cancer

Wash U Maps Genomes Of Two Major Cancers, Could Impact Treatment

Véronique LaCapra — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:02:18 +0000

In separate studies both published today, researchers at Washington University mapped the genomes of two types of cancer: endometrial cancer, and acute myeloid leukemia.

Both studies are part of The Cancer Genome Atlas project, an effort funded by the National Institutes of Health to study the genetic basis of 20 major human cancers.

Rates Of Radiation-Related Cancers Not Higher Near Coldwater Creek, Study Says

Véronique LaCapra — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:05:17 +0000

St. Louis To Participate In National Cancer Study

Véronique LaCapra — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:52:05 +0000

The American Cancer Society is launching a nationwide study to try to better understand the genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that contribute to causing cancer.

University Of Missouri Researcher To Receive National Medal of Science

KBIA — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:44:35 +0000

A University of Missouri researcher is one of only a dozen recipients of this year’s National Medal of Science, announced by President Barack Obama Thursday.

Frederick Hawthorne is the director of the International Institute of Nano and Molecular Medicine at MU, and will be receiving the nation’s highest honor for scientists.The University says the Institute “was created largely to facilitate Hawthorne’s research” with the chemical element Boron.

New study suggests the key to treating cancer may lie in its genetics

Véronique LaCapra — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:00:01 +0000

New genetic research on lung cancer may help open the door to more targeted cancer treatments.

A national consortium of scientists has mapped and analyzed genetic mutations in squamous cell carcinoma, a common type of lung cancer.