NCI Archive — Page 23 of 26

Illustration of red blood cells and several white blood cells suspended in a red bloodstream.
October 25, 2012

Bid protein guards blood cells against stress

A protein normally known to promote cell death found to encourage survival of blood forming cells.

Illustration of a green, curved, flagellated bacterium on a white background, labeled H. pylori.
October 23, 2012

Stomach bug alters tumor suppressor

The stomach bug Helicobacter pylori increases forms of a protein that promote tumor development, perhaps explaining how it elevates risk for gastric cancer.

Stylized illustration of several pink and white DNA double helices against a dark purple background.
October 19, 2012

More gene links to breast cancer risk

Two newly identified gene variants linked to breast cancer may aid in predicting disease risk and targeting screening and prevention strategies.

Seven researchers pose in a laboratory surrounded by benches, scientific equipment, glassware and supplies; one sits in front while the others stand behind.
October 4, 2012

Proteins help flip tumor’s invasive switch

Vanderbilt investigators have identified how two key components of cancer’s invasive “switch” — the series of signaling events that turn on a tumor cell’s invasive behavior — work together.

October 4, 2012

An orphan enzyme’s purpose

“Orphan” enzyme may play role in cancer growth, new research suggests.

Microscopic tissue section stained in pink and purple, showing densely packed abnormal-looking cells surrounding irregular white spaces with numerous red blood cells.
September 27, 2012

Target acquired for aggressive tumor

New therapeutic target for angiosarcoma – an aggressive, highly fatal tumor of the blood vessels – identified.