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Study finds no evidence of increased mitochondrial mutations in the children of women treated with radiation for cancer.

A new catalog of human genetic data may help researchers uncover the genetic roots of disease and enable the ultimate realization of personalized medicine.

Cells in the back of the developing brain can give rise to brain tumors, suggesting they may be a target for treatment.

A study led by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators has identified a gene expression pattern that may explain why chemotherapy prior to surgery isn’t effective against some tumors and suggests new therapy options for patients with specific subtypes of breast cancer.

The epithelial cells that line the intestines have a newly discovered mechanism for protecting us against microbes: they fire anti-bacterial "bullets" into the gut.

An experimental melanoma drug may be beneficial for patients not eligible for targeted therapies.

In addition to limited health care resources, biological factors may play a role in the poor survival of children with a common kidney cancer in developing nations.