged with hormone receptors
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
Hormonal therapy may prevent ovarian failure and preserve fertility in breast cancer
Young women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer may be more likely to remain fertile if they also receive hormonal treatment, according to new research presented to the 2015 European Cancer Congress on Monday and published ...
Sep 28, 2015
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Genetics
Researchers uncover blood markers to identify women at risk for postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is a debilitating disorder that affects nearly 20 percent of new mothers, putting their infants at increased risk for poor behavioral, cognitive and social development.
Jul 27, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
ASCO guidelines: biomarker use in metastatic breast CA treatment
(HealthDay)—Biomarkers can be used to guide decisions on systemic therapy for women with metastatic breast cancer, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline published online July ...
Jul 21, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Study redefines role of estrogen in cervical cancer
Scientists have prior evidence that the hormone estrogen is a major driver in the growth of cervical cancer, but a new study examining genetic profiles of 128 clinical cases reached a surprising conclusion: Estrogen receptors ...
Jun 9, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Practice-changing study offers new option for tough breast cancer cases
Despite advances in managing and curing some forms of breast cancer, women whose disease becomes metastatic have fewer effective options. A new phase 3 study in some of the most difficult-to-treat patients, women with endocrine-resistant ...
Jun 1, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Gene that inhibits tumor growth is shown to promote aggressive breast cancers
A*STAR researchers have shown that the RASAL2 gene, which is known to inhibit tumor growth in some breast cancers, actually advances tumor formation and metastasis in more aggressive forms of breast cancer and have suggested ...
May 27, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Potential obesity treatment targets the two sides of appetite: Hunger and feeling full
Our bodies' hormones work together to tell us when to eat and when to stop. But for many people who are obese, this system is off-balance. Now scientists have designed a hormone-like compound to suppress hunger and boost ...
May 13, 2015
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Medical research
Low T not just in males: Testosterone, atherosclerosis, obesity may be linked in females
While testosterone replacement therapies may be controversial in males, new research in The FASEB Journal may extend this controversy to females too. That's because research involving mice, appearing in the April 2015 issue, ...
Apr 1, 2015
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