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Bone Marrow Transplants: Cancer Drug Shows Promise Against Graft Vs. Host Disease
A study in mice suggests the
drug SAHA, a new antitumor
drug, is also able to reduce
the effects of
graft-versus-host disease, a
... > full story
Nanotechnology, Biomolecules And Light Unite To 'Cook' Cancer Cells
Researchers are testing a
new way to kill cancer cells
selectively by attaching
cancer-seeking antibodies to
tiny carbon tubes that heat
... > full story
Study Implicates 350 Gene Regions In Cancer Development In The Mouse
A large genetic study in
mice has identified hundreds
of genes involved in the
development of cancer by
examining the DNA of more
... > full story
New Drug Combination Kills Leukemia Cells By Shutting Down Their Energy Source
Researchers have discovered
a drug combination that
kills leukemia cells by
shutting down their energy
source and hastening cell
... > full story
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Gene That Causes Childhood Cancer Neuroblastoma Is Found
August 25, 2008 — Scientists have discovered gene mutations that are the main cause of the inherited (familial) version of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma. In addition, the researchers found that the same mutations ... > full story -
Rheb's Role In Cancer
August 20, 2008 — Two independent papers identify the Rheb GTPase as a novel oncogene and a promising new chemotherapeutic ... > full story -
Landmark Sickle Cell Disease Trial To Investigate Unrelated Donor Marrow And Umbilical Cord Blood Transplants
August 19, 2008 — More than 20 institutions are taking part in a first-ever Phase II clinical trial of unrelated donor marrow and umbilical cord blood transplants for severe sickle cell disease. If successful, the ... > full story -
Targeted Drug Therapy Found Effective In Patients With Common Form Of Immune-mediated Kidney Disease
August 18, 2008 — The drug rituximab causes considerable kidney injury healing in patients with membranous nephropathy, a common form of kidney disease, according to a new study. The results suggest that this ... > full story -
Why Treatment Isn't Effective For HIV
August 7, 2008 — Researchers have answered a key question as to why antiretroviral therapy isn't effective in restoring immunity in HIV-infected patients. Once a person is infected with the virus, fibrosis, or ... > full story -
Exposure To Agent Orange Linked To Prostate Cancer In Vietnam Veterans
August 5, 2008 — Vietnam War veterans exposed to Agent Orange have greatly increased risks of prostate cancer and even greater risks of getting the most aggressive form of the disease as compared to those who were ... > full story -
One Fifth Of British Adult Survivors Of Childhood Cancer Smoke Despite Hazards
August 4, 2008 — One-fifth of British adult survivors of childhood cancers are current smokers, and nearly a third have been regular smokers at some point in their lives, according to a study in the July 29 online ... > full story -
Hey Fever! The Surprise Benefit Of Allergies
July 30, 2008 — Long-suffering victims of allergies such as asthma and hay fever might enjoy a surprise benefit, according to research led by the University of New South ... > full story -
Checking More Lymph Nodes Linked To Cancer Patient Survival
July 23, 2008 — Why do patients with gastric or pancreatic cancer live longer when they are treated at cancer centers or high-volume hospitals than patients treated at low-volume or community hospitals? New research ... > full story -
Plants Make Vaccine For Treating Type Of Cancer In Phase-1 Study
July 22, 2008 — Plants could act as safe, speedy factories for growing antibodies for personalized treatments against a common form of cancer, according to new findings from the Stanford University School of ... > full story
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