Zara Kassam

Proof-of-concept study shows precision medicines could aid more people via RNA-targeting… When women or men receive the worrisome diagnosis of breast cancer, that news comes with an important piece of information, namely, whether their cancer is HER2-positive or HER2-negative. It can be especially difficult to hear that one’s cancer is HER2-negative, because it means an effective group of targeted anti-cancer drugs isn’t available. A new study from the lab of Scripps Research chemist Matthew D.

Researchers say some cannabinoid compounds may actually inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells in the lab… Medical marijuana has gained attention in recent years for its potential to relieve pain and short-term anxiety and depression. Now, Penn State College of Medicine researchers say some cannabinoid compounds may actually inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells in the lab.

Researchers have uncovered a crucial link between polyamines and MYCN, revealing that the polyamine pathway is entirely regulated by the MYCN oncogene… The MYCN oncogene has long been known to be a key cause of a number of deadly solid tumour cancers, including neuroblastoma, which claims more lives of children under the age of 5 than any other cancer. Neuroblastoma is the most common solid tumour found in young children.