Cancer : Science World Report

Jul 07, 2014 10:11 AM EDT

Molecule Helps Block the Spread of Secondary Tumors

Certain cancer cells may be more dangerous than others, as some carry the potential to metastasize and cause secondary tumors throughout areas of the body.Now, scientists may have discovered how to stop these deadly growths by triggering chemical signals that can block the spread of future tumors. T...

Jul 04, 2014 06:30 PM EDT

New Drug to Help Metabolic Syndrome: Study

An enzyme that works via intracellular signaling may be part of a crucial role in building symptoms of metabolic syndrome. At this point, researchers are working on a U of U spinoff company to develop the a new drug so that it can better treat certain health issues related to the problem.

Jul 01, 2014 05:31 PM EDT

Sugar-Coated Cells are a Potentially Deadly Problem for Cancer Patients

Sugar-coated cells can be particularly deadly for cancer patients, according to a recent study by researchers from Cornell University. As every cell's surface holds a protein-embedded membrane that's covered in polysaccharide chains, this could be a crucial determinant to the cell's survival.

Jul 01, 2014 11:11 AM EDT

Aspirin and Smoking Impact the Age of Your Genes

Aging genes have long been associated with an increased risk of developing cancer. Now, though, scientists have taken a closer look at what might impact gene aging.

Jun 25, 2014 08:04 AM EDT

Cancer is as Old as Multicellular Life on Earth: Evidence of Primordial Cancer Discovered

Cancer isn't a new phenomenon and now, scientists are learning exactly how old it might be. They've found that cancer is as old as multicellular life on Earth after discovering evidence of primordial cancer in a primitive animal.

Jun 10, 2014 06:21 PM EDT

Mayo Clinic Researchers Discovered a New Type of Cancer

Sinonasal sarcoma (SNS) is a rare malignant tumor that forms in your nasal structures and it primarily affects women. This new form of cancer could pose surgery problems because it can spread throughout the entire face if not detected early.

Jun 10, 2014 01:06 AM EDT

Longer Telomeres may Increase Brain Cancer Risk

A recent study published in the journal Nature Genetics shows that having longer telomeres may slow the aging process. However, longer ones can increase the risks of brain cancer called gliomas, according to researchers at the University of California-San Francisco.

May 27, 2014 08:50 AM EDT

The Type of Cancer You Develop May Depend on Your Socioeconomic Status: The Role of Poverty

Scientists have found that certain cancers are more concentrated in areas with high poverty, while other cancers arise more often in wealthier regions.

May 12, 2014 06:56 PM EDT

Immune Therapy Could Treat Form of Blood Cancer

Multiple myeloma is an incurable cancer of the blood in which a group of plasma (myeloma) cells in your bone marrow becomes cancerous and begin to multiply. Now, scientists may have a way to treat this "incurable" cancer.

Apr 29, 2014 07:22 AM EDT

Why Men Have a Shorter Lifespan than Women

It's well known that men have shorter life expectancies than women--but why is that the case? A recent study has found that there's a correlation between a loss of the Y chromosome in blood cells and a shorter life span in men.

Apr 25, 2014 10:43 AM EDT

New Sensor Molecules May Have Potential to Detect Cancer Cells Early, Research Shows

Pyrophosphates – the anion, salts, and esters of pyrophosphoric acid – play a crucial role in energy transduction, DNA replication, and other metabolic processes that are dysregulated in cancer cells. A new detection system could spot these processes early.

Apr 16, 2014 02:11 PM EDT

Cancer Risk Behaviors are Higher in Masculine Boys and Feminine Girls

A new study shows that gender expression could play a big role in terms of whether boys and girls engage in cancer risk behaviors. The Harvard School of Public Health had their study published today in the Journal of Adolescent Health.