Studying Cancer Through Simultaneous Genetic and Epigenetic Analysis
Studying Cancer Through Simultaneous Genetic and Epigenetic Analysis
Profiling genetic variants and DNA methylation changes in cell free DNA could transform the detection of cancers including hepatocellular carcinoma.
Profiling genetic variants and DNA methylation changes in cell free DNA could transform the detection of cancers including hepatocellular carcinoma.
liver cancer
Exosomes from Blood Carry RNA Signatures of Liver Cancer
Emma Yasinski | Apr 2, 2019 | 2 min read
A small study finds that the tiny extracellular vesicles from patients with hepatocellular carcinoma have RNA content distinct from patients with cirrhosis only.
Liquid Biopsy Test May Help Screen Eight Types of Cancer
Jim Daley | Jan 21, 2018 | 2 min read
The new diagnostic works by identifying cancer-associated proteins and DNA in patient blood.
Study: Coffee Cuts Cancer Risk
Rina Shaikh-Lesko | Apr 10, 2014 | 1 min read
Evidence presented at AACR suggests that daily coffee consumption may cut a person’s risk of developing a form of liver cancer.
Obesity-Cancer Link Detailed
Chris Palmer | Jun 26, 2013 | 3 min read
Obesity drives an alteration of the gut microbiome, leading to the secretion of metabolites associated with the development of liver cancer.
Pox Vaccine Treats Liver Cancer
Cristina Luiggi | Nov 11, 2011 | 1 min read
A genetically engineered smallpox vaccine improved the survival of liver cancer patients participating in a phase II clinical trial.