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October 24, 2024
Mechanisms by which the gene prevents breast and ovarian cancers understood A new study led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is shedding light on a novel role of breast cancer gene 1 (BRCA1) in tumor suppression. Individuals with inherited mutations in BRCA1 are predisposed to […]
October 3, 2024
In the study of uncommon congenital disorders, collaboration is key to potential new insights and discoveries. The Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program Data Resource Center announced in September the public release of three comprehensive datasets related to childhood cancers and congenital disorders, one of which was provided by The University of Texas […]
October 3, 2024
Approximately 30% of individuals with myeloid malignancy diseases have a mutation in a certain gene called tet methylcytosine dioxygenase 2 (TET2). This gene is responsible for providing instructions on creating certain proteins and is known to have a tumor-suppressive function. A study published October 2 in Nature is the first to explain the pathway […]
October 1, 2024
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), a certain type of pancreatic cancer, is a ruthless killer with an average five-year survival rate of less than 10%. Most patients are diagnosed at a late stage when the cancer has already spread throughout their bodies. And the problem is only growing worse. By 2030, pancreatic cancer is expected […]
September 18, 2024
Weight-maintaining hormone key to brain-signal transmission New research is more closely linking obesity to dementia. Higher levels of leptin, a hormone that helps maintain normal body weight, is associated with better signal-transmitting brain white matter in middle-aged adults, according to a study by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health […]
September 5, 2024
A team of researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) are among four teams from across the United States that have been selected to launch community engagement centers thanks to a generous contribution from the American Heart Association and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. A total gift of $20 million […]
