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Cancer genetics and genomics
Cancer genetics and genomics is the study of how our genetic profiles are linked to the onset or progression of malignancies. Mutations leading to cancer can be inherited or acquired (also called somatic). Cancer genetics and genomic studies evaluate how such mutations relate to cancer. Additionally, genetic and genomic studies can determine how an individual will respond to therapy and may help determine the best course of treatment for cancer.
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JUL 13, 2017Cell & Molecular Biology
In a first for the US, a committee of experts appointed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an experi ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 11, 2017Health & Medicine
Scientists on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have designed two new drug candidates to targe ...Written By: The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI)JUL 11, 2017Health & Medicine
Even in remission, cancer looms. Former cancer patients and their doctors are always on alert for metastatic tumors. Now ...Written By: The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI)JUL 07, 2017Immunology
Thanks to regulatory T cells (Tregs), the immune system is kept in line via a careful system of checks and balanc ...Written By: Kara MarkerJUL 04, 2017Cell & Molecular Biology
An analysis of mice showed researchers that a high fat diet consumed during pregnancy can be detrimental to future gener ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 30, 2017Cancer
In cancer research, identifying the patients who do not need aggressive treatment is just as important as identifying th ...JUN 22, 2017Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers have learned that our immune system plays an important role in stopping cells with an incorrect number of ch ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 20, 2017Cancer
The cancer drug olaparib was recently shown to be effective in some types of advanced prostate cancer. Now, scientists s ...JUN 14, 2017Cardiology
Environmental and lifestyle factors are key in the development of heart disease, a malady that affects a monumental amou ...Written By: Kara MarkerJUN 14, 2017Clinical & Molecular DX
Genetic testing now exists for a number of cancers in the reproductive organs, such as ovarian and breast cancer. Howeve ...JUN 14, 2017Cancer
A tumor growing in the brain can alter immune activities that may be detectable up to five years before symptoms manifes ...JUN 02, 2017Microbiology
Bacteria have huge potential as specialized factories that can synthesize precious molecules.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 01, 2017Cancer
A hot cup of tea can do wonders to soothe and calm. But this popular beverage could be altering the body’s epigene ...MAY 26, 2017Cancer
For the first time, the US FDA approved a cancer drug for patients based on presence of genetic biomarkers. Whereas canc ...MAY 25, 2017Cancer
Seemingly innocent sips of wine on the daily may be increasing a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, reports ...MAY 23, 2017Immunology
To treat autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), it’ ...Written By: Kara MarkerMAY 18, 2017Cell & Molecular Biology
Scientists have made progress in understanding the complex organization of DNA in human cells.Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 12, 2017Cancer
By diving deep into the cancer history of one patient, scientists say they’re able to ‘carbon date’ th ...MAY 11, 2017Cancer
Men with prostate cancer need not waste precious time on drugs that may not work out for them. In studying the treatment ...MAY 07, 2017Health & Medicine
Scientists are closely investigating phthalates, a component of plastics used during processing to increase flexibility, ...Written By: Kara MarkerMAY 03, 2017Cancer
Results from a new study could help doctors detect the recurrence of lung cancer up to a year before traditional tests. ...APR 26, 2017Immunology
Eating a diet that includes foods containing soy protein may work to alleviate some symptoms of inflammatory bowl diseas ...Written By: Futurity (futurity.org)APR 24, 2017Cancer
We tend to think children and young adults are more resilient in the face of health crises. But a new study finds that w ...APR 19, 2017Cancer
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins that keep our cells alive and well. Unfortunately, these molecules are a ...
JUL 13, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
In a first for the US, a committee of experts appointed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an experi
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 11, 2017
Health & Medicine
Scientists on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have designed two new drug candidates to targe
...
Written By:
The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI)
JUL 11, 2017
Health & Medicine
Even in remission, cancer looms. Former cancer patients and their doctors are always on alert for metastatic tumors. Now
...
Written By:
The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI)
JUL 07, 2017
Immunology
Thanks to regulatory T cells (Tregs), the immune system is kept in line via a careful system of checks and balanc
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUL 04, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
An analysis of mice showed researchers that a high fat diet consumed during pregnancy can be detrimental to future gener
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 30, 2017
Cancer
In cancer research, identifying the patients who do not need aggressive treatment is just as important as identifying th
...
JUN 22, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers have learned that our immune system plays an important role in stopping cells with an incorrect number of ch
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 20, 2017
Cancer
The cancer drug olaparib was recently shown to be effective in some types of advanced prostate cancer. Now, scientists s
...
JUN 14, 2017
Cardiology
Environmental and lifestyle factors are key in the development of heart disease, a malady that affects a monumental amou
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUN 14, 2017
Clinical & Molecular DX
Genetic testing now exists for a number of cancers in the reproductive organs, such as ovarian and breast cancer. Howeve
...
JUN 14, 2017
Cancer
A tumor growing in the brain can alter immune activities that may be detectable up to five years before symptoms manifes
...
JUN 02, 2017
Microbiology
Bacteria have huge potential as specialized factories that can synthesize precious molecules.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 01, 2017
Cancer
A hot cup of tea can do wonders to soothe and calm. But this popular beverage could be altering the body’s epigene
...
MAY 26, 2017
Cancer
For the first time, the US FDA approved a cancer drug for patients based on presence of genetic biomarkers. Whereas canc
...
MAY 25, 2017
Cancer
Seemingly innocent sips of wine on the daily may be increasing a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, reports
...
MAY 23, 2017
Immunology
To treat autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), it’
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
MAY 18, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
Scientists have made progress in understanding the complex organization of DNA in human cells.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 12, 2017
Cancer
By diving deep into the cancer history of one patient, scientists say they’re able to ‘carbon date’ th
...
MAY 11, 2017
Cancer
Men with prostate cancer need not waste precious time on drugs that may not work out for them. In studying the treatment
...
MAY 07, 2017
Health & Medicine
Scientists are closely investigating phthalates, a component of plastics used during processing to increase flexibility,
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
MAY 03, 2017
Cancer
Results from a new study could help doctors detect the recurrence of lung cancer up to a year before traditional tests.
...
APR 26, 2017
Immunology
Eating a diet that includes foods containing soy protein may work to alleviate some symptoms of inflammatory bowl diseas
...
Written By:
Futurity (futurity.org)
APR 24, 2017
Cancer
We tend to think children and young adults are more resilient in the face of health crises. But a new study finds that w
...
APR 19, 2017
Cancer
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins that keep our cells alive and well. Unfortunately, these molecules are a
...