Cancer Research

Long Telomeres Linked To Higher Cancer Risk

Long Telomeres Linked To Higher Cancer Risk

Telomeres, repeated sequences of DNA that shorten every time a cell divides, have been linked to an increased cancer risk. The length of the telomere “caps” of DNA that protect the tips of…
Herpes Virus Linked To Childhood Leukemia

Herpes Virus Linked To Childhood Leukemia

Newborns with the common virus in the herpes family known as congenital cytomegalovirus have an increased risk of developing acute lymphocytic leukemia, according to a new analysis. The authors say…
No Evidence For Age-based Mammography Cut-Off

No Evidence For Age-based Mammography Cut-Off

There is no clear cut-off age to stop breast cancer screening, according to a new analysis which adds support for guidelines that encourage screening decisions based on individual patients and their…
The “Glycan” Way to Treat Prostate Cancer

The “Glycan” Way to Treat Prostate Cancer

A recent news post on an exciting breakthrough in prostate cancer, which appeared this month of November 2016, piqued my interest since the subject was close to the research I worked on myself as a…