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Ovarian cancer - Symptoms and causes
Overview<p>Ovarian cancer<p>Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries. The female reproductive system contains two ovaries, one on each …
CancerThe pros and cons of being an older dad
As a woman of a certain age (35) who is hoping to have children, I’m flooded with information, suggestions and unsolicited advice about what motherhood (in the biological sense) might look like for me. “You really need to start soon!” is the phrase I hear ad nauseum from presumably well-meaning …
PregnancyNew technique provides accurate dating of ancient skeletons
Milan, Italy: Interest in the origins of human populations and their migration routes has increased greatly in recent years. A critical aspect of …
Anthropologytrying angular MutationObserver so I can limit the height of a div
How can I catch changes to a div? A div with contenteditable set on it, and has [hidden] elements that become visible at times. This single page app …
GeneticsMitochondrial medicine in the omics era
Mitochondria are dynamic bioenergetic organelles whose maintenance requires around 1500 proteins from two genomes. Mutations in either the …
Medical JournalsZNF341 controls STAT3 expression and thereby immunocompetence
• E. J. Hillmer,<br>• H. Zhang,<br>• H. S. Li,<br>• S. S. Watowich<p>, STAT3 signaling in immunity.Cytokine Growth Factor Rev. 31, 1–15 (2016).<p>S. Al Khatib,<br>• S. Keles,<br>• M. …
GeneticsParkinson's: Could this 'missing link' be a cause?
Scientists have now identified a faulty cell process that may be common to different forms of Parkinson's, and they propose a mechanism through which …
Medical ResearchNew Bird Flu Outbreak Kills 38% Of Those It Infects
British scientists have identified a new strain of bird flu which kills 38 per cent of those it infects as the most likely candidate to spark a new …
News (U.S.)How can a baby have 3 parents?
It seems impossible, right? We have been taught from the time we were young that babies are made when a sperm and an egg come together, and the DNA …
GeneticsDoes CRISPR Gene Editing Really Cause Cancer?
(via qimono/Pixabay)<p>Genome-editing system CRISPR, heralded for its advancements in curing disease, is being accused of causing it.<p>Two studies …
GeneticsGenetic disorder identified in children
A genetic defect affecting normal development in children has been identified by a study involving University of Queensland researcher and alumnus …
Australian UniversitiesThe germline mutational landscape of BRCA1 and BRCA 2 in Brazil | Scientific Reports
Article |<p>Open | Published: 15 June 2018<p>The germline mutational landscape of <i>BRCA1</i> and <i>BRCA</i>2 in Brazil<p>Edenir Inêz Palmero ORCID: …
BrazilCritical plant gene takes unexpected detour that could boost biofuel yields
For decades, biologists have believed a key enzyme in plants had one function—produce amino acids, which are vital to plant survival and also …
U.S. Dept. of EnergyRoswell researcher talks cancer complexity - and what you can do to protect yourself
Christine Ambrosone lost a husband to Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1996, so she understands the frustrations people harbor toward the fits and starts in …
CancerBreast Cancer in Men
What are some of the guidelines for the management of men with BRCA mutations?<p>The lifetime risk of breast cancer for a man is approximately 1:1000, …
CancerA Possible Dark Side To Gene-Editing Technique CRISPR
Over less than a decade, the gene-editing technique known as CRISPR-Cas9 has taken the biology world by storm. The technique harnesses some of a …
GeneticsLewis Fautzi - Live @ Hex Transmission Podcast#034 (13.06.2018)
-Aqui teneis la descarga directa // Ready for download:<br>https://soundcloud.com/hex-barcelona/hex-transmission-034-lewis-fautzi<p>Tracklist:<br>Elyas – Dead …
HumanityScientists have mapped the genome of the most common cancer among younger men
Researchers from the University of North Carolina’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and a consortium of other institutions have successfully …
CancerNew Study Identifies Another Opportunity for Precision Immunotherapy in Prostate Cancer
A new Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF)-funded study published today in the scientific journal <i>Cell</i> has identified a new subtype of advanced prostate …
CancerWhat causes uncombable hair syndrome?
Taylor McGowan, an 18-month-old from outside Chicago, is being called a mini Einstein because her hair—like the late physicist’s—is wild and sticks up from her head.<p>The toddler's unruly, and absolutely adorable, hair is the result of a rare genetic condition called uncombable hair syndrome (UHS), …
GeneticsIntroduction to Cancer Genetics and Melanoma
Understanding cancer genetics and how it plays a part in melanoma may sound like a daunting task. But taking the time to do just that can help you …
CancerNew Bluebird data show promising benefits for gene therapy, if they last
Bluebird has now treated six sickle cell patients with the new version of LentiGlobin. Among other changes, the new version is derived from stem …
Genetic EngineeringBiomarker assessment of the CBCSG006 trial: A randomized phase III trial of cisplatin plus gemcitabine compared with paclitaxel plus gemcitabine as first-line therapy for patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer | Annals of Oncology
Background<p>CBCSG006 trial reported the superior efficacy of cisplatin plus gemcitabine (GP) regimen than paclitaxel plus gemcitabine (GT) regimen as …
CancerPancreatic cancer patients with BRCA mutation may benefit from targeted drug
A physician-scientist at the University of Arizona Cancer Center investigated a novel treatment for pancreatic cancer patients whose tumors exhibited …
CancerNEDD9 targets COL3A1 to promote endothelial fibrosis and pulmonary arterial hypertension
In silico sleuthing for pulmonary hypertension<p>Cell proliferation and fibrosis (the accumulation of excess connective tissue) cause arterioles to …
Medical ResearchImproved Titers against Influenza Drift Variants with a Nanoparticle Vaccine
To the Editor: Paules et al. recently advocated for the development of influenza vaccines "that will protect against seasonal influenza drift …
MedicineOptimized knock-in of point mutations in zebrafish using CRISPR/Cas9 | Nucleic Acids Research
We have optimized point mutation knock-ins into zebrafish genomic sites using clustered regularly interspaced palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/Cas9 …
GeneticsBreakthrough research answers mysteries behind vital cancer-suppressing gene
A breakthrough study from researchers at the University of Melbourne has uncovered a vital genetic mechanism that sheds light on how a vital …
CancerThe Noclip Fallout 76 documentary is almost 40 minutes of new info
Two weeks ago we learned that fan-funded documentary channel Noclip would be releasing two videos about Bethesda – one focused on the history of the …
Fallout 76Lessons for cancer drug treatment from tackling a non-cancerous overgrowth syndrome
NEWS AND VIEWS<p>Abnormal activity of the enzyme PI3K can drive cancer growth, and mutations in a PI3K subunit can sometimes lead to non-cancerous …
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