In a major breakthrough which could save millions of lives, their study has identified a mechanism known as “chase and run” which sees diseased and healthy cells group together to migrate to other organs. The discovery by researchers at University …
While the University of Washington and Ambry sold DNA tests that evaluated a variety of genes linked to higher cancer risk, the screens couldn't include the BRCA genes because of Myriad's patents. Women who needed additional genetic testing beyond the …
Pathway Genomics' Hereditary Cancer DNA InsightSM test utilizes next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology and will analyze genes related to a selection of hereditary cancers including breast, ovarian, colorectal and others. The company notes that it …
DNA samples are moved from one tray to another by the eight-needle apparatus at left. The Supreme Court ruled Thursday, June 13, 2013 that Myriad Genetics Inc. cannot patent the BRCA genes, which are tested to check a woman's risk for breast and …
In light of the forthcoming European and North American dates from Def Leppard, guitarist Vivian Campbell felt it would be right to let the band's supporters know that he is currently in recovery from cancer.Vivian says, &ldquo…
Research has found that many women are too embarrassed to have the tests or too busy to make an appointment. Each year there are around 2,800 new cases of cervical cancer and 900 deaths.
The Scottish author shocked fans around the world in April when he revealed he was terminally ill. His family announced his death this afternoon.
Michael Klipper, chairman of Voices Against Brain Cancer, an organization dedicated to brain cancer research and advocacy elaborates on this exciting new discovery. “When scientists are able to target certain brain cancer indicators, then they will …
The Canadian Alien-like entity cures Child's cancerThe CanadianAn angel or alien appeared next to a cancer child and the child was cured of the disease soon, in Kirkland Ohio,in May 2013, as reported by UFO Sightings Daily. The report was posted on May 24, 2013. The website, UFO Sightings Daily, is coordinated by …and more »
The approach allows clinicians to use small amounts of sample for genetic analysis or non-invasive sample collection methods such as a blood draw to enable detection of mutant DNA species present in serum or plasma, circulating tumor cells, urine, …