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A Tasmanian devil with its nose in the air
Deadly Facial Tumors Spur Tasmanian Devil Evolution: Study
The largest study to date of the animals’ genetics provides robust evidence that they are adapting to survive a highly lethal, contagious cancer scientists feared would cause their extinction.
Deadly Facial Tumors Spur Tasmanian Devil Evolution: Study
Deadly Facial Tumors Spur Tasmanian Devil Evolution: Study

The largest study to date of the animals’ genetics provides robust evidence that they are adapting to survive a highly lethal, contagious cancer scientists feared would cause their extinction.

The largest study to date of the animals’ genetics provides robust evidence that they are adapting to survive a highly lethal, contagious cancer scientists feared would cause their extinction.

cancer research, genetics & genomics

Paul Marks, Past President of MSKCC, Dies
Catherine Offord | May 8, 2020 | 3 min read
A cancer researcher with a talent for leadership, Marks turned the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center into one of the world’s foremost oncology research institutions.
Evaluating Epigenome-Targeting Cancer Therapies
Jef Akst | Apr 3, 2017 | 3 min read
At the annual American Association for Cancer Research meeting, researchers discuss the importance of understanding the epigenetic contributors to cancer progression and treatment response.
Week in Review: April 22–26
Jef Akst | Apr 26, 2013 | 2 min read
Double helix celebrates 60; detecting calories without taste; bacteria vs. tumor; perceptual consciousness in babies
Week in Review: April 8-12
Jef Akst | Apr 12, 2013 | 3 min read
Hot topics from the AACR meeting; the ongoing debate about pesticides’ effects on bees; a treasure trove of baby dinos; conservation on social media
Sequencing Cancer
Jef Akst | Apr 9, 2013 | 2 min read
This month’s AACR attendees, including National Cancer Institute Director Harold Varmus, discuss new approaches to cancer research using whole genome sequencing.
Making Cancer More Transparent
Mary Beth Aberlin | Apr 1, 2013 | 3 min read
A decade into the age of genomics, science is generating a flood of data that will help in the quest to eradicate the disease.
Week in Review: March 25-29
Jef Akst | Mar 29, 2013 | 3 min read
Microbes affect weight loss; dozens of cancer-linked genes identified; a climate change scientists speaks out about personal attacks; isolation among elderly linked to death
Lucrative Prize for Life Scientists
Dan Cossins | Feb 20, 2013 | 2 min read
Three Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are offering $3 million to scientists demonstrating excellence in biology and medical research.
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