New CRISPR tool selectively cuts tumor DNA while sparing healthy cells
Apr 15 2026 Cancer cells excel at evading detection, but subtle chemical differences set them apart from healthy…
Dutch study shows off-label targeted therapies benefit more cancer patients
The largest published prospective evaluation of off-label targeted cancer therapies has shown that more patients could benefit from…
Vibrio cholerae acquires antiviral defenses through horizontal gene transfer
Like most bacteria, Vibrio cholerae lives under constant attack from viruses. To survive, bacteria equip themselves with antiviral…
Ancestry: Waikato great-grandmother meets biological father in Germany thanks to DNA test
“[I’ve done] so much thinking over the last two years … and to finally, actually get there and…
Blocking nitric oxide suppresses tumor growth in aggressive pediatric neuroblastoma
The tumor begins before birth. Somewhere in the developing fetus, neural crest cells that should have matured into…
New blood biomarker improves cancer risk detection in people with Lynch Syndrome
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered a new blood-based biomarker that can…
Toxic RNA drives progressive heart damage in myotonic dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common cause of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder that…
UK scientists uncover cancer gene mutations driving tumour growth
image: ©wildpixel | iStock UK researchers have uncovered key cancer gene mutations that drive tumour growth, offering new…
Sleep duration and genetics interact to affect functional health
Lifestyle-behavioral factors and socioeconomic status play an important role in shaping healthy aging, but their effects may differ…
Researchers identify the limiting factors behind protein diversification
The number of known proteins is infinitely small in comparison to the universe of possible proteins which could…
Circulating tumor DNA predicts breast cancer relapse after treatment
Fragments of tumor DNA circulating in the bloodstream of patients with breast cancer can predict whether they are…
Blood pressure drug boosts effectiveness of cancer therapy
In a new Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC) study led by clinical researcher Tyler J. Curiel, MD, MPH, FACP,…