Cancer biology
Regulatory dysfunction spells trouble
28 Sep 2010Discovery of the mechanism regulating the expression of an enzyme implicated in human cancer could open new avenues for treatment
A pause that refreshes
14 Sep 2010Pre-treatment with a cell division-blocking drug protects healthy cells from the devastating effects of chemotherapy
On the trail of an elusive tumor
31 Aug 2010A large-scale genomic analysis yields insights into a cancer that disproportionately affects individuals from southern China
Finding the right fit
20 Jul 2010A molecular library yields a promising candidate for thwarting the ability of cancer cells to elude chemotherapy
A matter of life or death
6 Jul 2010Inactivation of a protective cellular ‘self-destruct’ mechanism enables cancer cells to grow without restraint
Thwarting a sneak attack
6 Jul 2010Metastatic spread begins surprisingly early in cancer but immune cells help keep it at bay