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study found genetic variant for hair graying, susceptibility to skin melanoma in horses

On Sep. 4, 2024, an international consortium led by scientists from Uppsala University in Sweden reported that the…

False-positive mammogram results discourage some women from future screenings

On Sept. 3, 2024, a major study led by the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center (UC DAVIS) has…

NCI’s Cancer Trends Progress Report announced 2023 Incidence and Mortality Data

On Sep. 3, 2024, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced that the latest Cancer Trends Progress Report included…

Researchers mapped 50,000 of DNA’s mysterious ‘knots’ in the human genome

On Aug. 29, 2024, researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research announced they had mapped 50,000 of…

Artificial intelligence improved lung cancer diagnosis

On Aug. 23, 2024, A team of researchers from the University of Cologne announced they had created a…

CPRIT awarded more than $60 million to boost fight against cancer

On Aug. 21, 2024, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced that it had approved…

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Global cancer deaths among men projected to increase by 93% by 2050

On Aug. 15, 2024, a study published in the journal Cancer projected an alarming increase in cancer cases and deaths…

FDA Approved Drug Targeting Johns Hopkins-Discovered Brain Cancer Gene Mutation

On Aug. 6, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved vorasidenib (Voranigo, Servier…

Generation X and Millennials in U.S. Have Higher Risk of Developing 17 Cancers Compared to Older Generations

On Jul. 31, 2024, a large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) suggested incidence…

largest population-based study to date supported the survival benefits of immunotherapy for people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer

On Jul. 29, 2024, a team led by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and the Wayne State…

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DNA from Ancient Viruses Helps Many Cancers Grow

On Jul. 17, 2024, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced that a study, funded in part by the…

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CIRM awarded $26 million to advance clinical research across cancer, heart conditions, and rare diseases

On Jun. 28, 2024, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), one of the world’s largest institutions dedicated…

Nearly 1.8 billion adults at risk of disease from not doing enough physical activity

On Jun. 26. 2024, the World Health Organization reported that new data show that nearly one third (31%)…

CIRM awarded $53 million to clinical research in heart failure and cystic fibrosis, supporting 10 translational projects

On May 30, 2024, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) announced it had awarded $53 million to…

CPRIT added $52 million to fight against cancer

On May 15, 2024, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced that it had approved…

American Association for Cancer Research released biennial Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024

On May 15, 2024, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) released its biennial Cancer Disparities Progress Report…

asian history month

Asian American and Pacific Islander History Month celebrates the scientific accomplishments of several firsts, from the first chemo…

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended all women get screened for breast cancer every other year aged 40 to 74

On Apr. 30, 2024, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that all women get screened for…

Analysis identified 50 new genomic regions associated with kidney cancer risk

On Apr. 26, 2024, an international team of researchers led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) released an…

Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

On Mar. 13, 2024, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center announced that a blood test intended for screening for…

Fred Hutch to lead new federal Cancer Screening Research Network

On Feb. 21, 2024, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center announced it was at the helm of a new…

CPRIT approved almost $100 million in grants to advance the fight against cancer in Texas

On Feb. 21, 2023, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced it had approved $98,592,155…

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Health effects associated with exposure to secondhand smoke: a Burden of Proof study

On Jan. 9, 2024, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (HHMI) reported that despite a gradual decline…

Molecular jackhammers’ ‘good vibrations’ eradicate cancer cells

On Dec. 19, 2023, a research team led by Rice University reported they found that the atoms of…

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Pfizer completed acquisition of Seagen for $43 billion

On Dec. 14, 2023, Pfizer announced it had completed the acquisition of Seagen, a global biotechnology company based…

Anixa Biosciences and Cleveland Clinic Present Positive New Data from Phase 1 Study of Breast Cancer Vaccine

On Dec. 6, 2023, Anixa Biosciences announced updated positive results from the Phase 1 clinical trial of its…

World’s largest genetic project unveiled incredible new data

On Nov. 30, 2023, in a momentous landmark for medical research, UK Biobank announced that it had unveiled…

CPRIT invested $63 million to bring innovative researchers and companies to Texas

On Nov. 15, 2023, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced that it had approved…

The White House lanuched Initiative on Women’s Health Research

On Nov. 13, 2023, the White House announced the first-ever Initiative on Womenﾒs Health Research, an effort led…

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Purdue nameed new pediatric cancer research center for the late Tyler Trent

On Oct. 14, 2023, Purdue University ensured that the memory of the former graduate and devoted Boilermaker football…

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