News tagged with osteosarcomas
Killing cancer like a vampire slayer
Like vampires, cancer tumors require an ample supply of blood to stay alive. Without fresh blood for sustenance, cancer cells shrivel up like raisins and die.
Sep 17, 2009 |
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'SKIP'-ing splicing forces tumor cells to undergo programmed cell death
When cells find themselves in a tight spot, the cell cycle regulator p21 halts the cell cycle, buying cells time to repair the damage, or if all else fails, to initiate programmed cell death. In contrast to other stress-induced ...
Apr 01, 2011 |
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UH biochemist works to revolutionize ovarian cancer treatment
The day when an ovarian cancer patient can treat her tumor with a single, painless pill instead of a toxic drug cocktail is the ultimate goal of the pioneering research of a University of Houston (UH) scientist.
Dec 21, 2010 |
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Researcher develops accurate method for detecting dangerous fluoride
Used in the proper amounts, it can make teeth stronger and aid in the treatment of osteoporosis. When excessive amounts are consumed, however, it can be a killer -- a carcinogen that causes bone, lung and ...
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Dec 09, 2010 |
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Researchers find pathway that drives spread of pediatric bone cancer in preclinical studies
Researchers have identified an important signaling pathway that, when blocked, significantly decreases the spread of pediatric bone cancer.
Oct 25, 2010 |
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New hope for those suffering from bone cancer
Children and young people who are diagnosed with bone cancer could benefit from better treatment in the future thanks to new research at The University of Nottingham.
Oct 12, 2010 |
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'2 dogs 2,000 miles' trek promotes dog DNA for cancer research
A man and his two dogs on a 2,000-mile walk to raise awareness about cancer in dogs is helping a new $5.3 million canine cancer project recently launched by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and the Van ...
Jun 07, 2010 |
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Slobbery kisses from 'man's best friend' aid cancer research
Fido's wet licks might hold more than love. They could provide the DNA keys to findings new treatments for rare cancers and other diseases in both dogs and human patients.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Apr 15, 2010 |
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Researchers find powerful predictor of bone cancer prognosis
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have discovered a powerful new tool that can help predict the prognosis for patients with bone cancer and help doctors ...
Jan 07, 2010 |
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Approved Lymphoma Drug Shows Promise in Early Tests Against Bone Cancer
(PhysOrg.com) -- A drug already approved for the treatment of lymphoma may also slow the growth of the most deadly bone cancer in children and teens, according to an early-stage study published online today ...
Nov 05, 2009 |
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Studying cancer in pet dogs to find new treatments for human patients
A team of scientists at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Bethesda, USA, says that studying pet dogs with cancer could yield valuable information on how to diagnose and treat human cancers. In this week's PLoS Medicine, the te ...
Oct 13, 2009 |
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