NIH Archive — Page 90 of 93

March 16, 2012

Colon cancer’s cellular crossroads

New information about signaling pathways involved in colorectal cancer could aid in assessing prognosis and identifying new therapeutic targets for the disease.

Specimen collection cup with a green lid and yellow liquid, resting on crumpled plastic wrap. The label has fields for Date, Room No., Name, and Doctor.
March 10, 2012

Urine biomarker for colon cancer?

A molecule detectable in urine may be helpful in diagnosing colon cancer.

Manual blood pressure monitor with a blue cuff, round pressure gauge, black inflation bulb, and attached stethoscope on a white background.
March 9, 2012

Combo combats dizziness

Some patients may need a combo of medications to combat a condition that causes dizziness.

Two gray DNA double-helix models, one fragmented, with red molecular components scattered between them on a white background.
March 2, 2012

‘Detangler’ binds, bends and cuts DNA

New details on the DNA-cutting activity of topoisomerase II, a target of anti-cancer drugs, could lead to better chemotherapeutic agents.

Microscopic cytology slide showing clusters of pink-stained cells with dark purple nuclei amid many smaller blue-stained cells and cellular debris.
February 21, 2012

‘Acid test’ for cervical cancer

An inexpensive, low-tech test for cervical cancer may be a good option for screening for the disease among HIV-infected women in developing countries.

Red wooden heart with two overlapping adhesive bandages forming an X across its center, isolated on a white background.
February 20, 2012

Stem cells take heart

Signaling pathway discoveries suggest ways to induce stem cells to become cardiac muscle cells, which could be useful for regenerating damaged heart muscle.