News tagged with chromosome 18

New animal model for hemophilia A developed

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have developed a new animal model for studying hemophilia A, with the goal of eventually treating people with the disorder. Hemophilia A, a hereditary defect that prevents ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Sep 03, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists discover how to switch cancer 'protector' gene on

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new UCL study has revealed that a gene that normally protects against ovarian cancer is switched off in two-thirds of cases and switching it back on arrests tumour growth.

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Jul 05, 2010 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (9) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Beyond associations: Colorectal cancer culprit found

Genetics plays a key role in determining risk for colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Several common genetic markers have been found to be associated with the disease, ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Apr 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0