Among the many marvels of life is the cell's ability to divide and thus enable organisms to grow and renew themselves. For ...

For successful cell division, chromosomal DNA needs to be packed into compact rod-shaped structures. Defects in this process can lead to cell death or diseases like cancer. A new study has shown how ...

Researchers at City of Hope have found that cell mutations are necessary but not always sufficient for tumors to form.

Mutations in BRCA2—a gene known to repair damaged DNA and suppress tumor formation—can predict an individual's predisposition ...

Mutations in BRCA2 — a gene known to repair damaged DNA and suppress tumor formation — can predict an individuals' predisposition to develop breast cancer, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, and other ...

The unexpected discovery may provide scientists with new insights into how cancer develops — and how to combat it.

Tobacco consumption has been observed to cause 18-30% higher risk of colorectal cancer. Know the causes and prevention tips to follow.

Scientists at EMBL have captured how human chromosomes fold into their signature rod shape during cell division, using a ...

Ring-shaped extrachromosomal DNA is implicated in many cancers. Rachel Brazil talks to the scientists trying to uncover their ...

Researchers at City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. with its National Medical Center named top 5 in the nation for cancer by U.S.

Drugs and other treatments can be quite effective at killing cancer cells, yet many fall short as they struggle to penetrate ...

Delve into the kinase inhibitors' diverse landscape, from cancer breakthroughs to autoimmune disease innovations.