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A tumor or tumour is the name for a swelling or lesion formed by an abnormal growth of cells (termed neoplastic). Tumor is not synonymous with cancer. A tumor can be benign, pre-malignant or malignant, whereas cancer is by definition malignant.

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Protein link may be key to new treatment for aggressive brain tumor

Protein link may be key to new treatment for aggressive brain tumor

Medicine & Health / Cancer

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Biomedical researchers at the University of Central Florida have found a protein that could hold the key to treating one of the most common and aggressive brain tumors in adults.





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Chicago Cancer Genome Project studies genetics of 1,000 tumors

Medicine & Health / Genetics

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No two tumors are alike, but analyzing the genetics of cancers from different parts of the body may reveal surprising details useful for treatment and prevention.


Enzyme necessary for development of healthy immune system

Medicine & Health / Research

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Mice without the deoxycytidine kinase (dCK) enzyme have defects in their adaptive immune system, producing very low levels of both T and B lymphocytes, the major players involved in immune response, according to a study by ...



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