Liverpool, UK – A significant breakthrough in breast cancer research has uncovered a key mechanism driving cancer invasion and drug resistance. A University of Liverpool study reveals how two critical molecules present in ‘HER2-positive’ breast cancer – one of the most aggressive forms – influence breast cancer survival and its...
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Ann Arbor, Michigan – The most common type of lung fibrosis — scarring of the lungs — is idiopathic, meaning of unknown cause. Researchers are urgently trying to find ways to prevent or slow idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and related lung conditions, which can cause worsening shortness of breath, dry...
ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Prostate cancer patients receiving care at hospitals that are part of a special drug-pricing program were more likely to stick to their prescription drug therapy than patients at other hospitals, according to a study from researchers at the University of Michigan’s Rogel Cancer Center and Institute...
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL – Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities may have discovered a mechanical explanation for instability observed in the lungs in cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), particularly in the aftermath of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 or pneumonia. The research was recently published...
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics, a University of Minnesota Medical School study found that it is normal for children with Fanconi anemia to be shorter and thinner than other children. Fanconi anemia is a rare genetic condition affecting DNA repair that may lead to bone...
Padova, Italy – Long-term daily use of aspirin can help to prevent the development and progression of colorectal cancer, but the mechanisms involved have been unclear. New research has revealed that aspirin may exert these protective effects by boosting certain aspects of the body’s immune response against cancer cells. The...
Pittsburgh, PA – Cancer patients who received specialized mental health support as part of their treatment plan are more likely to see improvements in their quality of life and reductions in pain, depression and fatigue, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine....
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A pair of medications that make malignant cells act as if they have a virus could hold new promise for treating colorectal cancers and other solid tumors, reports a study published today in Science Advances. The preclinical research, led by Van Andel Institute scientists, determined how...
Nashville, TN – An international genetic study using multiancestry biobanks has identified novel genetic locations associated with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), the most common type of glaucoma and the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally. The findings, published in Cell Reports Medicine, detail ancestry- and sex-specific genetic loci associated with...
A vote for Darius could mean a $100,000 donation in the fight against Muscular Dystrophy! Earlier this month, we brought you the story of Darius Weems and his quest to raise money and awareness to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy- the number one genetic killer of children. Darius has DMD. It’s the...