A whole-genome sequencing approach shows early promise over current commercial methods for identifying more patients likely ...

MASPIN (“tumor suppressor shield”): MASPIN is a natural defense protein that blocks tumor invasion, regulates cell migration and angiogenesis, promotes apoptosis, and enhances treatment sensitivity.

A powerful new discovery reveals that Nup98 a protein once thought to only ferry molecules through the nucleus plays a vital role in safeguarding the most vulnerable areas of DNA. By forming ...

MSP: Methylation-specific PCR; MSRE: Methylation-sensitive restriction endonucleases; QMSP: Quantitative, methylation-specific PCR; X: Methylation associated with prognosis. Mohammad Obaidul Hoque, ...

Researchers have discovered how cells activate a last-resort DNA repair system when severe damage strikes. When genetic tangles overwhelm normal repair pathways, cells flip on a fast but error-prone ...

The Urology Care Foundation and the Prostate Cancer Foundation have created a new educational guide on genetic tests to guide ...

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Key Takeaways Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer is an advanced form ...

Researchers are studying tests called liquid biopsies, which can provide vital information about cancer genes using only a blood sample. A blood test to find cancer even before it shows any symptoms ...

Alcohol consumption leads to the formation of a toxic compound called acetaldehyde, which damages DNA. A research team from IOCB Prague has now described in detail how cells repair this damaged ...